Tag Archives: Easter

Greeks are celebrtating Easter today, well at least the ressurection. Due to covid-19 restrictions many were unable to go to the church and celebrate. Notice from Archdiocese. With a circular of the Archdiocese which was sent to monasteries and churches, today the Resurrection will be celebrated, which due to the …

The Holy Light is described by Orthodox Christians as a miracle that occurs every year at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday. http://   Orthodox tradition holds that the Holy flame happens annually on the day preceding Orthodox Easter. During this time, blue light is …

The days ahead are critical as it is expected to be clear if we will have a peak in the epidemiological curve. The eyes of the government and scientists are on the churches and the citizens’ gatherings over Easter. Have we controlled the spread of the virus or not? What …

Palm Sunday for Orthodox Christians and in other parts of the world it’s Easter Sunday. A completely different Holy Week across the world one could say, due to the deadly virus that plagues our world. A historical moment was lived today in Zakynthos where the celebration of Palm Sunday was …

This year due to COVID-19 our churches are closed. However, within the church the Easter spirit still shines brightly.  For centuries their traditions have kept them together even during the most devastating earthquakes of the past, they did not stop or think twice to close their church’s doors. Ton between …

Government officials are thinking locking down the toll gates over the Easter period . ” If necessary we will close the tolls … “. This is reported by government officials who have a decisive role in shaping measures in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.   The government is …

When do we celebrate the nameday of Agios Yeorgos? According to the ecclesiastical calendar, to celebrate the memory of Agios Yeorgos / St. George the Great Martyr, there is a specific method of calculation. Sometimes the celebration is on a fixed date and is celebrated on 23rd April. Other times, the …

Holy Wednesday in Zakynthos.   Holy Wednesday is about the plot to kill Jesus and also repent for our sins. On the Wednesday before his death, Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the Leper. As they sat at the supper table, a woman named Mary anointed Jesus’ head …

Last night was what we call the Epitaph. Zakynthians pay tribute to Christ. You will notice that a tomb like structure will be carved out of wood and a repilica of Christ will be laid down within the tomb, as the replica is surrounded in flower petals. Standing next to …

Easter in Zakynthos is one of the most traditional, spiritual and eventful celebrations throughout Greece. Preparations around the town and in the villages will soon take place, if not already.  Although this year the weather has been holding those preparations back, with news that the weather is going to be …