Easter
Greek church
Holy Light Arrives From Jerusalem to Athens to Mark Easter
The Holy Light arrived in Greece on Holy Saturday, May 1 in a much humbler ceremony than what Greeks were used to in previous years.
Africa
Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda Celebrates Easter With Splendor
The Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda celebrated the Holy week with splendor and devotion.
Greece
Thousands Defy COVID Restrictions for Botides, Corfu’s Easter Tradition
The Greek island of Corfu kept the Holy Saturday tradition of ''Botides'' alive for yet another year in 2021
Greece
Good Friday: a Day of Fasting, Mourning and Solemn Processions
For Greek Orthodox believers, Good Friday is a day of fasting and absolute mourning.
The Greek Orthodox Church reminds us about Jesus’ journey to the Cross and death, about his burial and the triumph of evil over good, until the...
Greece
Holy Light to Arrive in Greece in Humble Ceremony This Year
The Holy Light will arrive to Greece on Holy Saturday in a humble ceremony, without the head of state honors of previous years
Environment
Heatwave to Blaze Through Greece Over Easter
A heatwave is expected to hit Greece over the Easter period, with temperatures peaking at 38°C (100°F) on Sunday in some parts of the country.
Greece
Covid-19: Deaths Surpass 10,000 in Greece
Experts fear that after Easter, when the country will begin the process of reopening after lockdown, cases of Covid-19 could spike in Greece.
Cyprus
Cyprus Under Strict Lockdown Over Easter
On Friday, a strict two-week lockdown over Easter in Cyprus was announced by the Minister of Health, with exceptions for Easter celebrations.
Greek News
Greece To Crack Down On Travel Ahead Of Easter
On Friday, Greece announced severe restrictions of movement in order to avoid a spike of coronavirus cases due to Easter celebrations.
Greek church
President Biden Sends Letter of Thanks to Archbishop Elpidophoros
President Biden sent a letter to Archbishop Elpidophoros, thanking him for the remarks that he shared on Greek Independence Day.