Holy Saturday: Greek Orthodox Prepare for the Resurrection of Jesus
As recorded in the Bible, the chief priests and Pharisees asked Pontius Pilate to secure Jesus Christ’s tomb ‘until the third day’ on the Saturday before His resurrection.
As recorded in the Bible, the chief priests and Pharisees asked Pontius Pilate to secure Jesus Christ’s tomb ‘until the third day’ on the Saturday before His resurrection.
Considered the most important holiday on the Greek calendar and one of the richest in folklore, the celebration of Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is unique throughout Greece. From Crete to Macedonia, Easter customs become a herald of the spirit’s and nature’s rebirth, while Easter celebrations constitute a vivid aspect of the folk culture, rich in meaning and symbolism.
Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of high priestess, lit the torch using a backup flame instead of a parabolic mirror due to cloudy skies
Among the most breathtaking discoveries are frescos adorning the walls of a large banqueting hall, showcasing mythical Greek figures, notably Helen of Troy, and scenes intricately depicting the events leading up to the Trojan War.
Marriage between same-sex people is not a human right, nor is it obligatory for a country to adopt it, former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras asserted in parliament