We light a candle during the Greek Orthodox Easter Resurrection #shorts #Easter #candle #traveling

Happy Easter from Thessaloniki, Greece! Θεσσαλονίκη Ανάσταση. Καλό Πάσχα!

Greek Orthodox Easter is celebrated in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is considered to be the most important event on the Greek Orthodox calendar, and the holiday is referred to as Pascha (Πάσχα) in Greek.

The celebration of Greek Orthodox Easter lasts for several days, and the events surrounding it are rich in tradition and symbolism. Customs include painting and dying of red eggs, the preparation of traditional Easter foods such as lamb, tsoureki (a sweet bread), and other traditional dishes, as well as participating in the Good Friday service and Epitaph procession which represents the funeral cortege and the burial of Jesus Christ. Orthodox Christians also attend church services on Easter Sunday which are followed by festive meals among extended family and friends.

During the Holy Week, there are daily church services throughout the week, including morning and evening services called "Presanctified Liturgies." On Good Friday, a service called the "Apokathelosis" is held in the afternoon, and this is followed by the "Epitaphios" procession in the evening.

On Easter Sunday (known as "Kyriaki tou Pascha"), people attend the Agape Service which celebrates the triumph of life over death, symbolizing Christ's victory over death through his resurrection. The service is followed by a traditional lamb roast and feasting with family and friends.

Overall, Greek Orthodox Easter Resurrection is a time of spiritual reflection, renewal, and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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