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“Christ is Risen” celebrated with splendor across the country: Ieronymos’ message of hope and peace

Crowds of faithful gathered in churches for the Resurrection – The Holy Light arrived from Jerusalem despite difficulties due to the war in the Middle East

The Holy Light has arrived at the Metochion of the Holy Sepulchre in Plaka, and from there it is being distributed throughout Greece

It was received with honors befitting a head of state at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

From the “flying priest” of Chios to the “Gloria” of Zakynthos – The First Resurrection marked by deafening noise (video)

The sounds of the First Resurrection have already been heard in several cities across the country, where these traditional “small Resurrections” take place

Greece – Georgia: Cultural partnerships planned between the two countries

Plans also include a joint exhibition in Athens featuring Byzantine manuscripts from the monasteries of Mount Athos and Georgia’s National Centre of Manuscripts.

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