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Easter Sunday: A journey through the customs & traditions of Greece
From the authentic island feasts in Kea and Olympos of Karpathos, to the Vespers of Love chanted in the Tsakonian language in Leonidio, and the roasting of lamb on the spit in pits in Amfikleia
Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: At the Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner in the Skete of Veria, founded 900 years ago
At the foothills of the Pierian Mountains, near the Aliakmon River, lies the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner in the Skete of Veria
Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: At the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, standing proud for a thousand years
Above the spa town of Kamena Vourla, the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour has stood for a thousand years
The Greek companies that have lived for three centuries and their adventures – Investments in drinks, cigarettes, flour & a hotel
They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among them are international brands and leaders in the Greek market. The story of the founders, the adventures of their successors, the current owners, and their prospects
Holy Wednesday: The Holy Unction and the Ceremony of the Washing of the Feet – What today’s day symbolizes
Holy Wednesday is a day of reflection and preparation for the arrival of Easter
