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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

The Holy Light has arrived in Greece (videos-photos)

It will be transported throughout Greece with special flights operated by AEGEAN, Olympic Air and SKY express

Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: The Holy Monastery of Panagia Elona above the Dafnonas Gorge

Near Leonidio, the Holy Monastery is built on the steep cliff of Mount Parnon, at the spot where, in 1300 AD, two hermits saw a light and, as they approached, beheld the icon of the Virgin Mary

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

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