Traditions and customs of Easter in Greece & Cyprus

Dimitrios Kametopoulos takes our listeners on a journey about Greek Easter and its customs.

Parishioners carry the Epitaphio (symbolic funeral bier of Christ) during a Good Friday service at Greek Orthodox Church of St. Athanasios in Sydney. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

From Macedonia in the north to Crete in the south and the Ionian in the west to Cyprus in the east, the customs of the Greeks during Easter are abundant and unique. This report showcases some of the most noteworthy customs and traditions, making Greek Orthodox Easter a must see for any visitor in the homeland!