Good Friday: a Day of Fasting, Mourning and Solemn Processions
” width=”800″>For Greek Orthodox believers, Good Friday is a day of fasting and absolute mourning.
The Greek Orthodox Church reminds us about Jesus’ journey to the Cross and death, about his burial and the triumph of evil over good, until the latter triumphs once again with the Resurrection of Christ.
” width=”1080″>Twelve Gospels are read on Holy Thursday evening and five on Good Friday morning narrating the tragic events from the Evangelists’ point of view.
What is Good Friday?
Good Friday reminds the faithful of how Christ was betrayed and arrested, about his interrogation and humiliation, his death sentence delivered from the High Priests and Pilate, and Peter’s denial and repentance. It also recounts Christ’s road to Calvary, as well as His crucifixion, death, and burial and the sealing of His tomb.
ROCK SPRINGS The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency is pleased to announce the Volunteer of the Month for April: Paul Murray.
Murray was instrumental in preparing the fourth annual Holy Thursday Downtown Religious Pilgrimage. About 60 people strolled through Downtown on April 1. They made frequent stops in front of historic buildings such as the Broadway Theater and Rock Springs Historical Museum and listened to scripture readings from various church representatives.
Murray was living briefly in San Antonio, Texas after his MBA graduation. It was there when he noticed a Downtown Pilgrimage on Holy Thursday before Easter.
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ATHENS The public may travel across municipalities as of Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection & Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias at Wednesday's live briefing, at the last live coronavirus briefing expected during Orthodox Holy Week - The National Herald
Greece Allows Travel Between Municipalities Until End of Week
” width=”1000″>Greece announced that its citizens may now travel between has extended its work from home order until May 31. Credit: Greek Reporter
Greece announced on Wednesday that its citizens are now free to travel between municipalities within the same region beginning today, Holy Thursday, until the end of the week.
All Greek citizens, however, must still send an SMS in advance of any movement for the time being, according to a statement from Civil Protection and Crises Management Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Wednesday.
” width=”1080″>Per a joint ministerial decision, however, it has extended the emergency measures for mandatory teleworking in the country for all those who can work from home until May 31.
Why Greeks Dye Eggs Red for Easter
Red eggs for Easter. Credit: Vassilis/CC-BY-SA-2.0
Traditionally, families across Greece dye eggs red on Holy Thursday. Dying eggs red in anticipation of Greek Easter is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in Greece.
Along with candles, church services, lamb, and the sweet bread tsoureki, eggs that have been tinted with red dye are one of the most iconic symbols of Easter in Greece.
The symbolism of red eggs on Greek Easter
” width=”1080″>The red eggs hold significant religious symbolism, as the color red symbolizes the blood Christ shed on the cross.