What Is Greek Orthodox Easter? Greek Orthodox Easter is the conclusion of Greek Orthodox's "Great Lent," a strict 40-day period of fasting. Great Lent ends on Lazarus Saturday, which is when Orthodox ...
Plymouth — As parishioners in their Easter Sunday best held white candles and chanted at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, the priest spoke in his sermon about the power and ...
The Orthodox Christian ceremony, which is attended by Catholics and other Christians, as well, has been held continuously since at least 1106. The "Holy Fire" is passed from inside Christ's tomb to ...