Festivals / Church Hosts Greek Fest on Highland -- Thousands Expected to Savor Food, Music, CultureMembers of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, at 573 N.Highland, invite the public to "Come to...Zambelis, Kathy
Rita Wilson explains “Why Easter is Greek to Me” Once every few years, Greek Easter falls the same week as “American Easter,” as it… 0 Shares RELIGION,CURRENT AFFAIRS,Greek NEWS,Weather 4 May 2024 Great and Holy Saturday On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the ...
After the Roman Empire declined the theatre was closed by official edict in 391 AD as the Church opposed what it regarded as uncivilized spectacles. The ancient theatre was restored in the 19th century and today it is home of the summer opera festival, the Chorégies d’Oran. 5. Great ...
If you attended one of the St. Sophias Greek Cultural Festivals in the past, the location is no different for 2022. The event is taking place June 9th through 12th this year at the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Syracuse. Thursday, June 9th, 5-9 pm Friday, June 10th, 5-10 pm...
The songs were performed during festivals in connection with the initiation rites of the girls. Alcman has probably composed choral songs for the boys as well, but the Hellenistic philologists seem to have been more interested in the partheneions. ...
Easter night proper is something special in a village like Olimbos in the north of Kárpathos island. The worst for me were the huge firecrackers thrown into church (during service) among the crowds listening to the priest's chants. An incredible noise while the priest goes on, untouched by...
me – not even a low hum, or burst of a moped. But after a few days the small village showed us a recognizable rhythm. The mornings’ on Ai Startis start with church bells, the clatter of the garbage truck, birds singing. The woman next door talks to each person passing by. The ...
Bull worship; the concept of the bull as a divine concept, gradually migrated westwards and northwards. The Celtic druids held Tauric festivals at least 2000 years ago, and there is archaeological evidence of bull worship near Newcastle and York in northern England in the UK. ...
In addition to the beautiful beaches and crystal clear water, a small Chora of white streets awaits you. It goes up through the main square, and then up to the church. From here you can enjoy a beautiful panorama, overcome only by the one you can admire from the monastery of Panagia ...
Sail to Leros, birthplace of Artemis and an island known as a destination for the insane, and make a stop on Skopelos to see that fantastic cliff top church where Meryl Streep belted out Abba tunes in the hit film Mamma Mia. Sexy, scholarly and spiritual, 100 Places in Greece Every ...