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
On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher… 0 Shares RELIGION 6 May 2024 Feast Day of Agios Georgios, the Great Martyr and Triumphant Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ,… ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’. 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 ...
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 ...
Religion: The majority of Greeks identify as Greek Orthodox Christians, and the Greek Orthodox Church plays a vital role in the cultural and social life of the country. Religious festivals, such as Easter and Christmas, are widely celebrated, and churches are an integral part of Greek towns and...
Cult of Demeter and the Maiden is found at Attica, in the main festivals Thesmophoria and Eleusinian mysteries and in a lot of local cults. These festivals were almost always celebrated at the autunn showing, and at full-moon according to the Greek tradition. In some local cults...