Saint Ephraim

Lazarakia / Saturday of Lazarus

Lazarákia are small, sweet spice breads made in Greece and Cyprus by Orthodox Christians on Lazarus Saturday, the Saturday that begins...

Οι Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου

This is one of the most important prayers. I wish i could translate it in english so you could see the beauty of it. Every morning, while...

Sarakosti, signifying 40 days of Great Lent

In Greece & Cyprus we call this 40 day lenten period Sarakosti which is exactly what the word means in Greek – 40 days. The Great Lent...

F: - Bio of Saint Ephraim -

The holy New Martyr and wonderworker Ephraim was born in Greece on September 14, 1384. His father died when the saint was young, and his...

Greek Orthodox Xmas Fasting

The 40-day fasting period otherwise known as Christmas Lent is when the Greek Orthodox Church gives the faithful periods of fasting and...