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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...