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Tag: Orthodox

  • What role has religion played in Greece throughout history?

    What role has religion played in Greece throughout history?

    Today, 81.4% of the Greeks are Orthodox Catholics. This is a huge percentage if you compare this to Christians in the UK or Protestants in the US. More impressive is the number when you imagine that modern Greece only exists since 1830. Before, the Greeks have been under Ottoman and Roman rule for years. Besides,…

    Anna

    27 January 2023
    history, Orthodox
  • The Greek red Easter eggs explained

    The Greek red Easter eggs explained

    In Greece, Easter is the most important religious holiday. However, the Easter bunny does not bring its colorful eggs to this country. Instead, Greek Easter is celebrated with traditions including lamb, candles, and the famous red eggs. But why are they red? And what do these eggs mean to the Greeks? Here is the tradition…

    Anna

    19 January 2023
    Easter, egg, Greece, Orthodox, religion, tradition
  • Tips for visiting religious sites in Greece

    Tips for visiting religious sites in Greece

    Besides the ancient treasures, paradise-like beaches, and picturesque villages Greece is known for, there is a fourth category of sites that should be on your travel itinerary. The religious sites. All over Greece, you can find the most beautiful churches and monasteries. These places are often build on such unique and wonderful places that they…

    Anna

    21 July 2022
    church, culture, Orthodox, travel