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Easter: Holiday Store hours effective as of April 25th
Stores in Athens will be in holiday mode beginning from April 25th ahead of Easter – Also open Sunday, April 28th
Easter 2024 store hours: Know when shops will be open on Sunday
The festive opening hours start about 10 days before Easter
Catholics in Bulgaria Commemorate Easter
Today marks Easter Sunday for Catholics in Bulgaria and around the globe, a sacred occasion commemorating the Resurrection of Christ. Joining them in this celebration are the Armenian and Protestant churches, which also observe the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on this first Sunday after the vernal equinox.
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Decoding the Enigma of the Shroud of Turin (video)
The Shroud, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus, has long captivated scholars and believers alike
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More than 120 tractors at Syntagma square- Farmers leave at 11
With the central slogan "without us, what will you eat?", farmers held an all-night vigil at Syntagma - At the blockades they will decide whether to continue the mobilizations
Honeyed Blessings: Commemorating St. Charalampius in Orthodox Tradition
Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church pays homage to St. Charalampius the Miracle Maker, commemorating his steadfast faith and miraculous deeds. This revered occasion holds special significance, marked by a unique tradition of consecrating honey with a special prayer after the liturgy, believed to bestow health and blessings upon those who partake.
From Cross Races to River Dances: Bulgarians Celebrate Epiphany and Yordanovden!
January 6 marks Epiphany, known as "Yordanovden" or Jordan's Day in Bulgaria, a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in the country's cultural fabric. This cherished festival embraces water blessings and age-old rituals, symbolizing purification and prosperity.
Epiphany Eve: Bulgaria Embraces 'Voditsi' Traditions in Orthodox Faith
Ahead of Epiphany on January 5, Orthodox churches throughout Bulgaria are set to conduct Holy Liturgy and water blessing ceremonies, a customary ritual known as "Voditsi." This occasion marks the conclusion of the "dirty days" cycle that commences on December 25.
Christmas Eve in Bulgaria: Cherished Traditions and Family Celebrations
As Bulgarians mark Christmas Eve on December 24, it signifies not just the day before the birth of the Son of God but also a cherished occasion for family gatherings and time-honored customs. Today holds special significance as it marks the culmination of the Christmas fast, a 40-day spiritual journey observed by many.
Fill-in altar girls spark controversy
Something of a war has broken out in the Church of Greece after an Athens priest enlisted the help of two girls from his congregation to fill in for the altar boys in the Pentecostal liturgy.
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