March observances
The Ultimate Guide to Greek Easter
It's no secret that we Greeks love Easter ("Pascha"). In the Orthodox Christian Church, it is the most important religious holiday of the year, a time of intense spiritual reflection and solemnity.
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March 8 - International Women's Day
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8. It is a day of international recognition of the economic, political and social achievements of women.
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The "Bright" Week begins
Serbian Orthodox Church and the faithful celebrate the second day of Easter, popularly called Holy Monday. This day also marks the beginning of a "Bright" Week, or Renewal Week. It is the period of seven days beginning on Easter and continuing up to (but not including) the following Sunday, which is known as Thomas Sunday.
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It is Holy Saturday, the Orthodox World Awaits the Resurrection of Christ
Today is Holy Saturday - the last day of Holy Week. Orthodox Christians are preparing to celebrate the feast of feasts - the Resurrection of Christ. Church services recall the burial of Jesus Christ and the Savior's descent into Hell.
According to the church hymns, Holy Saturday is overly blessed, because in it Christ, asleep, will be resurrected in three-day period.
Earth Day 2022: Saving the Planet
Earth is calling. We must act now before it's too late
On Earth Day, let's stand up for the environment: together, let's make Earth's heart beat stronger to save our planet, our home.
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World Celebrates International Children’s Day – 1 June
International Children's Day is a public holiday observed in some countries on 1 June.
The origin of this holiday goes back to 1925 when representatives from different countries met in Geneva, Switzerland to convene the first "World Conference for the Wellbeing of Children".
U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section closed on Memorial Day, May 31
U.S. Government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday
Days after Easter Are the Bright Week, Rejoice!
On Easter Sunday the atmosphere of the Church switches gears, and instead of a focusing on death and sorrow, the Church is alive and resplendent with joy. Jesus is risen!
This is emphasized in a particular in many Eastern Churches. The week following Easter Sunday is called "Bright Week," and refers to the light that Jesus has brought into the world.
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Today Orthodox Church Celebrates Great Saturday
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection. The Matins of Holy Saturday is conducted on Friday evening, and while many elements of the service represent mourning at the death and burial of Christ, the service itself is one of watchful expectation.
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World Celebrates Mother Earth Day to Promote Harmony with Nature
Today (April 22) is Earth Day, an international event celebrated around the world to pledge support for environmental protection. The year 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of the annual celebrations. This year's theme for Earth Day is 'Restore Our Earth'.
In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 as 'International Mother Earth Day'.