As emphasized by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the primary objective remains the smooth execution of the long-standing tradition, ensuring that the Holy Light reaches every parish nationwide.

The truth is that in recent years a mistaken impression has been created that the transfer of the Holy Light from Jerusalem constitutes a necessary condition for the celebration of Easter

The statement of the Metropolitan of Thessaloniki Filotheos on the arrival of the Holy Light amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Security restrictions and ongoing conflict in Jerusalem raise uncertainty over the traditional Easter ceremony and the transport of the Holy Fire to Greece

The Holy Light will then travel to eight cities across Greece on special flights in time for the Resurrection service.

According to custom, national carrier Aegean will be bringing the Holy Light to Greece from Jerusalem on a special flight to Athens on the evening of Holy Saturday