So I don't know what this year's Easter will bring with it and what message we can take from the Resurrection. I can only wish the readers of To Vima health and personal happiness, moments of joy and enjoyment, and peace for themselves and their families.

The 14-year-old underwent emergency surgery, with doctors working to preserve hand function

A traditional Greek baked orzo dish with tender goat meat and a rich, velvety tomato sauce.

The service was attended by clergy, diplomats and members of the faithful from greater New York City area. Mamdani had been invited by the Archbishop of America Elpidophoros

From major pilgrimage sites to historic monasteries, believers share accounts of healing, protection and spiritual experiences during Holy Week, forming a long-standing part of Orthodox Easter tradition

Easter art: Some of the most famous representations of the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ

While the core religious rituals continued unchanged from the Byzantine tradition, historical accounts shed light on how the great feast day of Easter was experienced, expressed and remembered during the often dour era of Ottoman rule

Juicy, slow-roasted lamb baked with potatoes, vegetables, cheese, and aromatic herbs, finished with a splash of white wine. A traditional, hearty, and deeply satisfying dish—perfect for a family gathering.

Easter Sunday in Greece is characterized by the outdoor roasting of a lamb or goat on a spit, on grills and large ovens

There are roads that do not prepare you for what you will find. Roads where the noise of the city recedes, as if making room for something else. For a few steps, the tension drops and the sounds fade, even if you are two steps from the center of Athens. Next to Amerikis Square, among […]

The Holy Fire ceremony took place in Jerusalem in an atmosphere of intense emotion, as worshippers waited eagerly to light their candles. When the eternal flame illuminated the church, bells rang out in joyful celebration and the fervor of the faithful was beyond description. The doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem […]

Preparations are underway in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking place against a backdrop of heightened military alert and deep religious solemnity. The Old City, closed for 41 days due to hostilities, has reopened for the occasion — lending this year’s ceremony rare symbolic weight as a […]

I’ve had the pleasure of learning all the secrets of authentic kokoretsi from professional friends in the region of Roumeli. This classic delicacy is expertly prepared year-round—not just at Easter—by specialists like Giorgos Dervenis from Galaxidi, who has truly mastered the craft.

A beautifully braided sweet bread filled with rich chocolate—known traditionally as babka. This indulgent loaf is perfect year-round, and the optional syrup glaze takes it to another level, adding moisture and irresistible shine.

The touching evening mass on Holy Saturday has psalms read out and Resurrection hymns recited by the lay chanters, recounting Christ’s descent into the underworld. 

The most torturous execution in history — what Jesus endured

Every Greek church has its own Epitaphios—a flower-laden bier symbolizing Christ’s tomb, lovingly decorated by parishioners and carried through the streets on Good Friday. Yet what unfolds around the procession differs from one corner of Greece to the next.

Easy, chocolatey Easter eggs made from cake, coated in white chocolate and finished with a striking decorative drizzle. Perfect for festive tables or edible gifts!

Good Friday, and in many parts of the country, the churches' Epitaphios will not look the same as in previous years, as flower prices have risen sharply

A homely, holiday twist of our weekly "things to see/do/eat"!