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Holy Friday: A Greek Orthodox Day of Mourning

Posted On June 20, 2019October 10, 2023 By Maria Paravantes6 Comments

Holy Friday in Greece is the culmination of Christ’s Passion and a day of sorrow. Bells toll mournfully throughout the country ahead of the 'epitaphios' procession. Learn more

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