Easter is the most important day of the Greek ... As neighbours met, you’d hear the greeting “Christos anesti” (Christ is risen) and the enthusiastic reply “alithos anesti!” ...

On Easter Sunday itself, the Hellenic Society hosted a brunch, complete with all of the must-have dishes: lamb, roasted potatoes, Greek salad and tsoureki (sweet bread). We cracked red eggs, wishing ...

In 2022, Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 24 April just ... While clinking each other’s eggs, religious Greeks tell each other, 'Christos Anesti' (Christ has Risen), and reply, 'Alithos Anesti ...

On Easter Sunday ... Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will glow with the sights of candlelight, and the sound of a hymn proclaiming the rise of Christ, called "Christos Anesti," is sung during ...

Easter, one of Christianity’s most significant ... At midnight, the priest proclaims “Christos Anesti!” (Christ is Risen!), and congregants' light candles with the Holy Light, passed from ...

It’s the perfect meal to break the Greek Orthodox ... for-word right now.) Christos Anesti! (Christ is Risen!) is the customary salutation when you greet someone after Easter midnight mass.