Holy Week - A Sacred Build-Up
The days leading up to Easter Sunday are filled with deep religious devotion.
Local churches host evening liturgies illuminated only by candlelight,
filling the island with solemn hymns and the scent of incense.
Easter in Santorini: A Celebration of Faith, Fire & Tradition
If you've ever dreamed of experiencing Greek Easter, there's no place quite like Santorini in the springtime. As the island begins to bloom, so does its spirit-offering travelers and locals alike a unique blend of faith, beauty, and timeless traditions.
Good Friday - The Procession of the Epitaphios
In villages like Pyrgos, the night transforms into something magical. As the faithful carry flower-decorated tombs through narrow alleyways, the entire village lights up with thousands of small lanterns and flares placed along rooftops and streets, creating a scene that looks straight out of a fairytale.
Holy Saturday - The Midnight Resurrection
At midnight, churches across the island proclaim "Christos Anesti!" (Christ is Risen), and the sky explodes with fireworks. People light their Easter candles (Lambathes) from the Holy Flame and carefully carry it home to bless their homes.
Easter Sunday - A Feast of Joy
Families gather for a lavish Easter feast, featuring traditional lamb on the spit, red-dyed eggs, and the sweet aroma of tsoureki (Greek Easter bread). In true island fashion, the day is filled with food, laughter, music, and dancing.
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