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  • Religion
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    Crosses are on pews in a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

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    Religion
    People look at a nativity scene in a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

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    Religion
    Rows of pews are in a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

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    Religion
    Rows of pews are in a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

  • Religion
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    Religion
    A cross is on the steeple of a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

  • Religion
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    Religion
    People sit in pews in a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

  • Religion
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    Religion
    Crosses are on pews in a church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 1, 2025. (Photo by Graham Hughes/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    People attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorate the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    The flower adornment process takes place outside a church where dozens of people attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A view of flowers decorates the outside of a church where dozens of people attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    The flower adornment process takes place outside a church where dozens of people attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    The flower adornment process takes place outside a church where dozens of people attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    Musicians offer a serenade in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A priest attends the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorates the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A group of people holds an image in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorates the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A woman holds a banner in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    Musicians offer a serenade in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    People attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorate the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    Musicians offer a serenade in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    People inside a church attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and commemorate the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    People attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorate the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A woman holds a banner in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    Musicians offer a serenade in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    An image of the Apostle Saint Andrew is displayed in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of Saint Andrew Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    People attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorate the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A fireworks display takes place to celebrate the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A view of the Virgin of Guadalupe on the occasion of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A woman holds a banner in honor of the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    A view of a community fair where dozens of people attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and commemorating the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
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    Patron Saint Festival In San Andrés Tomatlán, Iztapalapa, Mexico City
    People inside a church attend the Patron Saint Festival of San Andres Tomatlan in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, on November 29, 2025, on the eve of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe and commemorate the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Andrew, who, according to the Gospels, is one of the twelve apostles who follow Jesus. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

     

  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Epitaph in Paris Greek church
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    Epitaph in Paris Greek church
    April 18, 2025- Paris, France: Epitaph in the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Saint Stefanos (1890) in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
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    Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
    March 4, 2020 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia: ? church made of reeds is so wind-swept that it has completely tilted while the wooden cross has turned down, as if to show the power of the still animistic faith that they have here, on the banks of the Omo River, and specifically in the Dessenech tribe. Although Christianity have reached some areas of southern Ethiopia and have exerted some influence, many of the tribes of the Omo River continue to uphold their animistic beliefs. They trust the clouds, the sun, the water, the earth and the seeds, and old men and women still have ancient wisdom to support themselves in agriculture and in daily life. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    April 24, 2006- Kalyvia, Messinia, Peloponnesus, south-west Greece:Woman venerates the Holy Epitaph after its litany around the village, on Holy Friday (Maro Kouri/Polaris images). (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    6, April 2018 - Aeropoli, Mani, Lakonia, Peloponnese, south Greece: According to the tradition, every year of the Holy friday, children and adults follow the Epitaph in the church. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    May 2011 - Mani, Messinia, Greece:Old woman. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    May 2011 - Mani, Messinia Greece: Traditional morning religious feast in Prastio village near Kardamyli in the little church of Agioi Theodoroi. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    April 24, 2006- Kalyvia, Messinia, Peloponnesus, south-west Greece:The litany of the Epitaph on Holy Friday (Maro Kouri/Polaris images). (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    April 6, 2018 – Mani, Lakonia, Peloponnese, Southern Greece: The preparation of the Epitaph's litany with wildflowers by the old priest and faithful people. People follow the Epitaph on the night of Holy Friday, singing the Epitaph hymns. Four men traditionally hold the flower-decorated statue of the Epitaph, which travels around the village's houses and ends at the sea to bless the sailors and captains. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    MARO KOURI

     

  • Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
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    Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
    April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nuns serve plates with spaghetti, preparing the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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