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Easter on Ithaca Good Friday, The Resurection and Easter Sunday 2005 |
Ithaca greece. Easter on Ithaki. Greek island |
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Good Friday Friday 29th April |
Everyone was asking the same question this year. "Do you think there are more people around?" The answer is yes. The Judas Burning and cross carrying ritual was particularly popular in Kioni where the procession was as long as the distance between Spavento and the Pier. There was good cheer and solemn religious fervour and the opportunity for families to reunite. For the religious significance click here |
After the Ceremonies, it was off to eat, drink and dance the night away around the restaurants and Bars of Ithaca. |
Bemenis is Frikes |
Niko and Panos help out through the Easter rush. Looks like hard work. |
Friday 29th April 2005 |
Bemeni the fishing Bar Owner |
Burning Judas |
Fireworks on the Pier |
Ag. Illias Church in Kioni |
Kioni Bell Tower |
The Resurrection Kioni--Saturday 30th April |
Thank you to Rien Post for sending in the photos below from Anastasis (The Resurrection), Stavros |
Villages all over Ithaca lit Candles for Anastasis (Resurrection of Christ). The streets were aglow with candle light from Kioni to Vathy. Church Services finished at midnight and then it was home or to a restaurant to eat the traditional Magiritsa Soup, made with entails. |
A cross made by the flame of the candle above the front door, blesses the home for another year. |
Fireworks in Stavros |
Firecrackers and rescue flares exploded around Ithaki |
Spavento Bar as usual is the halfway house between church and home |
Easter Sunday May 1st 2005 We take a look around the northern island for celebrations family style. CLICK HERE |
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