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  • Dance Costumes oF Greece By Region
    April 13, 2024

    Dance Costumes oF Greece By Region

    Traditional dress costumes in Greece vary significantly by region, each reflecting unique cultural influences, historical backgrounds, and local traditions. Here's an overview of some of the distinct dress costumes from different regions of Greece: A list of greek dance costumes...

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  • Opa Bodysuit
    November 23, 2021

    The Omnipresent OPA!

    "Opa!" is one of the most popular expression in the Greek lexicon.  The ubiquitous expression can relay all types of sentiments - celebration, caution, pain, surprise. Read the Blessed Celebration quick guide to types of Opas!
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  • The Purpose of Prosphora
    November 13, 2021

    The Purpose of Prosphora

    Prosphora - The Bread of the Greek Church 

    What's in Prosphora? What is it used for?  What is its symbolism?  How do you store it?  Prosphora has a simple yet rich history. 

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  • The Orthodox Baptismal Font - the Divine Womb
    October 21, 2021

    The Orthodox Baptismal Font - the Divine Womb

    The baptismal font is a basin or other receptacle that can hold water and is central to the Orthodox Sacrament of Baptism.  The persecution of Christians in historical times led to the practice of baptizing individuals indoors – both for...

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  • Greek Orthodox Easter
    March 12, 2020

    Greek Orthodox Easter

    Orthodox Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of Spring. Interesting to note: Orthodox Easter is never 2 or 3 weeks after American Easter.  The calendar never falls that way. Here is a distribution: Probability of...

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  • Orthodox Healing Saints
    February 23, 2020

    Orthodox Healing Saints

    We are often asked who are the Saints of Healing.   Here are the 8 Patron Orthodox Saints of Healing: St Charalambos St Demetrius The New St Luke of Crimea St Nektarios St Nikephoros the Leper St Panteleimon St Paraskeva St...

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  • An Adult Orthodox Baptism
    February 8, 2020

    An Adult Orthodox Baptism

    An adult baptism is done in a manner very similar to a child baptism. All steps of the baptism are done the same. The biggest difference will be in the step of the font immersion.   - The to-be baptized...

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