Easter

Easter, the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy Week.

Following the morning mass on Holy Thursday, housewives paint eggs in red, according to tradition.

On Good Friday a procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes around 20:30. At midnight on Good Saturday an open air mass takes place in every church. On Easter, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday traditional games are organised in many villages.

Start: Apr 16, 2009

End: Apr 20, 2009