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Cyprus : Top 10 Orthodox Religious Festivals

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1. Agios Vassilios

On St Basil’s Day islanders have a meal which culminates with vasilopitta, a sweet loaf containing a coin that brings good luck to its finder.
2. Fota (Epiphany)

In harbour towns youths vie for the honour of retrieving a crucifix thrown into the sea.
3. Green Monday, Limassol

After the Carnival festivities, islanders feast on flatulence-inducing beans and pulses with the aim of purging the devil from their bodies.
4. Annunciation

Annunciation is a Greek national holiday.
5. Good Friday

Christ’s effigy, decorated with flowers, is carried solemnly through the streets at nightfall.
6. Easter Saturday

After midnight mass, villagers take home a taper lit from a blessed candle.
7. Easter Sunday

Villagers roast a goat; town-dwellers head to grill restaurants.
8. Kataklysmos

Noah’s escape from the Flood is celebrated with processions and music.
9. Assumption

Assumption is marked by pilgrimages to the island’s many churches bearing the name of the Virgin.
10. Christmas

Christmas is celebrated by islanders as well as holiday-makers.