Top 10 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.
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2. Fota (Epiphany)
In harbour towns youths vie for the honour of retrieving a crucifix thrown into the sea.
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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.
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4. Annunciation
Annunciation is a Greek national holiday.
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5. Good Friday
Christ’s effigy, decorated with flowers, is carried solemnly through the streets at nightfall.
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6. Easter Saturday
After midnight mass, villagers take home a taper lit from a blessed candle.
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7. Easter Sunday
Villagers roast a goat; town-dwellers head to grill restaurants.
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8. Kataklysmos
Noah’s escape from the Flood is celebrated with processions and music.
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9. Assumption
Assumption is marked by pilgrimages to the island’s many churches bearing the name of the Virgin.
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10. Christmas
Christmas is celebrated by islanders as well as holiday-makers.
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