Resurrection celebration in Corfu - Christ is Risen!
Corfu Easter
16 Απριλίου 2023
/ 10:25
CORFU. With cries of "Christ is Risen!" the midnight sky lit up above the young and old who had gathered to enjoy this beloved moment and hug each other with warm wishes.
There was a spectacular celebration of the Resurrection of Christ in Spianada Square and all around last night. Thousands gatheredin reverence, holding their candles, lit from the Holy Light.
Nektarios, Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands, led the Resurrection service from the small pavilion in Upper Square. Members of the local authority were in attendance along with the Government representative, Giorgos Koumoutsakos, Deputy Minister for Immigration and Asylum.
With cries of "Christ is Risen!" the midnight sky lit up above the young and old who had gathered to enjoy this beloved moment and hug each other with warm wishes.
As a finale, the Philharmonic Bands marched through the streets playing celebratory songs.
Nektarios, Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands, led the Resurrection service from the small pavilion in Upper Square. Members of the local authority were in attendance along with the Government representative, Giorgos Koumoutsakos, Deputy Minister for Immigration and Asylum.
With cries of "Christ is Risen!" the midnight sky lit up above the young and old who had gathered to enjoy this beloved moment and hug each other with warm wishes.
As a finale, the Philharmonic Bands marched through the streets playing celebratory songs.
