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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 06-04-23The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>CONTENTS[01] With Best Wishes to All The Easter of Greeks23 Apr 2006 10:30:00 (Last updated: 23 Apr 2006 13:30:50)Sources: NET 105.8, ANA The Orthodox Greeks are celebrating Christs Resurrection in the traditional way in Greece, Cyprus and all Greek communities around the word. At midnight, the churches welcomed the Holy Light, which arrived with a special flight of the Olympic Airways from Jerusalem. "The triumph of the Resurrection should be experienced as the triumph of life, of the solidarity of humans, of prospect and hope," stated Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in his message. It is worth noting that as per an opinion poll by Kapa Research for To Vima newspaper Easter continues to be an integral part of our national identity. The State and political leadership is celebrating Easter in the country side. Meanwhile, preparations for Easter Sunday dinner are taking place with unsettled weather and local rainfalls in the greatest part of the country, while an improvement in weather is expected as of this afternoon. Translated by Eirene Nisiriou Related News: Risen from the Dead The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |