Easter in Corfu
12 Apr 2012 - 16 Apr 2012
Place: Corfu Town & Corfu Island
Palm Sunday: The procession of Saint Spiridon's relic, which is the largest and longest of all our Saints processions is in memory of the miracle St Spiridon performed.
Wednesday of Holy Week a concert of religious music, performed by the town choir takes in the municipal theatre
Thursday of Holy Week you can attend the mass of the Twelve Apostles in Duomo, the Catholic Cathedral in the Town Hall square
Thursday of the Holy Week the traditional "Kolombina', (the sweet bread with a red egg on the top) is shared and in each church and the ceremony of the Crucifixion begins
The morning of Good Friday the ceremony of the "Deposition from the Cross" takes place and at noon in all churches. Early in the afternoon each church, one after the other, starts the funeral procession around the main roads of the town and the Liston.
Easter Saturday at 6 a.m., in "Panagia ton Xenon" church the custom of the earthquake is re-enacted in remembrance of the earthquake created after the Resurrection, as described in the Holy Bible.
At 9 a.m. the procession of the Epitaph of our Patron Saint begins from Saint Spiridon Church. Try to be at "Pentofanaro" or " the Liston" or "Kofineta" to watch when the "botides"(clay pots) being thrown from the windows and balconies.
Easter Saturday evening you can attend the Mass in the Catholic Cathedral Duomo where the organ being played.
At 11.40 p.m. the Resurrection procession begins from Aghia Paraskevi Church, in Porta Remounda, and continues to the Espianada's "Palko" where at midnight, after the words "Christos Anesti"(Christ has risen) fireworks are illuminating the sky and you will see the lighting of thousands of candles.
Easter Sunday, early in the morning, a procession leaves from each church with the Resurrection icon and at 11 a.m. the Easter feast in the New fortress begins
The Tuesday after Easter at 5 p.m. there is a special ceremony where the relic of St Spiridon, the Patron Saint of the island is returned to his ornate silver coffin.
Nia Friday, the day of Zoodochou Pigis, great feasts are taking place all around the island with the most well-known being the feast in Paleokastritsa. Also on the Sunday after Easter, the day of Doubting Thomas, there are great celebrations in many of the villages.
More detailed information about the Easter Celebrations and local customs on Corfu you can find here
lm The best places to stay during the Corfiot Easter Celebrations 2012 are in and close to Corfu Town - the center of the events.
Check our rates and Book your Hotel or Apartment for your stay in Corfu during Easter 2012:
Cavalieri Hotel, Corfu Town
Arion Hotel, Corfu Town
Konstantinoupolis Hotel, Corfu Town
Divani Corfu Palace, Corfu Town
Corfu Mare Boutique Hotel, Corfu Town
Aquis Corfu Holiday Palace, Kanoni
Park Hotel, Gouvia
Serres Apartments, Gouvia
Elea Beach Hotel, Dassia
Livadi Nafsika Hotel, Dassia
Erato Barbati Beach Apartment, Barbati
Nafsika Barbati Beach Apartment, Barbati
Riza Stone Cottage, Vatos
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