HOLY SATURDAY 2026: THE HARROWING OF HADES EXPLAINED
On Holy Saturday some Churches celebrate the Liturgy of Saint Basil in the morning (more on this in Thursday's post ). The rest of the day is passed , anticipating the arrival of the Holy Light from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. There are many local traditions that celebrate the First Resurrection of Christ. Activities may include home cleaning, baking tsoureki, a sweet bread, eggs are dyed red. The evening is spent awaiting the arrival of the Holy Light and the subsequent proclamation of Christos Anesti at midnight.
