On Holy Saturday, churches across Chania observed the traditional burning of the Judas effigy, including at the Church of Agios Nikolaos in Souda. This custom, common throughout Greece and Crete, involves constructing and setting fire to a straw figure representing Judas Iscariot as part of Orthodox Easter celebrations. The ritual takes place late on Holy Saturday evening, typically after the Resurrection service around midnight, and draws local crowds gathering outside churches. Tourists visiting Crete during the Orthodox Easter period can witness this tradition at churches throughout the Chania region. Orthodox Easter dates vary each year and may differ from Western Easter. If you are in Crete during this period, arriving at a local church in the evening on Holy Saturday offers a genuine glimpse into Cretan religious and cultural life.