Easter Season Formally Closes in Crete With Archbishop Service

Saturday, 16 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

The Archbishop of Crete presided over the feast of the Apodosis of Pascha at the Church of Agios Dimitrios in Katsambas, a neighborhood in eastern Heraklion. The Apodosis marks the formal closing of the Easter season in the Greek Orthodox calendar, celebrated 39 days after Easter Sunday. The service featured traditional liturgical chanting and drew a large congregation of local faithful. Visitors interested in Orthodox Christian tradition are welcome to attend services at Greek churches throughout Crete, as congregations are generally open to respectful guests. The Church of Agios Dimitrios in Katsambas is easily reachable from Heraklion city center. Religious festivals of this kind are common across Crete in spring and offer an authentic glimpse into local culture and faith.