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Anastasi at Agios Georgios Lycabettus
Ανάσταση στον Άγιο Γεώργιο Λυκαβηττού
Athens, Greece
May 1 - 2, 2027ExpectedSource
Each Holy Saturday at midnight, crowds climb Lycabettus Hill in Athens for the Resurrection service. At the white chapel of Agios Georgios they share the Holy Fire, cry 'Christos Anesti,' and watch the fireworks over the city, in a celebration of Easter high above Athens.
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Anastasi at Agios Georgios Lycabettus
Ανάσταση στον Άγιο Γεώργιο Λυκαβηττού
Athens, Greece
Each Holy Saturday at midnight, crowds climb Lycabettus Hill in Athens for the Resurrection service. At the white chapel of Agios Georgios they share the Holy Fire, cry 'Christos Anesti,' and watch the fireworks over the city, in a celebration of Easter high above Athens.
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About Anastasi at Agios Georgios Lycabettus
Anastasi at Agios Georgios Lycabettus is the midnight Resurrection service on Holy Saturday in Athens. Crowds gather at the white‑washed 18th‑century chapel atop Lycabettus Hill, share the Holy Fire, proclaim "Christos Anesti," ring bells, and watch citywide fireworks. The ascent to the hill is part of the ritual, offering panoramic views of Athens.
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Anastasi at Agios Georgios Lycabettus is the midnight Resurrection service on Holy Saturday in Athens. Crowds gather at the white‑washed 18th‑century chapel atop Lycabettus Hill, share the Holy Fire, proclaim "Christos Anesti," ring bells, and watch citywide fireworks. The ascent to the hill is part of the ritual, offering panoramic views of Athens.
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