Good Friday Epitaph Procession Thessaloniki, Greece: Saint Minas Church 2023 Επιτάφιο

#Epitaph #Επιτάφιος #GoodFriday Good Friday is an important day in the Greek Orthodox calendar, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Once more on April 14 2023, in Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, many churches hold a procession of the Epitaphios (a decorated bier representing the body of Christ) on the evening of Good Friday. One of the most notable churches in Thessaloniki is the Agios Minas church in the city center. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike to witness the Good Friday Epitaph procession. The procession typically starts in the evening and involves the faithful carrying the decorated Epitaphios through the streets of the city, accompanied by solemn music and prayers. The procession ends back at the church, where the faithful gather to pay their respects to the Epitaphios before it is placed inside the church for the night. This is followed by a period of mourning and reflection as the fait