GREEK EASTER

IN

BETHESDA

Religious Services and Restaurant

Feasts, All within Downtown Bethesda!

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While many Christians are still finishing their Easter candy, those of the Greek Orthodox faith are just getting ready to celebrate this weekend. Here in downtown Bethesda, one can attend Greek Orthodox services *and* celebrate with traditional Greek cuisine, without leaving the borders of town!

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, at 7701 Bradley Boulevard, is known even to non-Orthodox Bethesda residents for its popular annual festival (to be held again in May). This weekend, the church will hold the following services:

Today (Good Friday):

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9:00 AM Decorating of the Kouvouklion

Noon Royal Hours

3:00 Apokatheilosis (The bringing-down of Christ from the Cross)

7:00 Lamentations

Holy Saturday:

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9:30 AM Liturgy of St. Basil

11:00 PM The Canon of Pascha

12:00 AM Resurrection and Divine Liturgy

Sunday (Great and Holy Pascha)

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"The Feast of Feasts"

11:00 AM Agape Service

(Easter Egg Hunt to follow)

Now, about those eggs. Greek Easter eggs are dyed like "Western" Easter eggs; the difference is that Greek Easter eggs are all dyed red, to symbolize the Blood of Christ.

Anyone can celebrate Greek Easter this weekend at Yamas Mediterranean Grill, at 4806 Rugby Avenue in Bethesda. They will be serving traditional lamb dishes, and - of course - Red Eggs!

You can carry on the tradition of cracking your red egg against someone else's.

Happy Easter to those celebrating this weekend in Bethesda, and around the world.

"Christos Anesti!"