Procession of the Venerable Body of Saint Spiridon in Corfu, in commemoration of the miraculous salvation of the town and the island from the epidemic of plague.

Series of concerts by philarmonic orchestras all over the Ionian Islands.

Series of concerts by philharmonic orchestras all over the Ionian Islands.

“Road to Calvary” Recital from the chorus taking place in Vlaherena Church Corfu.

At Agioi Deka in Corfu, the custom of “Trizonia” is revived. Better known as “Rokanes”, meaning rattles, the weird sound adds to the atmosphere of emotion that accompanies the Passion of the Christ.

Funeral processions take place throughout the Ionian Islands.

In the town of Corfu:07:00 at the Church of the Holy Virgin ‘Faneromenis’ , in St Spyridon’s Square, the Re-enaction of the Earthquake.

09:00. Procession of the Venerable Body of Saint Spiridon. This event is the oldest of the four processions of the island’s Patron Saint, and commemorates his miraculous delivery of the island from famine.

11:00. “First Resurrection”. Church bells ring out, and in Corfu the local residents hurl clay pots out of their windows onto the streets and alleyways, accompanied by Philharmonic Bands.

22:00. Pentofanaro – Arrival of the Holy Light.

24:00. The Resurrection Mass.

Easter is the most significant religious day for all Greeks, but its celebration in the Ionian Islands is a unique experience. Various components such as the Orthodox Christian faith, pagan traditions, the music of the philharmonic bands come together harmoniously composing a dazzling picture. A huge number of visitors travel to island to experience the religious traditions of the Holly week with the Resurrection day as the climax of the celebrations.