The Anastenaria is a traditional ritual of fire walking which dates back to pagan times. Barefoot villagers of Ayia Eleni near Serres, and of Langada near Thessaloniki, and other places, annually walk over hot coals.
The Anastenaria is a traditional ritual of walking over hot coals, which dates back to pagan times. Barefoot villagers of Ayia Eleni, near Serres, and of Langada, near Thessaloniki, and other places, annually walk over hot coals.
Farmers of Serres Prefecture continue to protest over the high cost of oil. Farmers have lined up almost 400 tractors in Sidirokastro Crossway in Serres, Greece 580 km north of Athens.
An Epitaph procession takes place on Good Friday in the city of Serres, Greece. Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
The students and staff of the Alexander Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (ATEI) held a demonstration today against the Ministry of Education’s “Plan Athena”.
The ecumenical patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople is making a six day visit to the Metropolis of Sidirokastron for the inauguration of the new catholic temple at the holy monastery of St. John the Baptist in Akritochori.
Good Friday and devotees came to pray to the epitaph of Saint John the Forerunner Monastery. Eastern Christians call this day "Holy and Great Friday", or simply "Great Friday".
Emergency UK, the international humanitarian organisation, has launched In Your Shoes, a project aimed at promoting its activities. Italian and international artists and celebrities are involved in donating their shoes to be transformed into artwork.
Wendake is the host of the International Dogsled Race. This third edition of the race was also part of the official program of the Quebec Winter Carnival. Wendake, Canada. 30/01/2011
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