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Holy Saturday morning at the orthodox churches of Syros, after the First Resurrection, the priests are scattering lemon leaves and the pilgrims are hitting the pews (old custom to chase evil away).

The evening of Holy Saturday, the most spectacular resurrection takes place at the top of Ermoupolis, in the church of the Resurrection, with many sparklers and spectacular fireworks that illuminate the night. On the opposite hill of Ano Syra, in the church of St. George there are also many sparklers and fireworks. The two parishes compete each other for the most impressive Resurrection...

In the evening, at the family table, but also in the taverns, it is served traditional soup and baked lamb with lemon and potatoes. Of course, the cracking of red eggs has the first role.
On Easter Sunday, in the neighborhoods of Syros, the smells of lamb or goat on the spit and intestines are tempter...
In many homes the lamb is baked in the oven. If you take a walk in city neighborhoods, everyone will invite you for a snack. Many of the residents, who have holiday homes in Galissa, Posidonia, Kini... usually, on this day, go there to bake their traditional lamb and to spend a day in the country with family and friends.

A different kind of experience is the procession of the epitaph in Ano Syros by the two Catholic parishes: the Cathedral of St. George (San Gorges) and Saint Sebastian.
Around 20.00, the ritual begins, and then the procession of the Epitaph on the fresh painted streets of the village. In front of the epitaph a man is holding the cross with a wreath of flowers and white fabric strips, followed by wooden poles with hanging objects - symbols from arresting to the crucifixion of Christ (the 30 pieces of silver, the sponge, the crown of thorns, the red Tunic). Then, the image of Virgin Mary (a sad image) follows. As the procession passes by the homes, the residents sprinkle Epitaph with flowers and perfumes, while the choir will sing hymns of Good Friday. After the procession, you will end up with your friends in any of ouzo bars or taverns of Ano Syra for seafood and appetizers.

Sunday afternoon, at the Church of the Transfiguration, in Ermoupoli, the Vespers of Love is sung and follows the evangelical message of the Resurrection that is read in 12 languages.
Near the Cathedral of the Assumption (with the famous image of Virgin, a work by El Greco), after vespers, the pilgrims burn Judas (a dummy with flammable material), a custom that has began 80 years ago and continues to this day.
Easter in lordly Syros

Easter in Syros is an unforgettable experience. Live it!

Accommodation
For your accommodation in Syros and in various locations on the island of Syros, you can book a rooms in any of the hotels or the rooms.
In Ermoupolis and in many areas of the island, there are hotels, guesthouses, rooms, furnished apartments and studios, of all categories and types, which can satisfy the visitors’ demands for a pleasant and enjoyable stay.
You will find great hotels, guesthouses and meticulous rooms of all categories and price ranges.

Access
The access to Syros is done via Rafina and Piraeus Ports. From Piraeus to Syros, the ships depart daily and the journey time is 3.5 to 4 hours by ferry.
From the port of Rafina there are regular schedules and the trip takes about 3.5 hours.
The island is connected by boat with the rest of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Heraklion of Crete and Thessaloniki.

Fast ships connect Syros with the rest of the Cyclades and the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, significantly reducing the duration of the trip.

The urban buses are quite convenient as they are connecting the center of the island with the most of the villages. In summer, there are more route schedules.

By plane:
Flights are made several times a week from El. Venizelos Airport and the flight time is only 25 minutes. Syros Airport is 4.5 km away from Ermoupoli.

For your convenience, you can use the route map on the field “Routes” with information about the mileage, the time you need and the route you will follow, selecting the points of interest.

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