05/04 11:00 – Litany of St. Spyridon
Traditional litany commemorating the 1629 miracle of St. Spyridon, led by the Metropolitan of Corfu. Palm Sunday (April 5th), 11:00, starting from Saint Spyridon Church.
Traditional litany commemorating the 1629 miracle of St. Spyridon, led by the Metropolitan of Corfu. Palm Sunday (April 5th), 11:00, starting from Saint Spyridon Church.
Religious Thrumming by the Kinopiastes Philharmonic Society. Holy Monday (April 6th), 21:00, at the Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).
The Unction Service performed by the Metropolitan Choir. Holly Wednesday (April 8th), 19:00, at the Holy Church of All Saints.
Re-enactment of the Foot Washing by the Catholic Archbishop washing the feet of twelve children. Holy Thursday (April 9th), 20:00, at the Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).
Apokathelosis Ceremony (Descent from the Cross). Good Friday (April 10th), 11:30, in all churches. Followed by a series of processions with performing philharmonics.
For the complete schedule of processions, see the official guide.
Religious procession honoring St. Spyridon, considered the oldest procession in Corfu, accompanied by philharmonic bands.
Holly Sturday (April 11th), 09:00, in Corfu Town.
Traditional Corfu Easter custom where large clay pots are thrown from balconies across the Old Town as the church bells ring at 11:00. This marks one of the island’s most famous Easter celebrations. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 11:00, on the streets of the Old Town.