First Epitaph procession at Prophet Elisha in Psyrri held in an atmosphere of reverence

In a profoundly devout and solemn atmosphere, the Epitaph procession took spot connected Good Friday day from the historical chapel of Prophet Elisha Chapel, done the streets astir Monastiraki. The ceremonial was held earlier than successful different parishes of the capital, preserving its elemental and contemplative character.

Hundreds of worshippers gathered to wage their respects to the flower-decorated Epitaph and to articulation the procession, portion galore visitors successful the country besides paused to witnesser this spiritual contented up close.

The imprint of Papadiamantis
The tiny church—believed to day backmost to the Ottoman play and erstwhile belonging to the Chomatiadis-Logothetis family—is considered a “living” taste landmark. It was a beloved spot of Alexandros Papadiamantis, who lived successful and cherished the area, arsenic good arsenic his relative Alexandros Moraitidis. The 2 would chant during nighttime vigils, serving arsenic close and near chanters respectively.

This modest, single-aisled basilica, located successful the courtyard of the aged Logothetis residence, became a gathering constituent for intellectuals of the time, mostly owed to Papadiamantis’ presence.

The Epitaph procession is portion of a broader programme of events organized by the Museum of Modern Greek Culture successful collaboration with the relation “Friends of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture.”