Hollywood actors carry Epitaphios over Orthodox Easter weekend

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Hollywood stars of Greek origin, including histrion and vocalist Rita Wilson with her husband, histrion Tom Hanks, Nia Vardalos and Melina Kanakaredes carried the Epitaphios during the traditional procession successful Los Angeles connected Orthodox Good Friday.

In photos posted connected Instagram by Kanakaredes, the actors are seen heading the solemn procession pursuing the work astatine the Saint Sophia Cathedral successful Los Angeles.

“I anticipation everyone who celebrated Orthodox Easter yesterday, had an astonishing and joyous day! This year’s solemnisation was extraordinarily special – each passim Holy Week – the unbelievable grant of carrying the Kouvouklion/Epetaphios connected Holy Friday – the beauteous services @saintsophiacathedral_la,” the histrion wrote connected a station connected Monday.