Greek Lent: A Time of Reflection, Tradition, and Delicious Food! š¬š·š
- greek_gla_teacher
- Mar 10
- 1 min read
As we step into Sarakosti (Ī£Ī±ĻĪ±ĪŗĪæĻĻĪ®), the Great Lent in Greece, we embrace a period of spiritual reflection, tradition, and of course, delicious fasting foods! šæš½ļø
Lent in Greece begins right after Clean Monday (ĪĪ±ĪøĪ±ĻĪ¬ ĪĪµĻ ĻĪĻĪ±), marking 40 days of preparation for Orthodox Easter (Ī Ī¬ĻĻĪ±). Itās a time of cleansing both the body and soul, filled with beautiful traditions, heartfelt prayers, and a special way of eating!
Greek Lent is Special Because:
āØ Itās a time of renewal, focusing on kindness, faith, and gratitude.āØ Families enjoy Sarakostiana (Ī£Ī±ĻĪ±ĪŗĪæĻĻĪ¹Ī±Ī½Ī¬)Ā foods, including legumes, seafood, olives, tahini, and the famous "Lagana" bread! ššāØ The beloved Kyra Sarakosti (ĪĻ ĻĪ¬ Ī£Ī±ĻĪ±ĪŗĪæĻĻĪ®), a symbolic figure with 7 legs, helps count down the weeks until Easter!
Greek Lent is not just about fastingāitās about embracing a simpler, more meaningful way of life. Wishing everyone a ĪĪ±Ī»Ī® Ī£Ī±ĻĪ±ĪŗĪæĻĻĪ®!Ā May this period be full of peace, love, and spiritual growth! āØš
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