Easter in Spetses

The celebrations take place in all the island's parishes:

- Four parishes take part in the celebrations: Agios Nikolaos, Analipsi, Agios Antonios, and Agios Ioannis.
- The Monastery of Panagia Daskalaki also holds its own services, with a more solemn character.
- Daily liturgies in all churches, culminating on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

On the eve of Holy Week, one of the island's most beloved children's customs is revived:

- The island's children walk through the neighbourhoods carrying flower-decorated "lazarakia".
- They sing traditional songs dedicated to the resurrection of Lazarus.
- A custom preserved from older generations and revived each year.

The most significant night of Holy Week, with the Epitaph processions:

- The Epitaph processions begin on Good Friday evening from the four central churches.
- The processions wind through the island's narrow lanes and converge at Poseidonion square.
- There, the Epitaphs are raised aloft as the faithful gather with lit candles.

The crowning moment of the celebration takes on a different character in each church:

- The Resurrection is celebrated at midnight on Holy Saturday in all parishes.
- At the church of Analipsi, a wooden boat is set ablaze, a tradition that stands apart.
- At the Monastery of Panagia Daskalaki, the Resurrection is celebrated solemnly in the cemetery, without fireworks.

The most attended custom of Easter Sunday in Spetses:

- On Easter Sunday evening, the Burning of Judas takes place at the Dapia waterfront.
- The custom is accompanied by an impressive fireworks display.
- It is one of the most attended celebrations of Easter on the island.

Information for those planning to visit during Easter:

- Spetses is one of Greece's most beloved Easter destinations.
- The island welcomes visitors throughout Holy Week, with a programme of services and events open to all.
- Early booking of accommodation and ferry tickets is strongly recommended.