Green Monday is being celebrated across Cyprus today, marking the start of Lent for Orthodox Christians. Traditional fasting foods take centre stage, while families head outdoors to fly kites. This year’s excursions to the countryside, however, are set to take place under cloudy skies and rain, according to the meteorological service. Forecasters say isolated thunderstorms […]

Orthodox believers today begin the multi-week Great Lent, also known as Holy Lent, which concludes with the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Easter.

Orthodox Christians begin the Great Lent of Easter on February 23, with Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania sharing a message for believers, calling it a 'journey towards God'.