At the stroke of midnight, Holy Saturday transitions to Easter Sunday. The petite Greek Orthodox church of Evangelismos of Theotokos (Bustleton Ave.) celebrates Easter with a big bang. Parishioners reenact a firework tradition that hails from the Island of Chios. Candles are lit while listening for the bells to chime. This signals the resurrection of Christ, which Father Alexandros announces. Christos Anesti! Image courtesy of Eleftherios Kostans.
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