@greekreporter: “Flying Priest” Marks Holy Saturday’s Liturgy in Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 On Holy Saturday, Father Christoforos Gourlis reenacted the tradition of the “Flying Priest” from the Greek island of Chios. The “Flying Priest” tradition from Father Christoforos has become nationally known for the theatrical way he comes hopping out of the sanctuary to announce Jesus Christ‘s first resurrection. The church bells of Chios‘ Holy Temple of Panagia Evangelistria rang to celebrate victory of the divine over death, while the “flying priest” threw handfuls of bay leaves over the faithful. This tradition, which began on Chios many years ago, has now spread throughout Greece and Cyprus. To read full article visit website Link in bio . . . . Credit : Εφημερίδα Πολίτης . . . . #holysaturday #saturday #easter #ressurection #christ #priest #jesus #chios #island #greekislands