Holy Wednesday is when Orthodox Christians observe the Sacrament of Holy Unction for the forgiveness of sin and the healing ... date-nut bread, maamoul (a date- or nut-stuffed shortbread-like ...

In Bulgaria, egg dyeing and ritual bread baking form an important part of Orthodox Easter preparations in each Bulgarian family. Bread-making traditions in Bulgaria begin on Holy Saturday. Kozunak ...

Volunteers normally hold the bake sale timed to Western Easter Holy Week each year. This year, Western and Orthodox Easter is the same. Baked goods for sale include the koulourakia traditional ...

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter later than the Western Church ... although the fasting continues into Holy Week. Next comes Palm Sunday, ... Tsoureki Greek Bread For Greek Easter.

In Bulgaria, egg dyeing and ritual bread baking form an important part of Orthodox Easter preparations in each Bulgarian family. Bread-making traditions in Bulgaria begin on Holy Saturday. Kozunak is ...