![]() ![]() In other parts of Greece, instead of an object an actual person was adorned with flowers and greenery (kladia) and accompanied the carolers. For example: in Crete, a wooden cross was decorated with lemon blossoms and red flowers known as “maheritses. These items were decorated with multicolored fabrics, ribbons and flowers. In some parts of Greece, dolls, reed crosses, staffs were used to create the image of Lazarus. ![]() In return for this treat, the housewives gave the children eggs, money, fruits or whatever else they had. The next day dressed in local traditional costumes or a special costume, the girls carrying baskets full of Lazarakia and flowers went around the neighborhoods and sang Lazarus's carols and offered cookies. ![]() The baskets were decorated with the flowers they collected and beautiful colorful ribbons. The carols were exclusively almost female and were sung by girls of different ages, even married girls called “ Lazarines”.On the eve of the feast, lazarines (girls) went out into the fields outside the villages to collect flowers that would be used toĭecorate their basket. The most widespread custom for Lazarus of Saturday is the "carols of Lazarus" which reclaimed the joyous feast. Various customs take place throughout Greece to commemorate this day. Saturday of Lazarus and Palm Sunday have a unique place in the ecclesiastical calendar as days of joy between the Great Lent and the lament of Holy Week. An important side note is that it is the only time in the entire Church Year that the resurrection service of Sunday is celebrated on another day. The "lesson" of the Lazarakia is that, because of Jesus, even in the midst of the sorrow of death, there is the sweet joy of Life Eternal. Tomb as well as Lazara (Λαζαρα), carols that children sing especially for the day. It is a long Greek Orthodox tradition to observe Lazarus Saturday with Lazarakia (Λαζαράκια) - sweet bread filled with a sweet, nutty jam or marmalade or honey which is made in the shape of Lazarus as he emerged from the It is important because it reminds us that from death comes resurrection and from resurrection comes new life. The story of Lazarus - the dear friend of Jesus, the brother of Martha and Mary - is an important way to begin Holy Week. Some scholars believe that this miracle was "the last straw" with the civil and religious authorities that led to their decision to bring charges against Jesus, end his scandalous ministry and bring his life to an end. It is also notable that He performed the miracle on the Sabbath. The resurrection of Lazarus from the dead is the last miracle performed by Jesus before his own death and resurrection. Lazarus died and after 4 days, Christ resurrected Lazarus from the dead. From the Bible, we learn the Lazarus was a beloved friend of Christ. Nine days before Pascha, we celebrate Saturday of Lazarus ( Λάζαρος). ![]()
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