This event is in the past.It took place on April 18, 2025 at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church.
Watch Bay Ridge come alive for one of Greek Orthodoxy's most moving traditions. The Lamentation features a candlelit procession carrying the flower-draped epitaphios through neighborhood streets, preceded by ancient services at a stunning Byzantine-style church.
Greek Orthodox tradition
Holy Week procession
Candlelit ritual
Community feast
Tips
🕯️bring a candle to join the procession
🍽️stay for the Pascha Meal after the service
⛪arrive early to see the decorated epitaphios
Lamentation & Epitafios
Bay Ridge
Watch Bay Ridge come alive for one of Greek Orthodoxy's most moving traditions. The Lamentation features a candlelit procession carrying the flower-draped epitaphios through neighborhood streets, preceded by ancient services at a stunning Byzantine-style church.
Greek Orthodox tradition
Holy Week procession
Candlelit ritual
Community feast
Tips
🕯️bring a candle to join the procession
🍽️stay for the Pascha Meal after the service
⛪arrive early to see the decorated epitaphios
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