Easter in Santorini is unique! In Pyrgos village, there is the most impressive Easter custom of the island.
On Good Friday, after the deposition of the Cross, the local boys light hundreds of aluminium cans, called “tenekedakia”, placed in every house, rooftop, church and path. The atmosphere is magical, as the whole village glows from distance, with flickering flames, giving light to the night.
The Epitaph begins with thousands of worshippers following behind, holding candles, and singing “Oh, My Sweetest Springtime”.
Women emerge from their homes to sprinkle the Epitaph with rose water from their gardens, while church bells mournfully toll.
