With emotion and devotion took place at 9am Saturday or First resurrection in Church of St. Demetrios to Patrasone of the most important and symbolic moments of Long week to Orthodox delivery.

The ceremony honors Christ’s descent into Hades and the liberation of the souls of the Laws of the Old Testament, spiritually preparing the faithful for the great resurrection of Easter Sunday. This day is of particular importance, as it is directly linked to the concept of redemption and hope.

During the first Resurrection, the Vespers of the Resurrection is chanted and the festive psalm “Anastas God” echoes, signaling the Lord’s victory over death and the beginning of the celebration.

The first Resurrection in Saint Demetrius of Patras was another year a station of spiritual uplift and collective anticipation, bringing the light of the Resurrection closer.

First resurrection with dishes breaking and sparkling

Breaking lamps, dishes and lighting sparklers, her traders Patraswelcomed the first resurrection of the Lord.

Specifically, when the bells of the Patriarchate of Patras hit cheerful, the city center was shaken with the shopkeepers breaking lamps on the street and threw dozens of crackers.

It is a custom that has been holding for many decades and started with the blacksmiths, who, who, throwing metal objects, wanted to send the message of the city to the Jewish synagogue of the city.

The custom has been maintained over the years, with traders taking the baton and sending its own message about the Resurrection.