Litany of Saint Theodora is one of the most cherished religious and cultural traditions in Corfu, held annually on the Sunday of Orthodoxy — the first Sunday of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Corfu’s Easter celebrations begin not on Good Friday, but earlier in the week with a deeply meaningful and uniquely local tradition: Lazarus Saturday. This ancient Orthodox Christian feast marks the raising of Lazarus from the dead — the miracle that foreshadows Christ’s own Resurrection — and Corfu’s version of the day is both spiritual and festive.

Holy Monday is the first full day of Holy Week in Corfu’s Easter calendar — a time when the island moves from the joyful celebrations of Palm Sunday into the solemn rhythm of the most important week in the Greek Orthodox tradition.

Unlike some of the more exuberant days of Easter week, Holy Monday in Corfu is marked by quiet reflection, special church services and meaningful rituals that bring locals and visitors together in a deeply rooted spiritual experience.

Holy Tuesday in Corfu is part of the sacred Orthodox Holy Week (Great and Holy Week) leading up to Easter Sunday (12 April 2026). On this evening, churches across Corfu host the “Service of the Bridegroom”, centred on the Sequence of the Bridegroom and the chanting of the Troparion of Cassiani — one of the most moving and ancient parts of the Lenten liturgical tradition.

Holy Thursday in Corfu is one of the most powerful and emotional evenings of Orthodox Holy Week, marking the beginning of the Passion of Christ and the lead-up to Good Friday.

What makes Corfu especially unique is that you can witness both Orthodox and Catholic traditions on the same night — a rare cultural blend that reflects the island’s Venetian and multicultural history.

If you’re visiting Corfu during Easter 2026, this is one of the most meaningful nights to experience local religious life.

If you experience only one day of Easter in Corfu, make it Holy Friday.

This is the most emotional and atmospheric day of the entire Holy Week, when the island slows down, church bells toll mournfully, and the streets fill with candlelight processions, choirs and philharmonic bands performing funeral marches.

It’s not a festival — it’s deeply spiritual, traditional, and unforgettable.

And nowhere in Greece does Holy Friday quite like Corfu.

If there’s one day that defines Easter in Corfu, it’s Holy Saturday.

This is the day the island transforms from mourning to pure celebration — with ancient traditions, marching bands, clay pots crashing from balconies, the Holy Light, fireworks, and thousands of candles lighting the night sky.

It’s loud. Emotional. Joyful. Totally unforgettable.

And honestly?
There’s nowhere else in Greece that celebrates Easter like this.

After the excitement of Holy Saturday’s fireworks and pot throwing, Easter Sunday in Corfu begins gently.

Church bells ring in the morning light, candles flicker inside small neighbourhood churches, and families gather to celebrate the Resurrection Divine Liturgy followed by long lunches, music and traditional food.

It’s calmer, warmer, and deeply joyful — a beautiful way to experience authentic local life in Corfu.

If Holy Saturday is dramatic…
Easter Sunday is pure heart.

While most visitors think Easter ends on Sunday, Corfu quietly continues its celebrations for several days.

And on Easter Tuesday, the island honours its beloved patron saint with one final, deeply traditional ceremony known locally as “Basmata of Saint Spyridon.”

It’s calm, authentic, and beautifully local — the kind of hidden cultural moment you only experience if you know where to look.