Video frame of Father Christoforos on ChiosThe tradition of the “Flying Priest” from the Greek island of Chios was re-enacted by Father Christoforos Gourlis on Holy Saturday.
Father Christoforos has become nationally known for the theatrical way he comes hopping out of the sanctuary, in order to announce the first resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The church bells of the Holy Temple of Panagia Evangelistria in Chios rang marking the victory of the divine over death, while the “flying priest” threw handfuls of bay leaves over the faithful.
The flying priest tradition spreads to other parts of Greece and Cyprus
This tradition that began on Chios years ago has now spread in many parts of Greece and Cyprus.
