
Greece is a country with an ardent connection to Christianity.
The population of Greece is composed by an overwhelming majority of Christian Orthodox followers.
Orthodoxy is more a sentiment and less an institution. That sentiment is not only expressed by the population but also by the public powers. Greece and Orthodoxy are closely connected due to the country’s historical past.
During the Ottoman rule, from 1453 to 1821, the Orthodox religion and its priests were an important element for the conservation and the definition of the Greek Nationality. During the several occupations, the Orthodox Church made a great effort to preserve the Greek language, culture and traditions and, of course, the Orthodox faith.
Hellenic Holidays believes that you will see and feel the spirituality and the sentiment of Greece and its people through our religious packages. Whether you visit the stunning Monasteries of Meteora, an architectural wonder as they literally hang on the cliffs, or you explore local monasteries and village churches, you will invariably feel gratified by the spirituality of your visit to Greece.
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