Due to this year's unique circumstances and unprecedented events, people around Greece will celebrate Holy Week and Easter Sunday in a very different way.

 

Social distancing has become the new reality for Greeks who will be celebrating Easter in quarantine and only with their immediate family.

 

Following the closure of churches, religious services and all events surrounding Orthodox Easter in Athens are suspended to prevent the virus from spreading. The Greek National Television network will broadcast (on tv and online) all Holy Week services from both the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Diocese of Athens.

Holy Monday, April 13, 2020

18:00 Service of the Bridegroom from the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

19:00 Service of the Bridegroom from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


Holy Tuesday, April 14, 2020

17.30 Service of the Bridegroom from the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

19:00 Service of the Bridegroom from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


Holy Wednesday, April 15, 2020

15:00 The Mysterion of Unctionfrom the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

19:00 Service of the Holy Nipter from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


Holy Thursday, April 16, 2020

17:30 Service of Holy Passion (The Twelve Gospels) from the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

19:00 Service of Holy Passion (The Twelve Gospels) from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


Good Friday, April 17, 2020 

07:30 Service of The Royal Hours from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2

18:00 Service of the Lamentation from the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

17:00 Service of the Lamentation from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


Holy Saturday, April 18, 2020

07:30 Vespers and Divine Liturgy of St Basil from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2

23:00 Service of the Holy Resurrection from the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

23:00 Service of the Holy Resurrection from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


Easter Sunday, April 18, 2020

11.00 Vespers of Love from the Patriarchal Church of St. George on ERT3

11.00 Vespers of Love from the Athens Cathedral on ERT2


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Facts About Violence Against Women

1. 1 in 3 women has experienced physical, psychological, or sexual violence from their spouse or partner.

2. 1 in 5 women are victims of rape or attempted rape.

 

3. 40%-50% of women in the EU have reported some sexual harassment in their workplace.

 

4. 500.000 to 2.000.000 people worldwide–mostly women and children–are victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced labor.

 

 

According to the UN's  Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women "violence against women" means any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.

Accordingly, violence against women encompasses but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Physical, sexual and psychological violence occurring in the family, including battering, sexual abuse of female children in the household, dowry-related violence, marital rape, female genital mutilation and other traditional practices harmful to women, non-spousal violence and violence related to exploitation;

(b) Physical, sexual and psychological violence occurring within the general community, including rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment and intimidation at work, in educational institutions and elsewhere, trafficking in women and forced prostitution;

(c) Physical, sexual, and psychological violence perpetrated or condoned by the State, wherever it occurs.

1. Call The SOS Helpline

The 15900 SOS Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The line is operated by psychologists and social workers who provide immediate assistance in violent incidents and emergencies.

The General Secretariat For Gender Equality Consulting Centers aim to:

The International Festival for Digital Arts in Greece, Athens Digital Arts Festival, acting according to the circumstances and in full convergence with #DigitalSolidarityGR, is offering during the Greek quarantine a series of live digital art broadcasts for adults and kids.

The international audience can enjoy live video art and animations of exceptional aesthetics dedicated to adults and kids, as well as video documentation of performances and installations, tributes to artists and art currents. Moreover, in its 16 years of presence, ADAF has hosted a variety of international artists who will be talking about contemporary art, their experience in ADAF and in Greece and who are hoping to soon relive this experience.

The program will be aired every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 19:00, while on the weekends the “ADAF Kids Live”  program will air at 11:00.  Special tributes will be announced separately on social media and will be aired in the afternoon zone. The live broadcast will be available on ADAF's  Facebook Page, Twitch, and Youtube channel. 

The content specially chosen by ADAF''s curatorial team, on total confidence that art and creation can contribute to the human soul on such difficult times, is aiming towards creative amusement for all of us, filling our houses with beautiful and interesting input which will help us mentally to break free from the quarantine. Unfolding our fantasy wings, we can accomplish another kind of freedom that will actively help us cope with the difficult requirements of our time.

The Αthens Digital Arts Festival has chosen for 2020 the thematic Technotribalism, stating that we are the first generation of people, in a world that is headed towards the over-crediting data. More current than ever on the Coronavirus circumstance, where every biometric and every scientific data is of vital importance, and every digital imprint feeds the entertainment hunger of the quarantine, ADAF is promoting, under the framework of their digital activities, collectivity, openness towards the treasure of knowledge, art, and science, proposing these ideals as the foundation for this new world. With their so far digital ventures, ADAF Live and #AthinaioiMesa in collaboration with Project210, they are expressing their solidarity towards all of us, responding to the call of the Ministry of Culture in Greece, for support towards cultural creativity.

It has been a strange year for us all. The pandemic has been a major change in the way we live our lives and something we all are faced with.

With the retreat season postponed until such a time when it makes sense to restart, the team at Nefeli Nine Retreat has put together a FREE program of events for you, and your friends and family. The sign-up process is a very simple.

In these unprecedented times, Technopolis, a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, becomes accessible online in Greek, providing fun online activities that everyone is welcome to participate in! 

Explore the old Athens gasworks through a fascinating virtual tour, discover the digital archive of the Industrial Gas Museum, learn more about the historical exhibition 160 years made in Greece, and watch highlights of your favorite concerts - all from the comfort of your own home!




Tour of the Industrial Gas Museum: The gasworks, which provided the city of Athens with energy and lighting for 130 years, a unique historical site of great industrial heritage invites us to discover it through this online tour. You are promised a fascinating time travel experience as you follow the gas production line, admire the mechanical equipment and learn about the workers’ role in the old plant.

VR Tour of 160 years made in Greece: A trip to 160 years of Greek Industry: from the very beginning, the glorious moments and the hidden aspects to de-industrialization, its present and most importantly its future. 3 decisions, 8 sectors of the Greek industry, 120 industries, and more than 800 items. The Industrial Gas Museum provides us with the opportunity to gain insight into Greece's industrial history, read original historical texts, study rare documents and photographs, as well as interact with the exhibits!

Digital Collection of the Museum: Explore the rich collection of the Industrial Gas Museum which includes a significant number of relevant to gas production devices, tools, machinery, and equipment (gas meters, cookers, water heaters, lights, etc.), as well as factory items and a plethora of audiovisual material.

 

Sundays At Technopolis return for the 7th consecutive year, offering children (aged 4 to 11) and their families the chance to take part in a wide range of free activities, which, this time, are made available online! 

Since 2013, more than 15,000 children have taken part in the educational programs and activities held under Sundays At Technopolis, including scientific workshops, theatrical performances, music and movement courses, interactive tours and programs recommended by the Industrial Gas Museum. Most activities will be available in Greek only, however, some of them will also be available in English and Czech. 

Sunday, April 12,  is dedicated to the city of Athens for two important reasons: The Industrial Gas Museum wishes to celebrate the International Day For Monuments and Sites, but also to commemorate the innovative educational program entitled The Kids, the City and the Monuments, an initiative of the City of Athens which this year celebrates its 4th anniversary. The purpose of the program has been to promote the development of skills in children, by providing children and educators with multifaceted stimuli and training systems, concentrating on Athens's architectural legacy. 

More particularly, The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is an international observance held on April 18  each year around the world, with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables, and newspaper articles. It aims to bring global attention to the need to conserve monuments and sites and to celebrate the diversity of our cultural heritage. 

Through incredible online activities, parents and children can discover the city of Athens in the most enjoyable way, as well as its landmarks and neighborhoods, and of course, they will learn more about Technopolis - today housed in the old Gasworks in Athens and a major monument of industrial heritage. The activities will become available online on Sunday, April 12 at 11:00. 

 

Color Athens (Ages 4+):  Have you ever thought of exploring Athens through coloring? Visit Acropolis, walk through the historic centre, discover the National Garden and give them life by using colors and your imagination! 

The City Through Your Window (Ages 6+): What's the view out your window? How does your neighborhood look like? You can either take a picture or get creative and begin drawing everything you see when you look outside. 

Bauhaus in house (Ages 8+): Do you know anything about the Bauhaus movement? Has the Bauhaus architecture survived in Athens? Get acquainted with one of the most important design movements in history and draw an imaginary city where the basic principles of Bauhaus apply. 

A City In The Dark (Ages 6+): Do you like mysteries? This award-winning theatrical play follows a detective as he tries to solve a puzzling mystery. Why deep darkness has covered the city? Can you handle the truth? 

Virtual Tour of the Museum (Ages 9+): Explore the Industrial Gas Museum of Athens and learn more about the factory that provided energy and lighting to the capital for about 130 years.  Follow the production line of the lighting gas, admire the old machinery, discover the role of entrepreneurs and that of factory workers, learn about the working conditions and become familiar with concepts such as industrial heritage and archaeology.

Other Suggested Activities

Video Games: Through two fascinating video games follow the gas production line, from coal loading to gas measurement, and its technological advances, get in touch with the old machinery and admire the historical treasures of the gas world.

Creative Games: Once you've virtually explored the museum it's time to test your knowledge. The museum offers a series of educational and creative games such as crosswords and puzzles that will help you remember everything you learned. 

DIY Art Lab: Using simple supplies, nurture your creative spirits with these fun crafts and let your vivid imagination show you how the old Athens gasworks once looked like!

Andy Warhol on your doorstep: Get acquainted with the visual art movement known as Pop Art, its leading figure Andy Warhol and its Factory, through incredible art games! 

The Cuban-Greek musical partnership Santa Palabra, known for their vibrant live performances around Athens and their Latin rhythms, have composed a song Son Pa Atenas dedicated to the ancient city of Athens - described as 'the immortal and eternal Greek capital.'

Son Pa Atenas is an irresistible mix of authentic Latin melodies and meaningful lyrics, giving insight into Greece's rich history and at the same time getting everyone dancing! The music video shows the artists singing and dancing against the backdrop of Athens' most iconic landmarks, such as the Parthenon and the Hellenic Parliament, reminding us how beautiful the city is.
 

Fun and unbeat this song will surely make your heart beat to the rhythm! 

While the coronavirus pandemic has brought anxiety and uncertainty to the world, a beautiful sight is on its way to remind us how a natural phenomenon can carry extraordinary beauty.

The April full moon is often referred to as Pink Moon because of the pink spring flowers that appear at around the same time of year.

The 3rd and brightest supermoon of the year is about to make its appearance in the Greek sky. At 21:08 (EEST) tonight Tuesday, April 7, the moon will reach its closest point for 2020 at a distance of 356.907 kilometers, at the perigee of its orbit making it appear 30% brighter and 14% larger. The full moon will occur at 05:35 (EEST) on Thursday, April 9.

In a time of isolation and social distancing, this stunning natural phenomenon can be observed from our balconies, terraces, rooftops, and gardens. Don't miss the change to witness the awe-inspiring Pink Moon tonight!

7-year-old Greek pianist, Stelios Kerasidis, has composed a musical piece named “Isolation Waltz,” inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. Stelios dedicated his musical piece to everyone suffering from the coronavirus and people who are isolated at home because of the lockdowns.

 

The tiny pianist started performing in public at the age of five and performed at Carnegie Hall at the age of six. Following his great performances, Stelios began to compose his own music.

 

In October 2018, Stelios won first prize at the Golden Classical Music Awards Invited Winners List after a brilliant performance at New York City’s Weill Recital Hall. Playing a Chopin waltz for his audience and judges, he also became the youngest Greek musician of all time to play at Carnegie Hall.


















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In September 2019 Onassis AiR, the annual Onassis Foundation artistic research & residency program in Athens, opened the doors of an empty building in the center of Athens to house a community of peers from Greece and abroad. Today, after six months of inhabiting this space, filling it with hours of thinking, talking, reading, testing, and making as well as eating together, Onassis AiR has become a home. This house now belongs to more than 30 artists, curators and art practitioners.

Between March 30 and April 24, Onassis AiR 2020/21 Open Call invites artists, designers, activists, curators, collectives, educators who defy the marketable academic establishments, lawyers, performance makers, economists, agitators of institutional models, philosophers, filmmakers and other practitioners who are interested in a communal exploration of two thematic focus areas which the program finds urgent to explore during its second year in existence: identities and ecologies.

Inspired by the title of a novel by Wilson Harris, The Infinite Rehearsal in Four Movements is conceived as a collective research program. Fall 2020: Identities Annihilated (from September until December 2020) will be convened by performance theorist Hypatia Vourloumis and will attend to the ways in which identities cannot be reduced or made transparent. Spring 2021: Everything Equally Evolved (from February until May 2021) will be convened by the writer and artist James Bridle and will explore how the tools we have can at hand be reimagined to bring us down to Earth.

Movement I: 14 September – 25 October 2020
Movement II: 2 November – 13 December 2020


SPRING 2021: EVERYTHING EQUALLY EVOLVED

Movement III: 17 February – 31 March 2021
Movement IV: 7 April – 19 May 2021

The Onassis AiR 2020/21 Open Call is for participants of any age who live & work in Greece or anywhere in the world, but who will commit to being in Athens for the whole duration of the program. Participants should be able to clearly demonstrate an extensive engagement within their practice of one of the two research topics that will be explored in 2020/21, to seek collective exploration and co-existence with their peers without hierarchical structures, and to participate in a non-homogenous collective research environment composed of groups of practitioners coming from diverse disciplines and practices. Each participant will receive an individual research fee of 2,500€ (euros), on top of other resources detailed in the full open call.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS

FALL 2020: IDENTITIES ANNIHILATED

Convened by: Hypatia Vourloumis

During the Infinite Rehearsals: Movement I & II, participants will seek to attend to the ways in which identities cannot be reduced or made transparent. They will practice a methodological structure of collective study and experimentation, aesthetically and poetically imagined through non-linear associative principles. Crucially, as they will find themselves on the Mediterranean coast, and in a city that is the constructed ancient origin of Western civilization and white supremacy, they will think through the notion of historical identity as a performative, as a method, and not a state of being. In other words, they will engage with questions of doing as opposed to knowing or being, attend to the ongoing legacies of colonial and anti-colonial history rather than ontological claims, refuse linear time, embrace opacity and the movement of freedom, practice disidentification. They will ask: how are we all entangled, in the quantum physics’ sense, in a planetary ‘difference without separability’ as Denise Ferreira da Silva writes? How are we always already “singular-plural” (Jean-Luc Nancy), in the elsewhere and otherwise? How can we destroy the fixed notions and categories of separation inherent to racial capitalism through the aesthetics of a transformative mode of history and time, through the aesthetic imagination and its materializations as a transformative and abolitionist force? How are we always already sharing out the unshareable, invaluable, incalculable?

During Infinite Rehearsal: Movement III & IV participants will collectively explore some of these, and other questions: How can the tools we have at hand be reimagined to bring us down to Earth? How do we reassert the importance of community while building solidarity with the more-than-human world? What would it look like to take the intelligence of animals, plants, and ecosystems as seriously as we take the intelligence of smart machines? What is the relationship between distributed networks and distributed power? How do we practically engage with sensoriums other than our own? And what is vital about doing so here and now, on the edge of the Mediterranean and other, possible futures?

ABOUT THE CONVENERS 

Hypatia Vourloumis is a performance theorist working across anticolonial, feminist, critical race and queer theory; Indonesian and modern Greek cultural production; philosophies of language; theories of aesthetics, music, poetics; sound studies. She received her Ph.D. in performance studies at NYU and was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Interweaving Performance Cultures Research Centre at Freie University and the Research Centre for the Humanities in Athens. She is co-editor of Performance Research journal ‘On Institutions’ and has published in journals, art catalogs and edited volumes including Women & Performance, Ephemera, and Theatre Journal. She is co-author with Sandra Ruiz of a book on the aesthetics of resonance (forthcoming with Minor Compositions) and completing a monograph on postcolonial Indonesian paralanguage. She teaches critical theory in the MA Art Praxis at the Dutch Art Institute.

James Bridle is a writer and artist working across technologies and disciplines. Their artworks have been commissioned by galleries and institutions and exhibited worldwide and on the internet. Their writing on literature, culture, and networks has appeared in magazines and newspapers including Wired, The Atlantic, the New Statesman, The Guardian, and the Observer. “New Dark Age”, their book about technology, knowledge, and the end of the future, was published by Verso (UK & US) in 2018, and they wrote and presented “New Ways of Seeing” for BBC Radio 4 in 2019. Their work received an Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2013, an Excellence Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival 2014, and an Honorary Mention at CERN COLLIDE 2016, and was shortlisted for the Future Generation Art Prize 2014. They won the Design Museum Graphics Design of the Year in 2014. They were named as one of the 1000 Most Influential People in London by the Evening Standard in 2007, and one of the 100 Most Influential People in Europe by WIRED Magazine in 2015. They hold a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from University College, London, and wrote the dissertation on creative applications of Artificial Intelligence.

ONASSIS AiR is an initiative of the Onassis Foundation, a cross-pillar collaboration between the Onassis Culture & Onassis Education pillars of the Foundation. Committed to its mission of extending access to health, education, and culture to as many people as possible, the Onassis Foundation supports education with over 7,000 scholarships covering study at the doctoral and postgraduate level in a wide range of fields both in Greece and internationally, investing in curious minds. At the same time, over 1,000 artists who are already releasing their potential enjoy the support of the Onassis Foundation in the form of scholarships. In addition, with over forty Onassis Stegi productions that tour abroad, it presents Greece at its best to the rest of the world. A restless Foundation that takes the support for artists' needs to the next level through Onassis AiR, its new artistic research & (inter)national residency program.