Easter on Hydra Island

The procession of the Epitaph, in the sea, takes place with great devotion on Good Friday evening, 18 April 2025, in Kaminia of Hydra.


As part of the Easter celebrations, which this year fall on 20 April, events are held in various parts of Greece to pay tribute to the country's traditions and customs.

One of the most beautiful and picturesque customs of Hydra is the procession of the Epitaph, in the sea, which takes place with great devotion on Good Friday evening in Kaminia. The custom was first held in Kaminia in 1923 and since then it has been repeated every year according to tradition.

After the procession of the Epitaph through the district, the procession ends at the sea, where those carrying the Epitaph go into the water up to their knees and touch the legs of the Epitaph in the water to bless and sanctify the waters. Then a prayer is said for the sailors who sail, for a safe journey and a safe return.