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Monday, February 19, 2018

The Customs of 'Clean Monday' in Cyprus and Greece

The first day of the Great 40 day fasting period for the Greek Orthodox Christians is Clean Monday. Also known as "ta koulouma" (τα Κούλουμα), it has the same meaning as Ash Wednesday for the Catholics. The name "Clean" came about because the ...


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