Forthcoming trip to Greece

[BVM_1221]

I am not sure if this is the correct forum for my questions, but I’m sure the Moderator can transfer it as required.:compcoff:

I will be in Greece for 4 weeks, 24 March to 21 April, staying with Mary Zacha, an old friend of many years standing. The idea is that the year 2010 is unusual in that both the Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church will be celebrating Easter on the same day, 4 April 2010. Mary is Greek Orthodox, of course.

However, Mary has informed me that Catholic Churches are few and far between in Greece. She knows of a couple in Athens, but that’s about it. I also know that the Orthodox Church frowns upon Catholics taking communion at Orthodox services. So the obvious questions are…

1. Does attending an Orthodox Mass on Sunday fullfill the tradional Sunday obligation, even without communion?
2. I attend weekly Mass here in the US, of course. I am not quite sure if there is a requirement to have communion at least once during the Easter season, Is there?
3. Same question concerning Confession.

As I will be limited to one suitcase, I will be taking along the LOTH as my only prayer book. Fortunately, I will need to bring only the one volume of Lent/Easter. The other 3 volumes can be left behind.

Any other advice and suggestions welcome

 

[bpbasilphx]

\1) Does attending an Orthodox Mass on Sunday fullfill the tradional Sunday obligation, even without communion?

1. I attend weekly Mass here in the US, of course. I am not quite sure if there is a requirement to have communion at least once during the Easter season, Is there?
2. Same question concerning Confession.\

**1. Yes.

1. The “Easter duty” can be fulfilled, in the USA at any time between the beginning of Lent and Trinity Sunday.
2. Same.**

 

[BVM_1221]

\1) Does attending an Orthodox Mass on Sunday fullfill the tradional Sunday obligation, even without communion?

1. I attend weekly Mass here in the US, of course. I am not quite sure if there is a requirement to have communion at least once during the Easter season, Is there?
2. Same question concerning Confession.\

**1. Yes.

1. The “Easter duty” can be fulfilled, in the USA at any time between the beginning of Lent and Trinity Sunday.
2. Same.**

Thank you. Lent starts 17 February this year, so I will have plenty of time for the “Easter Duty”. :thankyou:

 

[mykesobe]

I would personally make the trip across Athens every Sunday just to attend the few Latin Rite churches in the city. Makes me feel satisfied, that I can avoid sneers from any skeptic Orthodox.

 

[BVM_1221]

I would personally make the trip across Athens every Sunday just to attend the few Latin Rite churches in the city. Makes me feel satisfied, that I can avoid sneers from any skeptic Orthodox.

I will be staying in Sraonida, a coastal village 45 KM from the center of Athens.:tanning:

I have never been sneered at by any Orthodox, skeptic or otherwise. Of course, I live in Los Angeles. But I doubt if that would be a problem in Greece, either

 

[Joannm]

I know when I was in Greece we were not allowed to wear slacks in the ORthodox churches, other than that they were quite welcoming, but they don’t allow non-Orthodox to receive communnion, even though the Sacrament is valid.

 

[mykesobe]

I will be staying in Sraonida, a coastal village 45 KM from the center of Athens.:tanning:

I have never been sneered at by any Orthodox, skeptic or otherwise. Of course, I live in Los Angeles. But I doubt if that would be a problem in Greece, either

Well then in that case I guess you could attend an Orthodox Mass sans the reception of Holy Eucharist, but I would still check to see where the nearest Catholic church is at in relation to Sraonida.

 

[BVM_1221]

Well then in that case I guess you could attend an Orthodox Mass sans the reception of Holy Eucharist, but I would still check to see where the nearest Catholic church is at in relation to Sraonida.

Oh, I intend to. Don’t worry about that. The question is…how far would the church be from Sraonida, and could Mary Zacha drive me there? I will be depending on Mary for traansportation and food.

(She has promised to serve me a lot of lamb dishes during my 4 week stay. I love lamb)

 

[GraceSofia]

. . .that Catholic Churches are few and far between in Greece. She knows of a couple in Athens, but that’s about it.

It looks like there are about 20 Catholic churches in Athens.
From www.masstimes.org:

St.Dionysius [Cathedral] 00302103623603
Sunday & Holy Days: 7.30, 9.30, 11 AM , 6 PM [Oct-Mar]; 7 PM [Apr-Sep]; Daily Mass: 7:30 AM , 6 PM [Oct-Mar], 7 PM [Apr-Sep]; Address: 24 Panepistimiou Str., Centre of Athens Athens GR 10672 GR

St. Paul
Address: Piraeus Athens GR 10672 GR

Virgin Mary Faneromeni
Address: Keratsini Athens GR 10672 GR

St.Luke
Address: Iraklio Attica Athens GR 10672 GR

Annunciation of the Lord
Kallithea, Sofocleous 138 Str Athens GR 10672 GR

Assumption of Blessed Mary Virgin
Address: Paleo Faliro Athens GR 10672 GR

Christ the King
Pagrati Athens GR 10672 GR

Chapel of Holy Cross
St. Joseph
St. George
Holy Heart of Saviour
St. Francis
St. Therese
Chapel of Holy Apostles
St. Barbara
St. Andrew
Metamorphossis
St. Joseph
Roman Catholic Church
St.John the Baptist

Maybe your friend will be able to figure out which one is closest from the addresses.
masstimes.org/dotNet/showchurches.aspx?type=CITYSTATERADIUS&q=&country=Greece&city=Athens&countrycode=GR&statecode=GR

 

[BVM_1221]

It looks like there are about 20 Catholic churches in Athens.
From www.masstimes.org:

Maybe your friend will be able to figure out which one is closest from the addresses.
masstimes.org/dotNet/showchurches.aspx?type=CITYSTATERADIUS&q=&country=Greece&city=Athens&countrycode=GR&statecode=GR

Thank you. I hadn’t even thought of Mass Times, being under the impression it was for the USA only. OK, I’ll get a copy of that list and e-mail it to Mary. She is still my designated Driver, after all.

 

[GraceSofia]

You’re welcome. Church of the Apostles (also called “All Saints”) in Voula might be a good choice because you don’t have to drive all the way into Athens.