National News The fire walkers of northern Greece practise the ritual on the day of the Orthodox feast of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena Sakis Mitrolidis May 24, 2025 The fire walkers of northern Greece practise the ritual on the day of the Orthodox feast of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena
National News Fire walkers display their feet after the ritual, showing they have no burns -- proof of a miracle, believers say Sakis Mitrolidis May 24, 2025 Fire walkers display their feet after the ritual, showing they have no burns -- proof of a miracle, believers say
National News Considered a pagan ritual to honour the ancient Greek gods Dionysus and Artemis, the custom was once banned by the powerful Greek Orthodox Church Sakis Mitrolidis May 24, 2025 Considered a pagan ritual to honour the ancient Greek gods Dionysus and Artemis, the custom was once banned by the powerful Greek Orthodox Church
National News Men light a fire to prepare the burning embers before a select group of faithful known as 'anastenarides' walk across the hot coals Sakis Mitrolidis May 24, 2025 Men light a fire to prepare the burning embers before a select group of faithful known as 'anastenarides' walk across the hot coals
National News After circling the glowing embers three times, participants begin to walk on them, swaying to the music Sakis Mitrolidis May 24, 2025 After circling the glowing embers three times, participants begin to walk on them, swaying to the music
National News Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual Sakis Mitrolidis May 23, 2025 The fire walkers of northern Greece practise the ritual on the day of the Orthodox feast of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena
National News Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual Sakis Mitrolidis May 23, 2025 Fire walkers display their feet after the ritual, showing they have no burns -- proof of a miracle, believers say
National News Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual Sakis Mitrolidis May 23, 2025 Considered a pagan ritual to honour the ancient Greek gods Dionysus and Artemis, the custom was once banned by the powerful Greek Orthodox Church
National News Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual Sakis Mitrolidis May 23, 2025 Men light a fire to prepare the burning embers before a select group of faithful known as 'anastenarides' walk across the hot coals
National News Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual Sakis Mitrolidis May 23, 2025 After circling the glowing embers three times, participants begin to walk on them, swaying to the music
