The Easter was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Holy Metropolis of France across the country and the Principality of Monaco.
Metropolitan Emmanuel of France officiated at St. Stephanos Metropolitan Church of Paris, Bishop Irinej of Reggio at St. Constantine and Helen Church of Paris and Bishop Maximus of Melitene at the Holy Church of Virgin Mary of Marseilles.
Metropolitan of France sang “Christ is raised” among the crowd of faithful at the Metropolitan Church of Paris.
After conveying the wishes of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Emmanuel wished the congregation and offered them the traditional red eggs.