Alexandros Thomas Mourmouras
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Started on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. EST
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Ended on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2 p.m. EST
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Please join us for a Memorial service for Alex, followed by a reception and traditional Makaria, or feast in honor of the deceased. Alekos loved to host guests for backyard bbqs in Bethesda, so this tradition is a perfect fit. There is parking at the Church.
- Memorial starts at 11:20am in the Cathedral
- Makaria / feast at noon in the Frosene Center ballroomFeel free to chose one or both events.
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The term “Makaria” stems from the Greek word, makarios, meaning blessed, often translated as the “meal of blessings” or “mercy meal.” It also shares a connection with two goddesses in Greek mythology, both associated with honorable or blessed deaths.
The Greek Orthodox tradition of Makaria originated in ancient Greece and transformed as Christianity spread through the empire. Archeologists and historians believe that ancient Greeks used to prepare grand feasts following the burial of a loved one. The deceased was considered to be the “host” of the feast, offering food and drinks to those who helped them make a safe passage to the afterlife. These feasts were bountiful and encouraged heavy eating and drinking as a means of celebrating and honoring their host. Family members of the deceased weren’t the only ones to enjoy in the tradition; food was often shared with the community as an expression of generosity.
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