Good Friday is a special day in Pyrgos…
Every year, the ceremony known as the procession of the body of Christ takes place. Beginning at the steps of the Church of the Virgin Mary, the procession moves with thousands of people following behind through Pyrgos’ narrow streets. Good Friday is for many people their favourite day of Easter holidays in Santorini. The reason of course are the flaming cans that solemnly illuminate the village of Pyrgos. The sight is very popular and impressive whether you are in the alleys or at a distance from the village.
The entire path is navigating by following the countless tiny flames that light the way. Mounting the rooftops of the colorful homes, Pyrgos’ youth place thousands of tin cans and ignite them to set the scene for the Epitaph. Viewed from the outside, Pyrgos itself glows against the night sky, a romantic sight that makes a visit an unforgettable scene for the lucky visitor. Thus the procession of the Epitaph takes place in a magical atmosphere while the villagers throw flower petals and perfume at the Epitaph.
It all starts with the bell of the church… 
people are coming to the church 
outsied a signal fire is lit 
the young boys start to lit the tin cans.. 
there are thousends of tin cans who must be lit quickly 
then the Epitaph moves slowy through the narrow streets 
people are following in a procession 
the village is glooming 
at the end the Epitaph is coming back 
people bend down under the Epitaph while entering the church again 
finaly the Epitaph is entering the church again