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In the evening, the service is centered around mourning Christ’s death. This is referred to as the Lamentations service. The Epitaphios procession then begins around the streets of the church with bells ringing, commemorating the burial procession of Christ. Accompanying the solemn procession are the people of the congregation, who continuously chant the Lamentations | Greek City Times | Facebook