How Ibis Care Fosters Meaningful Orthodox Easter Traditions for Residents

The Ibis Care community recently celebrated Orthodox Easter, a special and significant time in the Orthodox religious calendar. Residents and staff celebrated with spiritual activities and cultural events during this important time, explains La Stacey Baramy, CEO of Ibis Care.

“We are proud to support residents in living a spiritual life; encouraging cultural traditions and facilitating activities is very important at Ibis Care,” Ms Baramy says.

In the lead up to Easter Sunday, residents of Ibis Care Blakehurst received blessings and the offer of Holy Communion and Holy Oil by Bishop Christodoulos of Magnesia. They also created crosses made from palm leaves on Palm Sunday.

“Together, we help residents experience a profound sense of spiritual upliftment and joy through religious events,” Ms Baramy says.

During Holy Week residents created beautifully decorated candles ‘lambathes’ to light on Good Friday, they boiled eggs and dyed them a deep red colour and baked tsourekia to enjoy together on Easter Sunday.

“In maintaining a spiritual life, our Greek Orthodox staff facilitate gatherings with meaningful spiritual discussions about Easter. Resident families and friends are invited and regularly involved in the daily lives of their loved ones at Ibis Care,” Ms Baramy adds.

“Ibis Care homes are warm, welcoming and friendly places where every resident is treated with respect, dignity and compassion.

“We pride ourselves on delivering a lived experience that goes beyond clinical needs, defined by moments of fun, family and friendship.”

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