In 2026, Orthodox Easter is celebrated on April 12. In Alanya and Mahmutlar, on Orthodox Easter 2026 (the night service is usually held on the night of April 11–12), services take place in three Orthodox parishes:
1. Orthodox parish in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God “Pisidian”. This is the main church of the Pisidian Metropolis of the Constantinople Patriarchate.
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/BuaFF5pYQ9rpLUDr6?g_st=ac The church is located on a mountain, heading towards the mountains along Barış Caddesi street.
Service schedule:
April 11. Holy Saturday
9:00 — Vespers with the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
23:00 — Midnight Office. Procession.
Paschal Matins. Night Divine Liturgy
April 12. HOLY RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. EASTER
10:00 — Matins. Divine Liturgy
16:00 — Great Paschal Vespers
Blessing of Easter food, kulich and eggs will take place after 00:00 and until 18:00 on Sunday.
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It is difficult to reach the Pisidian Icon church on foot as it is located on a mountain, so it is better to use a taxi or private transport. On Easter night, the parish sometimes organizes free shuttle buses from different parts of the city, driver’s phone: 05324759973
2. Parish of the Russian Orthodox Church (Alanya center)
Priest Dimitry Bogatyr
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/fQLQHM3YaMkosjNZ6?g_st=ac Hacet, Canlılar Sk. 11a
The church is located on the ground floor of a residential building (there is a sign), not in a standalone храм.
On Holy Saturday (April 11), blessing of kulich is usually organized during the day, and the праздничное service is held at night or Sunday morning.
3. Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aY3xdRYYt5fuub4K6 The Orthodox Church of the Great Martyr George
Located in a historic building in the Hacımehmetli district, not far from the center on the Cleopatra side.