Millions of Greeks are celebrating Orthodox Easter at home this year due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Footage filmed in Thessaloniki on Saturday (April 18th) night showed residents greeting each other from the safety of their balconies and watching fireworks.

According to the filmer, the city would normally be packed with tens of thousands of people wandering in and out of churches at this time of year.

Greece: Orthodox Easter celebrations at home for all Greeks amid coronavirus lockdown. - Greek Orthodox Easter Celebration during the COVID-19 times in Thessaloniki, Greece. Usually, there are thousands of people in and out of the churches across the country as it is the most sacred religious celebration, but this year everyone stayed at home due to quarantine measures and wish at their neighbors on balcony.