Orthodox Easter April 19th
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Orthodox Easter
April 19 marks the day of Orthodox Easter celebrated throughout Eastern Europe, with customs that have been observed for centuries. Referred to as Pascha in most countries, it is considered the most important religious holiday of the year, often more significant and sacred than Christmas. Orthodox Easter is celebrated later than that in the West, (typically one week) and follows the Julian calendar as opposed to the West which follows the Gregorian calendar.
The weeks leading up to Easter are usually quite solemn leading up to the celebrations of the Easter weekend when the atmosphere is quite festive. Special foods, desserts, and brightly colored eggs are part of the custom as the parishioners greet each other with the words, “He has risen.”
submitted by Hal Molhoek
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Orthodox Easter
April 19 marks the day of Orthodox Easter celebrated throughout Eastern Europe, with customs that have been observed for centuries. Referred to as Pascha in most countries, it is considered the most important religious holiday of the year, often more significant and sacred than Christmas. Orthodox Easter is celebrated later than that in the West, (typically one week) and follows the Julian calendar as opposed to the West which follows the Gregorian calendar.
The weeks leading up to Easter are usually quite solemn leading up to the celebrations of the Easter weekend when the atmosphere is quite festive. Special foods, desserts, and brightly colored eggs are part of the custom as the parishioners greet each other with the words, “He has risen.”
submitted by Hal Molhoek
