Orthodox Easter is the date when Eastern Orthodox Christians throughout the world celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, Orthodox Easter is on 27 April 2008, according to the Julian Calendar. The Western Christians (Catholics and Protestants) now use the Gregorian Calendar to calculate their Easter. Orthodox Easter is also known as 'Pascha' in Greek, and has continued to be celebrated in the same way by Orthodox Christians for over 2,000 years.
It is usually celebrated later than Catholic & Protestant Easter. However, every few years, all of Christendom celebrate Easter together.
Orthodox Easter in 2013 is May 5th.
Orthodox Easter 2111 will be on Sunday, May 3.
Orthodox Easter 2012 was on Sunday, April 15.
Orthodox Easter 2013 was on Sunday, May 5.
Orthodox Easter this year will occur on Sunday, April 12, 2015.
Greek Orthodox Easter 1939 was on Sunday, April 9.
No, you cannot get married during the period when Orthodox Lent begins and Orthodox Easter, as Great Lent is a period of mourning and fasting. You can get married before Lent or after Easter, but not during Lent.
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Eastern Orthodox Pascha (Easter) is on 5may2013.
Orthodox Easter Lent (Great Lent) started on Monday, February 23, 2015.
Greek Orthodox Easter 1950 fell on April 9 in the Julian calendar.
Yes, Easter is the most important event in the church calendar for all Orthodox Christians throughout the world. Easter in Russia is observed by more than 100 million Russian Orthodox people.