Greek/Orthodox Easter

Greek / Orthodox Easter

Greek Easter is the date when Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter. It is also known as Orthodox Easter or the longer title Greek Orthodox Easter. Like the Easter date that the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches observe, it changes each year depending on the spring equinox—the moment in the spring when the Sun is directly above the equator. Usually, the spring equinox occurs around March 20 or 21.

Greek Easter happens on a different day because it follows the Julian calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar.

Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is the most important Christian festival, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion by the Romans. Celebrated as a day of joy and hope, it signifies the victory of life over death, the forgiveness of sins, and the promise of eternal life.