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April 12, 2026

FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter

In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics

FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter

TL;DR

  • Orthodox Easter, also called Paskha or Resurrection Sunday, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.
  • The date is calculated annually based on the lunisolar calendar, following the First Ecumenical Council's decree to celebrate after the Jewish Passover and the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
  • In 2025, Orthodox Easter falls on April 20, aligning with Catholic Easter.
  • The holiday's observance in Russia has a complex history, including suppression after the 1917 revolution and a gradual resurgence of public celebration from the late 1980s.
  • Holy Week, leading up to Easter, includes Maundy Thursday (Last Supper, foot washing), Good Friday (crucifixion, strict fast), and Holy Saturday (descent into Hell, anticipation of the Holy Fire).
  • Easter celebrations involve specific foods like kulich (Easter bread), paskha (cottage cheese dessert), and dyed eggs.
  • The main colors of Easter services are white (divine light) and red (God's love).

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