Easter
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Why Greek Orthodox and Western Easter will Never Coincide After 2700
This year, Catholic and Greek-Orthodox Christians -- who use different liturgical calendars -- celebrate Easter almost one month apart.
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Why Greeks Dye Eggs Red for Easter
Dying eggs red in anticipation of Greek Easter is a beloved tradition. Families across Greece dye their eggs red together on Holy Thursday.
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Hymn of Kassiane Reverberates Across Greece on Holy Tuesday
The Gospels take center stage on Holy Tuesday in the Orthodox church, as Greeks move closer to the end of Lent and Easter Sunday.
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Greek Easter Holy Week Liturgies
Greek Easter is the most revered time of the year for religious Greeks as they fast for 40 days, go to confession, and attend long liturgies
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Holy Monday, The First Day of Orthodox Holy Week
The first of the seven days leading up to Easter, called Great and Holy Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is Holy Monday.
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Celebrating Orthodox Palm Sunday in Greece
Palm Sunday marks the last Sunday before Easter, and signals the beginning of Holy Week, an important period of prayer and reflection.
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The Dating of Greek Easter—Explained by A Mathematician
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The Greek Orthodox use the calendar devised by Julius Caesar -- the Roman general turned dictator -- versus the calendar tweaked by the Pope.
History
What Exactly Caused Jesus Christ’s Death?
It is known that the death of Jesus Christ occurred somewhere between AD 30 and AD 33. But the exact cause of his death remains a mystery.
According to the Bible, Jesus fell while carrying the cross to Calvary, the...
Greece
The Top Destinations for Greek Easter
With Greek Orthodox Easter fast approaching, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers in order to enjoy the unique holiday customs found in destinations across the country.
While there are some shared Easter traditions throughout...
Culture
The Very Strange History of the Easter Bunnies
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While you’re biting the heads off your chocolate bunnies this weekend, or at Greek Orthodox Easter on April 16, you might wonder how cartoon rabbits became so central to our celebrations.
By Katie Edwards
It’s tempting to assume that because there’s...