As a result the eastern churches tend to celebrate Christian festivals like Easter on different dates to their western counterparts. This year however the two calendars coincide, and both traditions ...

Fact checked by Karen CilliGrowing up Greek American, the question, "when is Orthodox Easter this year?" always popped up ...

"Easter is a big deal for Orthodox Christians, even more so than Christmas," says George E. Demacopoulos, PhD, co-director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center and a professor of theology at ...

For many Christian denominations, Easter is the joyful conclusion to the Lenten season of devoted prayer, fasting and penitence. Easter is, by modern definition, an annual Christian festival in ...

The Easter story is recorded in all four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It remains a cornerstone of Christian faith, emphasizing hope, renewal, and new beginnings. While Easter often falls on ...

Easter is an important day in the Christian faith. Each year, believers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday after the 40-day period known as Lent. Church services ...

If you want to decorate your home to be in keeping with the Easter season, then Aldi has you covered. Wreaths might be more commonly associated with Christmas, but Aldi's Easter version (£6.99) could ...

Easter is arriving in just a few weeks ... The holiday is important for millions of people around the world who follow the Christian faith. The day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...

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What about eggs and rabbits, are they pagan symbols too? We are sometimes led to believe the usual Easter traditions are based around a pagan celebration and even though it is one of the holiest times ...