Easter
Sun, Apr 20
|All Day
Orthodox Easter Day is an annual holiday commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Time & Location
Apr 20, 2025, 12:00 AM
All Day
About the event
In the Bible, Orthodox Easter is the day when Mary Magdalene found an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed following his death by crucifixion. It marks the end of the 40 days of Lent (40 days of self-reflection and fasting). The Lenten fast is likened to a spiritual journey of the soul through the wilderness of the world. It is observed to strengthen the inner life of the worshiper by weakening the attractions of the flesh and drawing one closer to God. In Eastern churches, during this fast, no meat or animal products (eggs, milk, butter, and cheese) are consumed and fish is eaten only on certain days.
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