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What is the difference between Greek Orthodox Easter and Roman Catholic Easter?
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∙ 13y ago
The Orthodox Church uses the old Julian calendar to calculate Easter, whereas the Roman Catholics and Protestants use the new Gregorian calendar. Previously, they all used the same Julian calendar, until Pope Gregory XIII changed it (and named the new calendar after himself) in 1582. This means that Easter for Roman Catholics and Protestants can often take place before the Jewish passover, which is chronologically inaccurate, whereas Orthodox Easter is always after the Jewish passover, which is the historically accurate sequence of events.
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∙ 7y agoIt is Greek orthodox regardless of where in Greece you reside whether you are Athenian or Thessalian or Macedonian, Epirotian or Thracian orthodox etc. The foreign church of the Former Yugoslav Republic to the north of Greece, while a Christian church is a schismatic church and not recognized by the ecumenical patriarchy of Constantinople as part of the orthodox church.
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When it will be Easter in Romania this year?
Romania is Christian (98%) and follows the Greek Orthodox calendar. Easter this year is one week after the Catholic Easter. Good Friday would be on the 17th .
Can I get married between orthodox Lent and orthodox Easter?
No, you cannot get married during the period when Orthodox Lent begins and Orthodox Easter, as Great Lent is a period of mourning and fasting. You can get married before Lent or after Easter, but not during Lent.
Why Catholic Easter is one week before orthodox?
Because the two Churches (Orthodox and Catholic) use different calendars to calculate the date of Easter (which is a movable holiday). The Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar, whereas the Catholic Church uses the Gregorian calendar. The two Easters are not always a week apart (in 2007, they were on the same day), but that's usually the case.
What is orthodox Easter?
Orthodox Easter is the date when Eastern Orthodox Christians throughout the world celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, Orthodox Easter is on 27 April 2008, according to the Julian Calendar. The Western Christians (Catholics and Protestants) now use the Gregorian Calendar to calculate their Easter. Orthodox Easter is also known as 'Pascha' in Greek, and has continued to be celebrated in the same way by Orthodox Christians for over 2,000 years.
Why is orthodox Easter May 5 in 2013 This is much later than western orthodox Easter March 31. The difference between Julian and Gregorian calendars is 13 days not 35 days in this case.?
Because you also have to allow for the first full moon after the spring equinox and other variable when calculating the date of Easter.
Why is orthodox Easter May 5 in 2013 This is much later than western orthodox Easter March 31. The difference between Julian and Gregorian calendars is 13 days not 35 days in this case?
Because you also have to allow for the first full moon after the spring equinox and other variable when calculating the date of Easter.
When do the Irish celebrate Easter?
Ireland celebrates Easter with the Catholic Church in Rome, as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox and other Christian Churches. So for 2010, Easter Sunday is the 4th of April and that is when Easter will be celebrated in Ireland.
What day is orthodox Easter in Ukraine?
Orthodox Easter in 2013 is May 5th.
When is orthodox Easter 2111?
Orthodox Easter 2111 will be on Sunday, May 3.
When is Orthodox Easter in 2012?
Orthodox Easter 2012 was on Sunday, April 15.
When is the orthodox Easter?
In 2012, Easter Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Serbian, Bulgarian +++ Easter is celebrated on April 15. one week later than Western (Protestant & Roman Catholic) Easter. Every few years the date line-up, due to a different calender: In the West - Gregorian / In the East - Justinian.
What date orthodox Easter 2013?
Orthodox Easter 2013 was on Sunday, May 5.
