Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for those trapped

Orthodox Easter takes place between April 4 and May 8, following the first full moon after Passover.

Orthodox Easter always falls after the Jewish celebration of Passover,...

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....because, according to the New Testament, the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ took place

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......after he entered Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.

Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for those trapped

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Greek Easter is the same day as Orthodox Easter,...

but the individual celebrations vary by specific churches, locations and cultures.

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Most honor the holiday with church services called Paschal Vigils on Holy Saturday,..

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Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for those trapped..CLICK FOR MORE........

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