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,...
....because, according to the New Testament, the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ took place
......after he entered Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.
Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for those trapped
Greek Easter is the same day as Orthodox Easter
,...
but the individual celebrations vary by specific churches, locations and cultures.
Most honor the holiday with church services called Paschal Vigils on Holy Saturday,..
Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for those trapped..
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