Orthodox Pascha, also known as Easter, is the most important and widely celebrated feast in the Orthodox Christian liturgical year. In 2025, Orthodox Pascha will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20.
The date of Orthodox Pascha is determined by the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. As a result, Orthodox Pascha typically falls later than Western Easter.
Orthodox Pascha commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The resurrection is seen as the central event in the Christian faith, and Orthodox Christians believe that it offers hope and salvation to all people. Orthodox Pascha is a time of great joy and celebration, and it is often preceded by a period of fasting and repentance.
