Orthodox Easter in 2024

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AKA Name	Pascha, Feast of Feasts
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on09:35	#OrthodoxEaster
Related Hashtags	#Easter, #Ukraine, #Orthodox
2024 Date	May 5, 2024
2025 Date	April 20, 2025

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Elderly Russian-speaking people, celebrating Orthodox Easter, are being physically forced out of a church and arrested by Zelensky's regime, funded with your tax dollars. Is this the fight for democracy that we constantly hear about? Show more From AF Post
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) May 4, 2024

Israeli police violently arrested Greek Consul's guard at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied Jerusalem, during celebrations for Holy Saturday by thousands of Christians ahead of Orthodox Easter Sunday. Israeli forces previously set up iron barriers around the church to… Show more
— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) May 4, 2024

I send my warmest wishes to the brothers and sisters of the Orthodox Churches and some Eastern Catholic Churches who are celebrating Easter today. May the Risen Lord fill all communities with joy and peace, and comfort those who are tried. Show more
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 5, 2024

We wish all who are celebrating today a happy Orthodox Easter. May your day be filled with joy.
— Department of State (@StateDept) May 5, 2024

BREAKING: Ukrainian officials are throwing out and arresting Christian churchgoers celebrating Orthodox Easter in churches @Megatron_ron
— Patriarch Hermogenes (@Germogen_Moscow) May 4, 2024

Today, May 5, marks Orthodox Easter, known as Velykden or “Great Day” in Ukrainian. At the center of the week-long preparations is the Easter basket, known as sviachene meaning “that which is blessed.” kyivindependent.com What's in a Ukrainian Easter basket? The answer isn't chocolate
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 5, 2024

Today is Easter for Orthodox Christians. During the medieval period the Roman Emperors in Constantinople would celebrate Easter with a procession from the Great Palace to the Hagia Sophia! Show more
— ShadowsOfConstantinople (@RomeInTheEast) May 5, 2024

Christos Anesti! Christ is risen! To all our Orthodox Christian brothers and sisters who celebrate the Great and Holy Pascha (Easter) today, may the love of Christ shower you with joy and peace.
— Cardinal Cupich (@CardinalBCupich) May 5, 2024

Happy Easter to all Orthodox Christians celebrating Easter today! May God bless you and your families.
— Iraqi Christian Foundation (@iraqschristians) May 5, 2024

“Christos Anesti! Christ Is Risen!” - Here is my second “One Minute Music Video” for this week. Today is Easter Sunday for Eastern Orthodox Christians. Here I sing “Christ Is Risen” in both Greek and English. Christ Is Risen! Indeed He Is Risen! Show more
— David Zuder (@davidmzuder) May 5, 2024

Orthodox Easter in 2024

Orthodox Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection three days after his crucifixion and death. Following his death, he was removed from the cross and buried in a tomb. On Sunday, it was discovered that Jesus' tomb was empty.