Followers of the Orthodox and Catholic traditions gather today to observe Easter, the most significant and ancient Christian celebration, commemorating the resurrection of Christ.

The Feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ spans three days, during which Orthodox Christians exchange greetings, saying, “Christ is Risen,” followed by “Truly He is Risen,” for the subsequent 40 days.

To prepare for Christ’s Resurrection, Orthodox Christians engage in a forty-day fast. Easter is a moveable feast, occurring on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox.

On Easter morning, church bells ring out, and congregants, accompanied by the priest, participate in a procession around the church.

After completing three circuits, the priest halts at the church entrance. Holding a cross, a candle, and a censer, he chants the troparion of the Resurrection: “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the graves bestowing life.”

Following this, the doors open, and the priest enters the temple. The service continues with Matins, culminating in the Easter liturgy, during which those who have fasted partake of the Holy Mysteries.

At the conclusion of the liturgy, worshippers greet one another with “Christ is risen,” reaffirming their faith with the response, “Indeed, He is risen.”

After the liturgy, Orthodox families gather for a festive meal featuring red eggs and Easter bread.

Decorated and dyed eggs adorn the table, and guests engage in a traditional game, tapping their eggs against one another. The victor is the one whose egg remains unbroken, while the defeated hands their egg over.

Even Christians who follow the Gregorian calendar celebrate the Resurrection for three days. This feast is moveable, meaning its date shifts annually but always falls on a Sunday.

Easter stands as the paramount Christian holiday honoring the resurrection of Jesus, signifying His return to life.

According to Christian belief, this event occurred three days post Jesus’ crucifixion, specifically on the first Sunday after Good Friday.

Easter is celebrated following the Jewish Passover, occurring on the first Sunday after the full moon that lands on or immediately after the spring equinox.

For Christians adhering to the Gregorian calendar, Easter is observed between March 22 and April 25.

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