Easter 2021 Greek Orthodox
Orthodox easter 2021 2022 and 2023 orthodox easter is considered to be one of the most important holiday on the greek calendar.
Easter 2021 greek orthodox. The orthodox call this day pascha. Friday april 30th is day number 120 of the 2021 calendar year with 4 months 10 days until orthodox good friday 2021. It will be a perfect opportunity to spend some time on one of the islands and perhaps tie it in with a few days in athens.
Orthodox easter in 2021 is on sunday may 2. Commemorating not only the crucifixion and resurrection easter is considered to mark the passing of winter to spring. The 2021 dates for greek orthodox easter are two weeks later than in 2020.
2020 sunday april 19 2021 sunday may 2 2022 sunday april 24 2023 sunday april 16 2024 sunday may 5 2025 sunday april 20 2026 sunday april 12 2027 sunday may 2 2028 sunday april 16 2029 sunday april 6. That s a huge difference. The date of easter is calculated based on the phases of the moon and the spring equinox.
These dates may be modified as official changes are announced so please check back regularly for updates. The greek orthodox easter 2020 is on 19 april while in 2021 it falls on may the 2nd. This day celebrates the resurrection of jesus from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion on orthodox good friday.
Read about orthodox lent around the world in 2021. In general the weather is expected to be nice in most areas of greece. Great lent marks the start of the easter cycle in the orthodox christian church.
In the united states the romanian orthodox episcopate church russian orthodox church and greek hellenic orthodox church celebrate the day along. It is the most joyous celebration of the entire year as the community gathers together to celebrate the resurrection of jesus christ. Days to orthodox good friday 2021.