The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

Easter is fast approaching. Here's a look at why the date of Easter changes every year and what to know about the holiday.

Easter's date is determined by the spring equinox and lunar cycle, causing it to shift yearly. In 2025, it falls on one of ...

The celebration on Jan. 25 marked the solemn conclusion of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which the Pope ...

In a divinely inspired way, it will be celebrated this year on the same day, as is appropriate for this ecumenical ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

Pope Francis has renewed his proposal for the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church to have a common date to celebrate Holy ...

Unlike many festivals and celebrations which have a set date (Christmas and Halloween, for example), the date of Easter can ...

This year, Orthodox Easter also falls on April 20. That won't happen again until 2028, when both celebrations will be April 16, per the Old Farmers Almanac. 2025 holiday schedule:See full list of ...