For the 600 families who attend Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, Easter is referred to as Pascha — Passover — a holy day whose deep significance is not limited ...

Pascha is derived from the Jewish word Pesah which means "Passover". And here there is a direct link with the New Testament. In 1 Corinthians 5:7 we read, "for our paschal lamb, Christ, has been ...

The important Christian celebration was Pascha, feast of the Resurrection, aka Easter, already observed in New Testament times. Pentecost comes in second, probably followed by a calendar of local ...

Orthodox Pascha celebrations have been held in Central Arkansas for well over a century. ... where the New Testament account of Jesus' resurrection will be read in multiple languages, he said.

Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is one of the most significant and joyous celebrations in Greece, deeply rooted in religious devotion, ancient customs, and rich culinary traditions.

The new St. Luke Orthodox Church in north Spokane will hold Easter service at midnight Saturday, April 27, 2019. (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review) Buy this photo ...