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As some here might be aware, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter by way of the Julian calendar, which means that for this year Easter is celebrated on April 8....not April 1.

My wife's family is Greek and so for this year at least 3 generations met at the cousin's house in Modesto, Ca... dinner was served in the back yard and a great time was had by all. Little ones, old ones, and everyone in between. Wonderful food and wine and prayers and toasts for those who are no longer with us, but whose presence is surely felt...

Christos Anesti!
Christ is risen!

Alithos Anesti!
Truly He is risen!

Pretty good day today....

Jeff
 
Hi,

It's a little late, but I hope it was a happy Easter for all of you, Jeff! I've been telling a friend for several days today would be Easter and she was sure I was making it up until I showed her in the appointment book. As a teacher, she's immersed daily in a "like it or not" multiculturalism regimen, yet the kind we can all celebrate seems to get lost. Glad the family keeps up the tradition.

Rick C
 
How does the Greek Orthodox calculate Easter?

I've read how the Roman Catholic Church calculates the date, which I believe is how most of us accept the date, and it is one convoluted process, having to do with a "Pascal moon" and Jewish Passover.

Far as I'm concerned the date doesn't matter, its the EVENT that is to be observed.


Bob Wright
 
Bob Wright said:
How does the Greek Orthodox calculate Easter?

I've read how the Roman Catholic Church calculates the date, which I believe is how most of us accept the date, and it is one convoluted process, having to do with a "Pascal moon" and Jewish Passover.
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Hi,

Bob, the calculation for practical purposes is reasonably easy as I was taught in my "good Catholic boy" days: Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the Spring equinox (fixed at Mar 21.) So for 2018, the equinox was March 21. First full moon after that was March 31. First Sunday after that was April 1. Not too hard, huh?

Maybe easy but not quite THAT simple: definitions come into play! The Church uses an ecclesiastical full moon where we use an astronomical one for everyday purposes--they're close but not exactly identical--and fixes the equinox as March 21 (assume time as 12:00:01 a.m.?) whereas the astronomical calculation of the equinox can vary slightly. As such it's possible our simple calculation could be wrong, but it's probably not a big chance. If one wants to complicate it for purposes of absolute accuracy, these guys 'splain it in far more detail than we need, including the ecclesiastical rules: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/easter.php Have fun!

I don't know the Orthodox calculation. Easiest way to determine either in my book today is to look on a calendar!

Rick C
 
Above and beyond the obvious awesomeness of Easter. It is extra special to me.

Both of my boys were conceived at Easter time. We went through fertility treatments so we knew she had eggs by ultrasound. We joked that they were Easter eggs. Then they both were Christmas babies.

Both took multiple rounds of IVF treatments, month after month, with no luck. The Easter eggs were the ones that were blessed.

Hope everybody had a great Easter.
 
The local Greek Orthodox Church offers an annual Greek Festival open to the public. All kinds of wonderful Greek food is available and we love to watch the dancers, many of whom are in Greek costume and the band plays Greek music. Also, a tour of the Sanctuary is available. We have a number of friends who are Orthodox.
 
sfhogman said:
As some here might be aware, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter by way of the Julian calendar, which means that for this year Easter is celebrated on April 8....not April 1.

My wife's family is Greek and so for this year at least 3 generations met at the cousin's house in Modesto, Ca... dinner was served in the back yard and a great time was had by all. Little ones, old ones, and everyone in between. Wonderful food and wine and prayers and toasts for those who are no longer with us, but whose presence is surely felt...

Christos Anesti!
Christ is risen!

Alithos Anesti!
Truly He is risen!

Pretty good day today....

Jeff
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Really wonderful. You are blessed truly blessed.
 
Acorn said:
I had a Greek friend. Man those folks know how to eat! Baklava? YUM!
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Years ago my wife had a friend who was a member of the nearby Greek Orthodox Church. She invited Nita to attend some function during the Greek Festival, which she did. When I asked Nita how was the food, she said she didn't know, evrything tasted of garlic!

Bob Wright
 
Bob Wright said:
Years ago my wife had a friend who was a member of the nearby Greek Orthodox Church. She invited Nita to attend some function during the Greek Festival, which she did. When I asked Nita how was the food, she said she didn't know, evrything tasted of garlic!

Bob Wright
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Not the Galakobureko ( aka galactic burrito).
 
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