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Does Anyone Still Use the Julian Calendar Today?

Discover which religious groups and regions still use the Julian calendar and why the Gregorian calendar is now the global standard.

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Video transcript

Some religious groups and regions still use the Julian calendar. For example, Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas and other religious holidays according to this calendar. However, for most civil and administrative purposes worldwide, the Gregorian calendar is the standard.

Questions and answers

  1. Which groups still use the Julian calendar?

    Some religious groups, particularly Eastern Orthodox Churches, continue to use the Julian calendar to celebrate certain holidays.

  2. Why is the Gregorian calendar more commonly used today?

    The Gregorian calendar is more accurate astronomically and is the international standard for civil and administrative purposes.

  3. What holidays are celebrated according to the Julian calendar?

    Many Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas and other important religious holidays based on the Julian calendar.

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