What Determines the Date of Greek Easter?

Explore the rules behind Greek Easter's date, including the Julian Calendar and lunar alignment for 2024.

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Greek Easter is determined by the Julian Calendar and must follow the first full moon after the vernal equinox and after Jewish Passover. For 2024, it falls on May 5 due to the alignment of these rules with the lunar and ecclesiastical calendars used by the Eastern Orthodox Church.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How is the date of Greek Easter decided? Greek Easter is based on the Julian Calendar and follows the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
  2. Why does Greek Easter differ from Western Easter? Greek Easter often falls on a different date because it uses the Julian Calendar instead of the Gregorian Calendar used by Western Christianity.
  3. What is the significance of the full moon in determining Easter? The full moon helps establish the timing of Passover, which in turn influences the date of Easter celebrations.

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