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  1. Apr 1, 2024 · Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the Resurrection of Jesus three days after His death by crucifixion. For many Christian churches, Easter is the joyful conclusion to the Lenten season of devoted prayer, fasting, and penitence.

  2. Apr 9, 2023 · Easter marks the last day of the Holy Week, which consists of several days that each carry their own significance. These include: Palm Sunday: commemorating when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Holy...

  3. Mar 2, 2021 · Easter, like Christmas, is a tradition that developed later in church history. As the most solemn and preeminent celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, it's unfortunate that many of Easter's customs are mixed with pagan associations and secular commercialization.

  4. Easter is one of the most important holidays of the Christian faith, as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus three days after His death on the cross. Jesus’ resurrection serves as confirmation of all He claimed to be throughout His ministry on earth.

  5. Jan 11, 2021 · Easter is the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth three days after he died from crucifixion by the Roman magistrate Pontius Pilate (c. 30 CE). Easter Sunday is the culmination of the week-long events that preceded his death, re-enacted every year in liturgical ceremonies known as Easter Week.

  6. Apr 15, 2022 · Rooted in more than 2,000 years of ritual and rite, Easter commemorates the central event in the Christian church: the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians see as fulfilling the...

  7. Mar 19, 2024 · Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah, Who would be persecuted,...

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