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Easter, the most important Christian religious holy day or feast.
- What does Pascha mean in Greek?
- Why is Easter called Pascha?
- What is another name for Pascha?
- What does Pacsha mean?
What does Pascha mean in Greek?
The word “Pascha”, Easter in Greek, stems from the Jewish “Pasah” which means “Passover”. The preparations for the celebration of the Resurrection start on Holy Thursday.
Why is Easter called Pascha?
About the holiday: In the Orthodox Church, the feast of Easter is called Pascha, which means the Passover. On Pascha, Orthodox Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and this feast is a celebration of the defeat of death.
What is another name for Pascha?
In nearly all Romance languages, the name of the Easter festival is derived from the Latin Pascha. In Spanish, Easter is Pascua, in Italian and Catalan Pasqua, in Portuguese Páscoa and in Romanian Paşti.
What does Pacsha mean?
Definitions of Pascha. the Jewish feast of the Passover. synonyms: Pasch. type of: Feast of the Unleavened Bread, Passover, Pesach, Pesah. (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
