Easter 2016: when do we celebrate the Bright Sunday of Christ this year?

The Feast of the Passover is the most significant event in the year for Orthodox and Catholics, the foundation of a deep faith and a great truth, evangelized by the apostles. On this day, believers celebrate the resurrection of the crucified son of God on the cross, the victory of Life over Death, of good over evil.

The status of Easter in Orthodoxy is displayed by one phrase "Holidays feast and celebration among celebrations." At present it is a holy festival from a passing date, which carries a deep historical and religious meaning. The Orthodox day of the Bright Resurrection is dedicated to the transition from earth to heaven, from death to life. And the Catholic Easter is a memory of the exodus of the Jewish people from the Egyptian captivity.

Easter 2016: what is the number of Catholic and Orthodox

The great day of Christ's Resurrection falls on different dates every year. It depends, for example, on the first full moon after the vernal equinox. In 2013 - March 31 and May 5, in 2014 - April 20, in 2015 - April 5 and March 12. And what is the date of the Easter of 2016 for Catholics and Orthodox Christians? In the year of the Fiery Monkey, Easter will come to the Orthodox on May 1. It is on this day that almost the entire population of Russia will have fun and rest, there are Easter cakes and painted eggs, observe traditions and rituals. Catholic Easter will be on March 27 and will bring believers no less joy and fun.

Easter 2016: traditions and omens

Orthodox Easter begins to celebrate at night from April 30 to May 1. With the first bells ringing, you can go to church with painted eggs, Easter cakes and other delicacies. During the service the priest consecrates the baskets brought by parishioners with edible attributes. Upon returning home, people begin to break fast and congratulate all the guests and casual ones with the symbolic phrase "Christ is risen" and a threefold kiss. In response, they certainly say "Truly Risen."

On Easter Monday it is customary to visit godparents and relatives: parents, grandmothers, grandfathers, brothers and sisters. With a must, you must take special gifts: colored eggs, cakes, meat dishes. According to an ancient tradition, having tried nine cakes from different housewives, you will find happiness for the whole year.

Particular attention has always been paid to the Easter signs. So:

Easter 2016 is a sacred period when all evil spirits become unusually evil. On this day you should not wander through the dark alleys. It is better to spend time in a circle of close people at a generous table with cheerful congratulations and "Christoso".