Easter Sunday

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations

A Ukrainian soldier said Russian reconnaissance drones were still circling the area despite the ceasefire, while the Belgorod region's governor said two people were killed by Ukrainian shelling.

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin makes the sign of the cross during the Orthodox Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on April 12, 2026.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest as they take part in the ‘Biden: Stop supporting genocide!’ rally in New York City on January 20.

Pro-Palestinian activists disrupt Easter services at NYC cathedral

On social media, the group said that silence was complicity with Israeli military operations in Gaza and the climate crisis.

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Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday at the Saint Porfirios church in Gaza City April 1, 2018.

Church upset at curbs on Orthodox Easter crowds

Amid recent tensions at the Gaza, Lebanon and Syria borders boiling over, Israel reportedly canceled travel permits for Gazan Christians for the upcoming feast.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Ukrainian people with Orthodox Easter message, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at the Saint Sophia cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine April 23, 2022.

Ukraine's Zelensky denounces Russian strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday

The majority of Ukraine's 41 million people are Orthodox Christians who celebrate Easter a week from now.

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Russian Patriarch avoids criticizing Ukraine conflict

"May the Lord heal the wounds inflicted on people."

APRIL 23, 2022ByREUTERS
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducts a service in Moscow

Easter chants echo in ancient cistern near birthplace of Christianity

"There’s an echo."

APRIL 23, 2022ByREUTERS
Few steps away from Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visitors discover an underground cistern with a musical surprise

Ukrainian children delight in painting Easter eggs

"This is, firstly, a symbol of life."

APRIL 23, 2022ByREUTERS
A girl looks at an Easter egg painted in the traditional style in Kyiv

Yair Netanyahu reminds followers: Jesus was Jewish

Netanyahu said Passover, Easter share "ancient and common root"

APRIL 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Britain's Rwanda asylum plan

Justin Welby said British PM's strategy posed "serious ethical questions."

APRIL 17, 2022ByREUTERS
Service to honor British MP David Amess in London

Text at pope's Good Friday service scrapped after Ukrainian protest

"Faced with death, silence is the most eloquent of words."

APRIL 16, 2022ByREUTERS
Pope Francis leads the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service at the Vatican

Ukraine war overshadows pope's Good Friday services

The Good Friday service is one of the few events where the pope does not deliver a homily.

APRIL 16, 2022ByREUTERS
Pope Francis leads the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service at the Vatican

The roots of the Easter bunny explained

Opinion: This mythical figure has taken a long journey from European prehistory to today.

APRIL 15, 2022ByTOK THOMPSON
Easter bunny (illustrative)

Theologian explains different Baptist views on Jesus' resurrection

Opinion: Resurrection is a pivotal event in the Chrsitian faith.

APRIL 15, 2022ByJASON OLIVER EVANS
The resurrection

On Palm Sunday, pope calls for Easter truce in Ukraine

Pope Francis spoke for about 50,000 people in St. Peter's Square.

APRIL 10, 2022ByREUTERS
Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday services at the Vatican