Easter, also called Pascha (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus Christ, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.  Read more..

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On April 23, 2021, the Post of Moldova issued a nice series (2 stamps) on the occasion of the celebrations of Orthodox Easter ("Sfintele Paşti"), the most important religious festival of the year, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. During this period, Moldovan people use in particular this acclamation "Hristos a Înviat!" ("Christ is risen!") to greet each other.. Read more..