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Orthodox Easter Day
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Easter (Paștele) is both a religious and a national holiday in Romania. The Easter date is based on the Orthodox Christian Church’s calendar.
Orthodox Easter Day in Romania
Orthodox Easter Day in Romania is a significant religious and cultural celebration, reflecting the country's strong Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. The date of Easter varies each year, as it is determined by the Julian calendar used by the Eastern Orthodox Church, typically falling one week after the Western Christian Easter.
History and Traditions:
Preceding Lent: The period leading up to Easter starts with a 40-day Lent, a time of fasting and contemplation in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
Holy Week: The final week before Easter, known as Holy Week, includes several important services such as Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (commemorating the Last Supper), Good Friday (the day of Jesus' crucifixion), and Holy Saturday.
Midnight Service: The most important tradition is the midnight church service on Holy Saturday. Parishes across Romania hold a Resurrection service. At midnight, churches are darkened, then lit up dramatically to symbolize Christ's resurrection. Parishioners receive lighted candles to take home, symbolizing bringing light (Jesus) into their homes.
Paschal Greetings: People greet each other with "Hristos a înviat!" ("Christ has risen!"), responding with "Adevărat a înviat!" ("Indeed He has risen!").
What People Do:
Painting Eggs: One of the most distinctive traditions is painting eggs on Great Thursday. These are often dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ but can feature intricate designs in multiple colors.
Easter Foods: Another key aspect is preparing traditional foods such as lamb, cozonac (sweet bread), and pasca (a type of cheesecake). These foods are often blessed at church before being eaten.
Visiting Family: After attending church services, many Romanians visit family members and friends to celebrate together. It's common to have large family meals where blessed food is shared.
Memorial for Departed Loved Ones: It is also a time when Romanians remember their deceased relatives by visiting cemeteries and sometimes leaving food and wine at gravesites.
Orthodox Easter Day in Romania embodies both solemn religious observance and joyous celebration centered on community and family traditions.
