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Know everything about Easter 2023: History, Significance and Celebration

Easter or Resurrection Sunday is one of the most important Christian holidays. It is rooted in the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was crucified, and was even buried, but resurrected. The festival commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the…

The Times of India

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week

The Independent UK

Pilsen Via Crucis Stations of the Cross draws biggest crowd in years

The annual reenactment of the last days of Jesus Christ’s life has long drawn crowds. In its 46th year, organizers said attendance was higher than it had been even before the pandemic.

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Solemn service, joyous feasts to ring in Easter festivity in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Forty days of Lenten fasting and penance come to a close on Holy Saturday, setting the stage for Easter, the biggest festival of the Christian calendar. Easter marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave after his crucifixion on Good Friday.

The Times of India

Millions, including leaders of various parties, remember Lord Jesus on Good Friday

Millions and millions of people, including top leaders of various political parties, remembered Lord Jesus on Good Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man cries out in agony as he is NAILED to cross in real crucifixion on Good Friday

The real-life crucifixions in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mirror

Live Easter reenactments resume in the Philippines despite Catholic Church objections

The real-life reenactments in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Watch as Good Friday services held in Jerusalem

Watch as Christians hold Good Friday services in Jerusalem amid ongoing protests in the city.

The Independent UK

What happened on Good Friday?

Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

The Independent UK

Good Friday 2023: What happened and why is it significant for Christians?

Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Easter week still a ritual in more secular Spain

The drum beat rises on a packed Seville street as Jose Maria Segura opens his mouth and begins the wail of the “saeta,” a pained, mournful ode to Jesus Christ in death.

The Independent UK

Filipinos to be nailed to crosses despite church objection

At least 12 Filipinos are to be nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that is rejected by the Catholic church

The Independent UK

Good Friday services held across Australia as church leaders share messages of love and faith

As thousands of churchgoers attend Good Friday services across Australia, religious leaders have spoken of the way in which the day's deep and sombre significance continues to resonate, two millennia after the death of Jesus Christ.

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Cardinal Cupich washes feet of Venezuelan refugees in Holy Thursday ritual: ‘It was divine.’

The Holy Week ritual that symbolizes humility and servitude was performed during Mass at Holy Name Cathedral.

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Filipino Catholics mark Jesus' crucifixion with self-flagellation

A group of 20 Catholic devotees walked barefoot for hours in Manila on Thursday while repeatedly striking their backs with bamboo whips to commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ.

Evening Standard

How to watch Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday

There will be two performances this Good Friday.

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Why do we celebrate Easter and why does the date change every year?

It's not just an excuse to eat chocolate! We've explained why we celebrate Easter today, the meanings and history behind it.

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Why does the date of Easter change every year?

Easter can fall on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. The date took millennia to standardize for surprisingly complex reasons.

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The Independent UK

Maundy Thursday 2023: What is the meaning of the Christian holy day?

Maundy Thursday marks the fifth day of Holy Week in the lead-up to Easter

The Conversation

From goddesses and rabbits to theology and 'Superstar': 4 essential reads on Easter's surprisingly complicated history

What’s Easter about? In some ways, the answer is pretty simple: Jesus Christ, and Christians’ belief that he rose from the dead.

Salon

Trump as Jesus: MAGA jumps the shark

The elevation of Donald Trump to the level of god or prophet by his followers represents a much larger trend

The Week

Semana Santa: Holy Week processions in Spain

Celebrated through religious processions and festivities leading up to Easter Sunday, Semana Santa, the holiest week in the Spanish calendar, has begun.

Daily Mirror

Passion of the Christ actor Christo Jivkov tragically dies aged 48 from lung cancer

Jivkov was an actor and producer who was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and found fame starring in Passion of the Christ

Reuters

Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health of Pope Francis as they presented palm fronds to be blessed.

The Independent UK

Palm weaving workshops join faith, culture for Palm Sunday

Christians around the world will be getting blessed palm branches at Palm Sunday services, which start the church’s most solemn week

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