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.

|ByREUTERS
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.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
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.

|ByREUTERS

Lent 2022 in the Holy Land - here's what has been happening

The three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and charity.

APRIL 10, 2022ByLATIN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM
The parish of Rafidia, near Nablus, brought Holy Communion to isolated families in the area.

Holy Week celebrations in Jerusalem - the full schedule

APRIL 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Holy Week image (illustrative)

A history of Easter feasts

Opinion: Why the English breakfast might be medieval

APRIL 6, 2022ByGILES GASPER
Hot cross buns

'Easter Bunny, you're just not part of the Resurrection story'

Opinion: Easter vs. Resurrection Day vs. Passover

APRIL 5, 2022ByCHRISTINE DARG
Christian worshippers mark Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City

Sri Lanka deaths hit 359, U.S. envoy confirms foreign groups responsible

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the coordinated bomb attacks on churches and hotels.

APRIL 24, 2019ByREUTERS
Men carry dead bodies towards ambulances near the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019.

Woman holding baby and a gun tackled after threatening church on Easter

Conkey allegedly pointed the gun at the baby at one point.

APRIL 23, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Easter eggs

Sri Lanka attacks death toll rises to 290, about 500 wounded

Three Sri Lankan churches and three hotels were hit by explosions on Easter Sunday, wounding hundreds of people, police sources said.

APRIL 22, 2019ByREUTERS
Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Easter, Good Friday celebrated in Jerusalem - watch

The ceremonial lighting of the "holy fire" took place at the historic church.

APRIL 21, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Christian worshippers attend Easter Sunday Mass in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Church April 21, 2019