Easter Sunday 2025

Sunday of the Resurrection or Easter

Easter Sunday 2025 celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After his crucifixion, death, and burial, three days later, He rose from the grave. By this, He conquered death and redeemed us from sin.

The Easter holy day coincided with some pagan holidays but  the church didn’t celebrate Easter, designated also the Easter Vigil, until the end of the 4th century, owing to the persecution the church experienced during the first few centuries. Pasch referred to the annual celebration of Christ’s Passion and Death in the first three centuries. The Christian creation of the holiday happened when another pagan celebration was in full swing during the 4th century; from the 5th century, it was reserved more for Easter itself. Nevertheless, we strive to celebrate God’s victory over the grave on this holiday.

Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 19th and traditionally observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar. “The word does not properly occur in Scripture, although the King James Version has it in Acts 12:4 where it stands for Passover, as it is rightly rendered in the Revised Version (British and American). There is no trace of Easter celebration in the New Testament, though some would see an intimation of it in 1 Corinthians 5:7. The Jewish Christians in the early church continued to celebrate the Passover, regarding Christ as the true paschal lamb, and this naturally passed over into a commemoration of the death and resurrection of our Lord or an Easter feast.”

His resurrection means the eternal life granted to all who believe in Him. The purpose of Easter also means the full confirmation of all that Jesus taught and preached during His three-year ministry. If He had not risen from the dead or died and not been resurrected, He would have been thought of as just another teacher or prophet. However, His resurrection rebuked all that and provided final and undeniable proof that He was the Son of God and that He had overcome death once and for all. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the core of the Christian gospel. Saint Paul says that if Christ is not raised from the dead, our preaching and hope are in vain (1 Cor. 15:14). Certainly, without the resurrection, there would be no Christian preaching or faith. The apostles of Christ would have continued as the disheartened group, which the Gospel of John depicts as being in hiding for fear of the Jews. They were in total despair until they met the risen Christ (John 20:19). Then they touched Christ’s wounds of the nails and spear and ate and drank with Him. The resurrection became the foundation of everything they said and did (Acts 2-4): “…for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have” (Luke 24:39). The resurrection affirms Jesus of Nazareth as not only the prophesied Messiah of Israel but as the King and Lord of a new Jerusalem: a new heaven and a new earth.

For many, it is a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope. It is considered the Church’s most important and oldest festival.

Easter Sunday is also a time of joy and celebration for Anglicans worldwide. It is a day when countless individuals come together to attend church services, join in Easter egg hunts, and unite with loved ones to share meals and exchange gifts. We also link the holiday with other traditions, such as the Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, and special foods like hot cross buns.

The Easter Bunny symbolizes fertility, new life, and the arrival of spring. It is a beloved character in Easter traditions, often depicted as a playful rabbit delivering colorful eggs to children. This joyful symbol has its roots in ancient festivals celebrating the renewal of life in the springtime. 

Easter eggs symbolize new life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, signifying hope and renewal. 

Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday to mark the end of Lent. 

These traditions have become deeply rooted in celebrating Easter, and we invite you to join us in celebrating this event April 19th, Easter Sunday 2025.
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