Easter 2025 Orthodox and Catholic refers to the celebration of Easter in the year 2025 according to the traditions and practices of the Orthodox and Catholic Christian churches. Easter is the most important holiday in the Christian liturgical year, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
In 2025, Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter on April 20, while Catholic Christians will celebrate on April 13. This difference in dates is due to the use of different calendars by the two churches. The Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar, while the Catholic Church uses the Gregorian calendar. While the two calendars were in sync in 1582 when the Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, the Orthodox Church did not adopt it and the calendars have gradually drifted apart since.