How Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter in Central Asia and ...
In 2025, Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter on April 20. This central event in the Orthodox liturgical calendar is marked with solemnity and joy across
timesca.comOrthodox Easter is celebrated by many countries, primarily where Eastern Orthodox churches are strongest. The latest reporting typically lists countries with large observances including Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Cyprus, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Georgia, Belarus, Albania (in Orthodox communities), North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, among others, with celebrations often extending to local Orthodox communities worldwide.[3][5][9]
Key points to know right now:
- Dates vary each year because many Orthodox churches follow the Julian calendar; Easter often falls on a different weekend than Western Easter.[3]
- Celebrations typically feature midnight liturgies, candlelight processions, red eggs, family feasts, and public processions in many countries.[5][3]
- Some countries with contested or war-affected contexts still observe large Easter rites, though public celebrations may be affected by security concerns or disruptions in ongoing conflicts (e.g., Ukraine, Russia).[2][3]
Illustrative list of countries frequently highlighted for Orthodox Easter celebrations:
- Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Cyprus, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Georgia, Belarus, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[5][3]
If you want, I can pull a current, country-by-country roundup from recent outlets and present it in a concise bullet list with the latest dates for this year’s celebrations.