Easter is one of the most significant and sacred holidays of Christianity. It is celebrated every year at different times and with different traditions in the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. While the two denominations share the same religious heritage, some of their Easter-related practices differ from each other.

One of the main differences between Orthodox and Catholic Easter is the difference in the date of celebration. Catholic Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring, while Orthodox Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon after March 21 (according to the Julian calendar). Due to this difference, the dates of the celebration of Easter in different denominations can differ by one or more weeks.

Another difference between the two types of Easter lies in the ceremony itself. Orthodox Easter is a more traditional and religious holiday, which is celebrated in the church with special reverence. In some Orthodox countries, for example, in Greece and Russia, a magnificent procession with holiday icons is traditionally carried out. While Catholic Easter, although also a religious holiday, is usually less formal and includes more entertainment and traditions such as egg hunting and family dinner.

In addition, there are differences in the religious rites associated with Easter. For example, in the Catholic Church, Easter celebrations usually include a special service called the "evening service of light" that takes place on Saturday night into Sunday, in which fire taken from the holy fire is used to light the worshipers' candles. Whereas in the Orthodox