Procter Camp and Conference Center
Diocese of Southern Ohio
2001
Eas·ter /ˈēstər/. noun
- the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion on Calvary.
- also called Pascha, Zatik or Resurrection Sunday
- derived from the Anglo-Saxon: “Eostre” – goddess of spring and fertility. (att. the Venerable Bede)
- Les Påques – French
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because I see everything else.”
C.S. Lewis
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Easter: The Day of Resurrection – April 5, 2015
Easter VI: – Memorial Day Weekend – May 26, 2019
Easter II: About Forgiveness – April 7, 2013
“Living God, long ago, faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and the world was changed forever: Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep, and our faith as true.” Amen.
Daily Prayers for All Seasons – Easter