28 April, 2019
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Synod of Bishops Russian Church in NYC
Where to celebrate Easter in NYC:
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
St. Nicholas Cathedral
15 E 97th st, New York, NY, 10029
https://ruschurchusa.org
Just like Christmas, Easter in Russia is celebrated according to the Julian calendar. It usually occurs in April or May, about two weeks after it’s celebrated by the Western Christians. Easter in Russia is perhaps the only religious holiday that somewhat celebrated even during the Soviet times.
Easter 2019. Sunday, April 28
Easter or Pascha is the oldest and most important Christian feast, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. Easter is preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting and penance.