Orthodox Pascha 2027
Orthodox Pascha, Easter, in 2027 is May 2.
In 2027 Orthodox Pascha falls late, on May 2, well into May. It is late because the paschalion places Pascha on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, reckoned on the older Julian calendar, and always after the Jewish Passover, and in 2027 that full moon comes late.
The moveable cycle of 2027
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, the Triodion opens | February 21 |
| Sunday of the Prodigal Son | February 28 |
| Meatfare Sunday, the Last Judgment | March 7 |
| Cheesefare Sunday, Forgiveness Sunday | March 14 |
| Clean Monday, Great Lent begins | March 15 |
| Lazarus Saturday | April 24 |
| Palm Sunday, the Entry into Jerusalem | April 25 |
| Great and Holy Pascha | May 2 |
| The Ascension | June 10 |
| Pentecost | June 20 |
| All Saints | June 27 |
The Apostles’ Fast in 2027
Because it runs from the Monday after All Saints to the eve of Ss Peter and Paul, its length changes every year with Pascha. In 2027 it is 1 day on the New Calendar, and 14 days on the Old.
New Calendar and Old share every date above: Pascha and its cycle are reckoned the same way by all Orthodox. Only the fixed feasts differ, by thirteen days. About Pascha ›