A woman takes a picture of a traditional Ukrainian Easter egg pysanka, installed as part of the upcoming celebrations of Easter, in central Kiev, Ukraine, April 29, 2016. Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko ...

Orthodox Christian churches from Russia to Egypt are preparing to celebrate Easter, also known as Pascha to many Eastern Christians, this Sunday. The celebration, which comes one week after most ...

Inside the Church of Saint Nicholas, Father Nikolai Yakunin blesses parishioners during Pascha (Russian Easter), which begins at midnight and ends at dawn. The smoke of the incense is said to lift ...

Dec. 31 (UPI) --At the end of the year, celebrations of different meanings overlap and intertwine in what are often called the "Paschal festivities." The concept of Pascha predates modern religions ...

While millions of Christians around the world celebrate Easter based on the Gregorian calendar, millions more follow the ancient Julian calendar, leading to the distinct and joyous celebration of ...