Post Eagle Newspaper

Friday

Dec 6, 2024

67°F, clear sky
New Jersey

Time Now

12:00:00

The Date of Easter

Prior to A.D. 325, Easter was celebrated on different days of the week, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In that year, the Council of Nicaea was convened by Emperor Constantine. It issued the Easter Rule, which states that Easter shall be celebrated on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. However, …

Continue Reading