Originally posted by Ako
For the purposes of the record, Omar really does deserve the right to chide me most harshly if I fail to wish him a blessed Ramadan. I expect you to hold me to this, my dear Omar. It will help my ability to observe various calendars. |
Did you fast during Lent Ako?
Most orthodox churches are supposed to go vegan aren't they?
Originally posted by Parnell
Is this a calendar thing? As an extremely nominal Catholic we celebrated Easter a couple of weeks ago. |
It is, the orthodox easter dates are taken from the Julian calender not the Gregorian which the catholics & protestants use.
Strangely enough, for Christmas the Russians continue to use the Julian, but the greeks turn around and use the Gregorian