Latest News About Which Countries Celebrate Orthodox Easter

Orthodox Easter is celebrated by many countries, primarily where the Orthodox Christian tradition is strong, with dates typically differing from Western Easter due to the Julian calendar. Key countries and regions with Orthodox Easter observances include:

• Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Cyprus, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania
• Additionally in the Balkans and parts of the Middle East and Africa with sizable Orthodox communities: Albania, Belarus, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Lebanon, and Ethiopia (Orthodox Tewahedo tradition)

Notes:

• The date often falls a week or more after Western Easter because many Orthodox churches use the Julian calendar for calculating Easter.
• Celebrations typically feature midnight services, processions, and family feasts with traditional foods like lamb, red eggs, and special breads.

If you’d like, I can pull a current list of countries where Orthodox Easter is observed this year and provide a concise day-by-day schedule for major celebrations in select countries.