Easter 2025 Orthodox. Following the practice of early jewish christians, eastern orthodox churches initially observed easter on the fourteenth day of nisan, or the first day of passover. Orthodox easter is the most important holiday on the eastern christian church's calendar.
Orthodox easter for the year 2025 is celebrated/ observed on sunday, may 5. The church calendar contains the dates of the main orthodox holidays dedicated to remembering historical events from the life of jesus christ, the virgin mary (theotokos) and other saints.