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It includes People of the Easter Rising that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Pages in category "Women in the Easter Rising" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
Easter, [nb 1] also called Pascha [nb 2] (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, [nb 3] is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
In some traditions, Easter Sunday is the first Sunday of Eastertide and the following Sunday (Low Sunday) is the second Sunday of Eastertide and so on. [15] [16] Easter Sunday and Pentecost correspond to pre-existing Jewish feasts: The first day of Pesach (פסח) and the holiday of Shavu'ot (שבועות).
This list of best Easter songs and albums, including favorites performed by contemporary Christian artists (plenty of Hillsong Worship and Chris Tomlin), gospel greats, world-renowned choirs, and ...
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The tradition of egg decoration in Slavic cultures originated in pagan times, [1] [2] and was transformed by the process of religious syncretism into the Christian Easter egg. Over time, many new techniques were added. Some versions of these decorated eggs have retained their pagan symbolism, while others have added Christian symbols and motifs.
Rosa Rush (1905 – 1971) was an American artist known for her work with the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). [1] Her work is included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art , [ 2 ] the National Gallery of Art , [ 3 ] and the Smithsonian American Art Museum .
"Easter hymn" English 1739 "Christus ist erstanden! O tönt" Christ is risen! O sound Johann Weinzierl: Schniebel, Paul German 1826 paraphrase of Victimae paschali laudes "Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron" Praised be God on highest throne Michael Weiße: Melchior Vulpius: German 1531 / 1609 melody later "Ihr Christen, singet hocherfreut"