Pascha
See also: pascha
English
Etymology
From Latin pascha, from Ancient Greek πάσχα (páskha, “Passover”), from Aramaic פסחא (paskha), from Hebrew פסח (pesakh).
Noun
Pascha (plural Paschas)
- Easter, the most important Christian religious feast.
- Orthodox Christian church services during the week succeeding Easter.
Adjective
Pascha (not comparable)
- Pertaining to Easter.
- In the Orthodox Christian church, Pascha week is the week succeeding Easter.
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