Pascha
The English word “Pascha” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- Passover (biblical, Israelite, Jewish, or Christian Passover; this term also includes Quartodeciman Passover, observed on Nisan 14, especially by Christians in Asia Minor)
- Easter, the most important Christian religious holy day or feast.
- Orthodox Christian church services during the week succeeding Easter.
adjective
Etymology
From Latin pascha (“Passover”), from Ancient Greek πάσχα (páskha, “Passover”), from Aramaic פַּסְחָא (paskha), from Hebrew פֶּסַח (pésakh). Doublet of Pasch, paska, paskha, and Pesach.
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