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pascha

Pascha (noun) means Passover (biblical, Israelite, Jewish, or Christian Passover; this term also includes Quartodeciman Passover, observed on Nisan 14, especially by Christians in Asia Minor).

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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pascha?

"pascha" (noun) means passover (biblical, Israelite, Jewish, or Christian Passover; this term also includes Quartodeciman Passover, observed on Nisan 14, especially by Christians in Asia Minor).

What are the different meanings of pascha?

"pascha" has 3 main meanings: 1. Passover (biblical, Israelite, Jewish, or Christian Passover; this term also includes Quartodeciman Passover, observed on Nisan 14, especially by Christians in Asia Minor); 2. Easter, the most important Christian religious holy day or feast; 3. Orthodox Christian church services during the week succeeding Easter.