The Epitaphios [eh-pih-tah-fee-ohs] is used during the week leading up to this holiday, and the Harr
The Epitaphios [eh-pih-tah-fee-ohs] is used during the week leading up to this holiday, and the Harrowing of Hell is celebrated on the day before this holiday. The Orthodox Church precedes this holiday with forty days of fasting. The week leading up to this (*) moveable feast celebrates the washing of feet on Maundy Thursday, which occurs near the end of Lent. For 10 points, name this springtime Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
The Epitaphios [eh-pih-tah-fee-ohs] is used during the week leading up to this holiday, and the Harrowing of Hell is celebrated on the day before this holiday.
Easter Sunday (accept Pasch or Pascha)