2 Euro, Colored, Crucifixion, Germany

2 Euro, Colored, Easter, Germany. The Christian Easter, commonly known as Pascha or in a more Hellenic tradition as Lambri, and more specifically the Resurrection of Christ or simply the Resurrection, is the most significant feast of the Christian liturgical year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox of March 21st, not included, according to the Julian calendar in the Orthodox Church and the Gregorian calendar in the Roman Catholic Church. The feast commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The term ‘Resurrection’ refers either to the week of Easter until the Saturday of Renewal, or to the period of 50 days following the feast of the Resurrection, culminating in Pentecost. Due to its importance, the feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ influences the liturgical calendar of the Orthodox Church both 40 days before (Great Lent, Triodion) and 50 days after (Pentecostarion period). The services performed during this time are of ancient dignity (dating back to the early centuries of Christianity like the Holy Fire), are deeply reverent and splendid, and are described in detail in the Church’s Typikon.