全球數百萬人慶祝東正教復活節
Millions worldwide celebrate Orthodox Easter
東正教的復活節(Pascha)，是全球約二億三千萬名東正教徒最神聖的節日。
Orthodox Easter, known as Pascha, is the most sacred holiday for approximately 230 million Orthodox Christians globally.
它紀念耶穌基督的復活，象徵著生命戰勝死亡。
It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking the victory of life over death.
在此節日前夕，有為期四十天的大齋期(Great Lent)，這是一段禁食與沉思的時光。
The observance is preceded by Great Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and reflection.
雖然東方與西方的基督徒皆慶祝復活，但由於東正教教會持續使用儒略曆(Julian calendar)並嚴格遵守逾越節的規則，因此復活節的日期往往不同。
While both Eastern and Western Christians celebrate the resurrection, Orthodox churches often observe Easter on a different date due to their continued use of the Julian calendar and a strict adherence to the Passover rule.
在聖週六，信徒們會齊聚一堂參加守夜禮，從中心火焰點燃蠟燭，以象徵基督之光。
On Holy Saturday, worshippers gather for a vigil, lighting candles from a central flame to symbolize Christ's light.
家庭亦會享用傳統盛宴，包括烤羊肉與如俄式復活節甜點(kulich)等特殊麵包。
Red-dyed eggs are another essential custom, serving as a powerful symbol of new life and the empty tomb.
紅色染蛋是另一項必不可少的習俗，象徵著新生與空墳。
Whether in countries where it is a public holiday or within diaspora communities worldwide, Pascha remains a time of deep spiritual significance and joyous renewal for millions of believers.
無論是在將此節定為公眾假期的國家，還是世界各地的僑民社群中，復活節對數百萬信徒而言，始終是一個具有深刻靈性意義且充滿喜悅重生的時刻。
