Ottawa, Ontario ‑ 12 April 2015
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the celebration of Pascha by Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Christians using the Julian calendar:
“Today, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Christians in Canada and around the world celebrating Easter.
“The most important feast of the Christian year, Easter, also known as Pascha, is the culmination of Holy Week, when Christians mark Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death on the Cross and celebrate his resurrection on the third day.
“For Christians, the celebration of Easter represents God's redemption of humanity and the triumph of life over death.
“On behalf of our entire family, Laureen and I wish all those celebrating a very happy and joyful Easter.”
