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March 26, 2016

A few lost minutes altered Easter forever

Observing two different calendars has led to the Catholic and Orthodox Churches celebrating Easter on different dates.

The most significant 11 minutes and 48 seconds in the history of Christianity have been widening the gulf between Orthodox and Western Christians since 1582. But if Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican and Protestant Christians can get their act together, the world’s Christians might finally start celebrating Easter on the same day.

Published in Canada