Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment of the Julian and Gregorian calendars.

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Noting that in 2025 the date coincides on the West's Gregorian calendar and the East's Julian calendar, Francis said that "I renew my appeal that this coincidence may serve as an appeal to all ...

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Most schools, banks and government offices will be closed on Monday, but most shops and restaurants will be open.

In the Gregorian calendar ... April 4 and May 8 in the Eastern Orthodox Church, which follows the Julian calendar. This year, Orthodox Easter also falls on April 20. That won't happen again ...