ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~By Orthodoxy Christianity 101 The Theological Meaning of Pascha Pascha vs. Western Easter: Understanding the Differences While both Pascha and Western Easter celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, there are distinct variations that set them apart. As an Orthodox Christian, I’ve observed that the calculation of the date is one of the most significant differences. Pascha often falls on a different Sunday because it’s determined by the Julian calendar, whereas Western Easter uses