The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Surry Hills was the first Greek Orthodox church in Australia, consecrated in 1898. This week is Holy Week leading up to Easter, for Eastern Orthodox denominations. The reason for the variation is complicated and goes back to the 4th century when the Church of Rome decided that the date of Easter would be computed independently of any Jewish calculations to determine the date of Passover, so that Easter is observed on the Sunday after the first full moon on or after the day of the vernal equinox. The Eastern Orthodox Churches continue to use a lunisolar cycle to calculate the date of Easter, which is also used to calculate the date of Jewish Passover. Thursday, 16 April 2009
Surry Hills, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Surry Hills was the first Greek Orthodox church in Australia, consecrated in 1898. This week is Holy Week leading up to Easter, for Eastern Orthodox denominations. The reason for the variation is complicated and goes back to the 4th century when the Church of Rome decided that the date of Easter would be computed independently of any Jewish calculations to determine the date of Passover, so that Easter is observed on the Sunday after the first full moon on or after the day of the vernal equinox. The Eastern Orthodox Churches continue to use a lunisolar cycle to calculate the date of Easter, which is also used to calculate the date of Jewish Passover. 
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Hi, you have nice photos of churches. Thanks for the info about Orthodox Easter.
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Regina
Great shot and interesting information.
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ReplyDeleteI like the design of the top central window. Well made!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these beautiful photos and info.
ReplyDeleteI sure like the twin towers. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, very interesting. A nice church.
ReplyDeleteDiana
Nice choice for this week. A choice building
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I like the style of this
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ReplyDeleteThe great history of this church ... Best wishes :)
Love the doors!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Great church, Jim! They are having a lovely Easter day here today.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the churches contact number?
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