Origins of the word ’Easter’

Why is English the only language with this word? Is it based off the name of a pagan goddess? Who said it was? Were they right? Should we care? While the more ’correct’ term for the day of Resurrection is ’Pascha’, we take a look at why English-speaking people call it ’Easter’. LINKS: Watch our Great Lent episode: Icon of Saint Bede by the hand of Aidan Hart: About Bede’s ’Reckoning of Time’ with some beautiful images of an illuminated manuscript: An article that approaches the confusion around the word ’Easter’: A short article about Easter/Pascha from the Orthodox point of view: Due to work commitments, this episode only narrowly made it out on time for our weekly release! We’d appreciate any help towards allowing us to spend more time making Patristix by buying us a cup of tea here: You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter -