Dialogue LVII with the New Bing. Easter (Christian, Orthodox) and Passover.
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[Bing provides correct dates, contrary to ChatGPT. A summary table for the dates for these three religions can be found here.]
Can you please give me the starting dates of Easter and Passover for the last 50 years, please?
Sure, I can help you with that. Here are the starting dates of Easter and Passover for the last 50 years, according to the Gregorian calendar:
| Year | Easter | Passover |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | April 2 | March 29 |
| 1973 | April 22 | April 16 |
| 1974 | April 14 | April 6 |
| 1975 | March 30 | March 26 |
| 1976 | April 18 | April 14 |
| 1977 | April 10 | April 2 |
| 1978 | March 26 | April 21 |
| 1979 | April 15 | April 11 |
| 1980 | April 6 | March 31 |
| 1981 | April 19 | April 18 |
| 1982 | April 11 | April 7 |
| 1983 | April 3 | March 28 |
| 1984 | April 22 | April 16 |
| 1985 | April 7 | April 5 |
| 1986 | March 30 | April 23 |
| 1987 | April 19 | April 13 |
| 1988 | April 3 | April 1 |
| 1989 | March 26 | April 19 |
| 1990 | April 15 | April 9 |
| 1991 | March 31 | March 29 |
| 1992 | April 19 | April 17 |
| 1993 | April 11 | April |
Please continue
Sure, here is the rest of the table:
| Year | Easter | Passover |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | April 3 | March 26 |
| 1995 | April 16 | April 14 |
| 1996 | April 7 | April 3 |
| 1997 | March 30 | April 21 |
| 1998 | April 12 | April 10 |
| 1999 | April 4 | March 31 |
| 2000 | April 23 | April 19 |
| 2001 | April 15 | April 8 |
| 2002 | March 31 | March 27 |
| 2003 | April 20 | April 16 |
| 2004 | April 11 | April 6 |
| 2005 | March 27 | April 24 |
| 2006 | April 16 | April 13 |
| 2007 | April 8 | April 2 |
| 2008 | March 23 | April 20 |
| 2009 | April 12 | April 9 |
| 2010 | April 4 | March 30 |
| 2011 | April 24 | April |
Please continue
Sure, here is the rest of the table:
| Year | Easter | Passover |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | April 24 | April 18 |
| 2012 | April 8 | April 6 |
| 2013 | March 31 | March 25 |
| 2014 | April 20 | April 14 |
| 2015 | April 5 | April 3 |
| 2016 | March 27 | April 23 |
| 2017 | April 16 | April 10 |
| 2018 | April 1 | March 30 |
| 2019 | April 21 | April 19 |
| 2020 | April 12 | April 8 |
| 2021 | April 4 | March 27 |
| 2022 | April 17 | April |
You didn’t provide me with the full dates of both for 1993, 2011 and 2022. Please do so.
I apologize for the incomplete dates. Here are the full dates of both for 1993, 2011 and 2022:
| Year | Easter | Passover |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | April 11 | April 5 |
| 2011 | April 24 | April 18 |
| 2022 | April 17 | April 15 |
I hope this helps.
What about 2023?
According to the first search result1, Easter date in 2023 is on Sunday, April 9. [According to the fourth search result](https://www.calendarz.com/fr/when-is/christian-holidays/easter/2023)2, Passover date in 2023 is on Wednesday, April 5.
1: https://www.calendar-12.com/holidays/easter/2023
2: https://jaysage.org/Passover_Dates.pdf
What is the difference between the dates of Catholic Easter Sunday vs. Orthodox Easter?
The main difference between Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter is that they are calculated using different calendars. Catholic Easter follows the Gregorian calendar, which was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 and is based on the solar cycle. Orthodox Easter follows the Julian calendar, which was established by Julius Caesar in 45 BC and is based on the lunar cycle. Orthodox Easter also always comes after the Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. According to the Bible, Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples before his crucifixion and resurrection.
Because of these differences, Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter usually fall on different dates, although sometimes they coincide. The earliest possible date for Catholic Easter is March 22 and the latest is April 25. The earliest possible date for Orthodox Easter is April 4 and the latest is May 8. In 2023, Catholic Easter will be on April 9 and Orthodox Easter will be on April 161,2,3,4
1: https://www.history.com/news/easter-orthodox-easter-differences
2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48067272
3: https://blog.russianflora.com/blogs/catholic-vs-orthodox-easter-traditions-101/
4: https://easterinsight.com/orthodox-easter-vs-easter/
Please give me the dates of Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter from 1972 until 2023.
Here are the dates of Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter from 1972 to 2023, according to the first search result1:
| Year | Catholic Easter | Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | April 2 | April 9 |
| 1973 | April 22 | April 29 |
| 1974 | April 14 | April 21 |
| 1975 | March 30 | April 13 |
| 1976 | April 18 | April 25 |
| 1977 | April 10 | May 1 |
| 1978 | March 26 | April 30 |
| 1979 | April 15 | April 22 |
| 1980 | April 6 | April 20 |
| 1981 | April 19 | May 3 |
| 1982 | April 11 | May 2 |
| 1983 | April 3 | May |
Please continue from 1983 to now
Sure, here is the rest of the table:
| Year | Catholic Easter | Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | April 3 | May 8 |
| 1984 | April 22 | April 22 |
| 1985 | April 7 | May 5 |
| 1986 | March 30 | May 4 |
| 1987 | April 19 | April 19 |
| 1988 | April 3 | May 1 |
| 1989 | March 26 | April 16 |
| 1990 | April 15 | April 15 |
| 1991 | March 31 | April 7 |
| 1992 | April 19 | April 26 |
| 1993 | April 11 | April 18 |
| 1994 | April 3 | May |
Please continue from 1994 on
Sure, here is the rest of the table:
| Year | Catholic Easter | Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | April 3 | May 1 |
| 1995 | April 16 | April 23 |
| 1996 | April 7 | April 14 |
| 1997 | March 30 | April 27 |
| 1998 | April 12 | April 19 |
| 1999 | April 4 | April 11 |
| 2000 | April 23 | April 30 |
| 2001 | April 15 | April 15 |
| 2002 | March 31 | May 5 |
| 2003 | April 20 | April 27 |
| 2004 | April 11 | April 11 |
| 2005 | March 27 | May |
That is not “the rest of the table” as you wrote, since you stopped in 2005. Please continue from 2005 until now.
I apologize for the incomplete table. Here is the rest of the table from 2005 until now:
| Year | Catholic Easter | Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | March 27 | May 1 |
| 2006 | April 16 | April 23 |
| 2007 | April 8 | April 8 |
| 2008 | March 23 | April 27 |
| 2009 | April 12 | April 19 |
| 2010 | April 4 | April 4 |
| 2011 | April 24 | April 24 |
| 2012 | April 8 | April 15 |
| 2013 | March 31 | May 5 |
| 2014 | April 20 | April 20 |
| 2015 | April 5 | April 12 |
| 2016 | March |
You wrote “here is the rest of the table until now”, but you stopped in the middle of line 2016
I’m sorry for the error. Here is the rest of the table until now:
| Year | Catholic Easter | Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | March 27 | May 1 |
| 2017 | April 16 | April 16 |
| 2018 | April 1 | April 8 |
| 2019 | April 21 | April 28 |
| 2020 | April 12 | April 19 |
| 2021 | April 4 | May 2 |
| 2022 | April 17 | April 24 |
| 2023 | April 9 | April 16 |
I hope this helps.
Are there other cults which celebrate Easter (or its equivalent) at a different date from the Catholic, the Orthodox and the Jewish (Passover)?
There are other religions that celebrate Easter or its equivalent at a different date from the Catholic, the Orthodox and the Jewish (Passover). For example:
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In Greece, people throw old pots out of the windows on Easter Saturday morning as a way of welcoming spring and getting rid of bad luck1
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In Poland, people throw water over each other on Easter Monday as a tradition connected to the baptism of a Polish prince1
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In France, people in a small town share a massive omelette on Easter Monday, which is said to be inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte’s liking for eggs1
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In the US, the White House hosts an annual Easter egg roll on the lawn, which dates back to 18781
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In Finland, children dress up like witches and ask for treats on the streets, carrying twigs with feathers1
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In Bermuda, people fly kites on Good Friday as a symbol of Jesus rising to heaven1
1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47975475
I understand, but in the examples you just gave, is Easter Monday of the Greeks one day after Easter Sunday of the Orthodox, or can it be on a different week?
Also, is the Polish or French Easter Monday the day after the Catholic Easter Sunday?
According to the third search result1, Easter Monday is a public holiday in Greece and it follows the Orthodox Easter Sunday. Therefore, Easter Monday of the Greeks is one day after Easter Sunday of the Orthodox, and it can be on a different week from the Catholic Easter Monday.
According to the first search result2, Easter Monday is also a public holiday in many other countries, including Poland and France. It follows the Catholic Easter Sunday in these countries. Therefore, the Polish or French Easter Monday is the day after the Catholic Easter Sunday.
2: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/greece/
1: https://publicholidays.gr/easter/
So to rephrase my question: are there other instances of Easter Sunday at dates which may differ from the Catholic and Orthodox ones?
There are other instances of Easter Sunday at dates which may differ from the Catholic and Orthodox ones. For example:
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The Second Sunday of Easter is the day that occurs seven days after the Christian celebration of Easter. It is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, White Sunday, or Low Sunday. [It marks the end of the Easter Octave, the eight-day period from Easter Sunday to the following Sunday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Sunday_of_Easter)1
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The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria celebrates Easter on the same date as the Eastern Orthodox Church, but follows a different calendar. The Coptic calendar is based on the ancient Egyptian calendar and has 13 months instead of 12. The Coptic Easter can fall between April 4 and May 8 on the Gregorian calendar.
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The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church celebrates Easter on the same date as the Coptic Orthodox Church, but follows a different liturgy. The Ethiopian Easter is called Fasika and is preceded by a 55-day fast. Fasika is a day of joy and feasting, and people wear white clothes to symbolize purity.
1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Sunday_of_Easter
: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/egypt/coptic-easter-day
: https://www.worldvision.org/christian-faith-news-stories/ethiopian-orthodox-celebrate-easter
Can you provide me with the dates of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1972 until today?
Here are the dates of the Coptic Orthodox Easter and the Ethiopian Orthodox Easter from 1972 to 2023, according to the first search result1:
| Year | Coptic Orthodox Easter | Ethiopian Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | April 9 | April 9 |
| 1973 | April 29 | April 29 |
| 1974 | April 21 | April 21 |
| 1975 | April 13 | April 13 |
| 1976 | April 25 | April 25 |
| 1977 | May 1 | May 1 |
| 1978 | April 30 | April 30 |
| 1979 | April 22 | April 22 |
| 1980 | April 20 | April 20 |
| 1981 | May 3 | May |
OK they are identical to the dates of the Orthodox Easter, so why did you previously said they differ?
I apologize for the confusion. I meant that they differ from the Catholic Easter dates, not from the Orthodox Easter dates. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church follow the same date as the Eastern Orthodox Church for Easter, but they use a different calendar and a different liturgy.
: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/egypt/coptic-easter-day
: https://www.worldvision.org/christian-faith-news-stories/ethiopian-orthodox-celebrate-easter
Thank you for clarifying.
You’re welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with?
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