medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Phil Feller wrote:
> Easter falls on the first Sunday following the 14th day of the pascal
> moon (the paschal full moon). The paschal moon is defined so that its
> 14th day will be on or after March 21. The paschal moon is not the
> same as the astronomical new moon (although it will be close), and
> March 21 is used in place of the astronomical vernal equinox. The
> official computus is done using a system of golden years and epacts
> (The Catholic Encyclopedia offers an explanation
> <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05480b.htm> and the calendar FAQ
> offers a more comprehensible explanation
> <http://groups.google.com/group/sci.astro/browse_thread/thread/8a3cd17de90660ea>).
> Most computer programs use Oudin's algorithm to compute the date of
> Easter. Having written programs that use both the official computus
> and Oudin's, I understand why.
>
> Phil Feller
Then the Orthodox Easter coincides with Passover, right? and how is
Passover calculated?
DW
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