Does the holy fire prove the Orthodox calendar correct?

[joshuag]

I have a question regarding the time of easter. It is supposed to be during the Jewish passover correct? But the Jewish passover is in April. I know that we as Catholics use a different calender but isn’t it wrong? The orthodox celebrate every year at the same time (Jewish Passover) and they recieve the holy flame at the Chruch of the resurrection in Jerusalem. This miracle is one of the oldest miracles that dates back to I believe the 3rd or 4th century. My question is this. If the Jewish passover is in April and the miracle of the holy flame always occurs at this time why don’t we celebrate it with the Orthodox. I know that sometimes we do but it seems to me that it should be all the time.

 

[Reginald_Plum]

joshua,

These links should explain how the Orthodox calendar is scientifically inaccurate for calculating the date of Passover. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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