Why Is Easter Always on a Sunday?

Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, in the Christian religion, is the only Son of God. The Lord Jesus Christ suffered a violent and painful crucifixion on a cross, and he died while hanging on this cross. Jesus Christ was crucified and died, on a Friday that is now known as Good Friday. Jesus, however, did not remain dead. He rose from the dead three days later, on the following Sunday, now known as Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday is also known as resurrection day

The resurrection message about the Lord Jesus Christ rising from the dead on Easter Sunday is very important in the beliefs of Christians, and some Christians prefer to call Easter Sunday by the name of Resurrection Sunday. If Jesus had been crucified on any other day than a Friday, Easter might have occurred on another day, instead of on a Sunday, but the historical evidence, and the written Biblical gospels, indicate that the resurrection of Jesus took place on Sunday.

Easter Sunday sunrise services and the Saturday Easter vigil service

Because of the indication that Jesus was resurrected on Sunday, some churches have outdoor Easter Sunrise services early every year on Easter Sunday morning that typically begin at approximately 5:00 a.m., followed by Easter pancake breakfasts. The Roman Catholic Church has an Easter Saturday vigil service every year on the Saturday night before Easter Sunday, during which new baptismal candidates are baptized.

The story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ is found in the New Testament of the Holy Bible, and anyone can read the details. Easter Sunday is on Sunday because this is the day that Jesus triumphed over death.