What happened to Jesus on Easter Sunday, and why is it celebrated as the most important religious holiday for Christians around the world?
While churches are being decked out to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection, children and adults are all set to exchange gifts and nibble on some hot cross buns.
Weeklong festivities ring in the holiday spirit, with mass prayers beginning on Good Friday and concluding on Easter Sunday. This year, the day falls on April 17.
For those who follow the Christian faith, Easter Sunday marks the victory of good over evil, rebirth, and the truth shall prevail, while Pagan celebrations denote the change of season.
What Happened To Jesus On Easter Sunday? Resurrection Story
The resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion is commemorated on Easter Sunday.
According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified because he claimed to be the “son of God.”
Likewise, as per the Bible, one of Jesus Christ’s nearest disciples, Judas, kissed him, signaling the arrival of an armed multitude led by Jewish priests and senior officials.
Christ declared that he would neither defy the Jews nor resist his arrest.
He even told one of his followers to put his sword back after he had drawn it.
Following his imprisonment, the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish legal authority, put him on trial. After being judged guilty of religious blasphemy, Jesus Christ was brought before Pontius Pilate, who agreed to the crowd’s demand that he be crucified.
His body was carried down the cross, wrapped in linen, and laid in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb. A large stone was then used to seal it. This lady is marked as Good Friday.
After three days, angels are believed to have rolled the stone away, and Jesus Christ was resurrected from the grave and appeared to his followers.
Every year on this day, Easter Sunday is observed. It is also known as “Resurrection Sunday” since Christ rose from the dead on that day.
Why Do We Celebrate Easter Sunday?
Christian followers celebrate Easter as they think Jesus Christ rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday.
His body was removed from the cross and laid to rest in a tomb. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead. He appeared to one of his disciples, Mary Magdalene, as he went out of the grave.
Aside from Easter Sunday, the entire week preceding Easter is regarded as holy.