Welcome to Heritage Food Stories - Episode 14 - Orthodox Easter: The Great Schism, the Ethiopian Church, and the Food That Brings It All Together

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Easter is almost here — but which Easter?If you assumed all Christians celebrate Easter on the same day, you're not alone. Most people do. But this year, while Catholic and Protestant churches mark Easter on April 5, 2026, millions of Orthodox Christians around the world will gather for a completely separate celebration one week later, on April 12,th and the story behind that difference goes back nearly 2,000 years.Today we’re pulling back the curtain on the Orthodox Christian Church: where it came from, why it split from Catholicism, how it differs from what most Western audiences grew up with, and — of course — the extraordinary food traditions that make Orthodox Easter one of the most spectacular feasts in the world.Recipes: Koularakia - https://globalkitchentravels.com/koularakia-for-food-of-world/Choereg - https://globalkitchentravels.com/choereg-armenian-easter-bread/Koliva - https://globalkitchentravels.com/koliva-whole-grain-european-desser/Niter Kibbeh - https://globalkitchentravels.com/niter-kibbeh-recipe-ethiopian-spiced-butter/Roast Leg of Lamb - https://globalkitchentravels.com/brined-roasted-lamb/Turkish Pide - https://globalkitchentravels.com/turkish-lamb-pide/Lamb Kofta - https://globalkitchentravels.com/lamb-kofta-bowl/Chef Mireille is a classically trained chef specializing in global food history, cultural migration, travel and international recipes. Find over 1,000 recipes from around the world at globalkitchentravels.com - https://globalkitchentravels.com/recipe-index/

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