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Orthodox Easter

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Orthodox Easter

April 10, 2026
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Orthodox Easter is the most important religious holiday in Montenegro. Celebrations stretch from Good Friday through Easter Monday, with midnight Resurrection services, traditional egg painting (usually in red), and festive family meals. The greeting "Hristos Voskrese" (Christ is Risen) echoes through communities across the country.

Monasteries such as Ostrog and Cetinje host special services that draw thousands of pilgrims and visitors.

Apr 10 (Good Friday): Solemn services, fasting
Apr 11 (Holy Saturday): Midnight Resurrection service
Apr 12 (Easter Sunday): Festive liturgy, family meals
Apr 13 (Easter Monday): Public holiday, visiting friends and family

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