Kyomtho (Easter) to Koodosh Edtho
The Easter season (Kyomtho) celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and continues for fifty days until Pentecost, culminating in the feast of Koodosh Edtho.
This joyous period includes the appearances of the Risen Lord, His Ascension into Heaven, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Easter Sunday
Evening
- St. Mark 16:1-8
Midnight
- St. Luke 24:1-12
Morning
- St. John 20:1-18
Celebration of the Holy Cross
- Isaiah 60:17-22
- I Peter 5:5-14
- Romans 16:1-16
- St. John 14:27, 15:11-15, 17-19
Before Holy Qurbana
- Leviticus 23:26-32
- Isaiah 60:1-7, 11-16, 61:10-62:5
- Joel 2:21-3
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 2:22-36
- I Corinthians 15:1-19
- St. Matthew 28:1-20
Hevorae Monday (Monday after Easter)
Evening
- St. Luke 24:13-35
Morning
- St. Matthew 28:11-20
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 41:41-46
- Jeremiah 1:4-12
- Isaiah 40:9-15
Holy Qurbana
- I Peter 5:1-8
- Romans 6:12-23
- St. John 2:18-25
Hevorae Tuesday
Evening
- St. Mark 15:37-47, 16:1-8
Morning
- St. Mark 16:9-18
Before Holy Qurbana
- Exodus 14:26-31
- Joshua 6:6-21
- Great Wisdom 1:1-18
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 13:26-39
- Ephesians 6:10-20
- St. Mark 8:11-21
Hevorae Wednesday
Evening
- St. Luke 23:46-56, 24:1-12
Morning
- St. Luke 24:13-35
Before Holy Qurbana
- Exodus 40:1-16
- Joshua 2:1-6
- Isaiah 49:13-21
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 4:8-21
- Hebrews 3:1-13
- St. Mark 8:27-33
Hevorae Thursday
Evening
- St. John 19:30-20:2
Morning
- St. John 20:3-18
Before Holy Qurbana
- Exodus 34:4-12
- Micah 4:1-7
- Zechariah 8:4-9
- Isaiah 37:8-17
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 5:12-26
- Hebrews 10:1-18
- St. Luke 7:36-50
Hevorae Friday
Evening
- St. Luke 7:36-50
Morning
- St. John 20:19-31
Before Holy Qurbana
- I Samuel 2:1-10
- Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Isaiah 26:1-19
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 9:32-42
- Romans 14:7-12
- St. John 21:1-14
Hevorae Saturday
Evening
- St. John 21:1-14
Morning
- St. John 21:15-25
Before Holy Qurbana
- Daniel 3:1-30
- Hosea 13:14-14:9
- Isaiah 25:1-12
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 2:42-3:11
- Colossians 3:1-11
- St. Luke 24:36-48
First Sunday After Easter
New Sunday - The Sunday of the Renewal of Life
Evening
- St. John 20:19-31
Morning
- St. Mark 16:9-20
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 1:1-2:3
- Ezekiel 36:16-38
- Isaiah 43:1-15
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 4:32-5:11
- I John 5:1-13
- St. John 20:19-31
Second Sunday After Easter
Sunday of the Good Shepherd
Evening
- St. John 10:1-18
Morning
- St. Luke 15:1-10
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 48:1-22
- Ezekiel 34:1-31
- Isaiah 40:1-11
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 4:5-22
- I Peter 2:21-25
- St. John 10:1-18
Third Sunday After Easter
Sunday of the Paralytic
Evening
- St. John 5:1-18
Morning
- St. Luke 13:10-17
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 49:1-28
- II Kings 20:1-11
- Isaiah 38:1-22
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 9:1-22
- I Peter 3:8-22
- St. John 5:1-18
Fourth Sunday After Easter
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Evening
- St. John 4:1-42
Morning
- St. Luke 7:36-50
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 24:1-67
- Exodus 2:15-22
- Isaiah 55:1-13
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 8:26-40
- I Peter 2:1-10
- St. John 4:1-42
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Sunday of the Blind Man
Evening
- St. John 9:1-41
Morning
- St. Matthew 9:27-31
Before Holy Qurbana
- I Samuel 16:1-13
- Job 42:1-17
- Isaiah 29:13-24
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 16:16-34
- Ephesians 5:8-21
- St. John 9:1-41
Sixth Sunday After Easter
Sunday of the Man at the Pool
Evening
- St. John 5:19-47
Morning
- St. Matthew 12:9-14
Before Holy Qurbana
- Exodus 15:22-16:10
- Numbers 21:4-9
- Isaiah 49:8-18
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 14:8-18
- Hebrews 10:19-25
- St. Mark 2:1-12
Ascension of Our Lord
Forty days after Easter
Evening
- St. Luke 24:44-53
Morning
- St. Mark 16:14-20
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 5:18-24
- II Kings 2:1-18
- Isaiah 52:7-12
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 1:1-14
- Ephesians 4:1-16
- St. Luke 24:36-53
Sunday After Ascension
Expectation of the Holy Spirit
Evening
- St. John 14:15-31
Morning
- St. John 15:26-16:4
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 11:1-9
- Numbers 11:16-30
- Joel 2:28-3:5
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 1:15-26
- I John 5:13-21
- St. John 17:1-26
Pentecost (Descent of the Holy Spirit)
Fifty days after Easter
Evening
- St. John 20:19-23
Morning
- St. John 14:15-31
Before Holy Qurbana
- Genesis 11:1-9
- Exodus 19:1-19
- Joel 2:28-3:5
Holy Qurbana
- Acts 2:1-21
- I Corinthians 12:1-13
- St. John 14:15-31
About the Easter Season
The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost are celebrated as a single festival, sometimes called "the great Sunday." These are days of joy and exultation when the Church celebrates the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ and awaits the coming of the Holy Spirit.
The Gospel readings during this period focus on the post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus, His teachings to the disciples, and preparation for the coming of the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit.