Easter 2025: sincere congratulations and how to respond to them

On Easter, believers strive to congratulate each other and share the joy of the holiday not only with their closest family members, but also with relatives, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances.

When preparing congratulations on the Resurrection of Christ, one should remember its spiritual meaning: now death for Christians is not a separation, but a long—awaited meeting and reunion with God.

The words addressed to people on Easter should be different from those that are commonly spoken on birthdays and other secular holidays.

You can wish your family never to forget about your Christian vocation. To be sanctified by reading the Gospel and the spiritual feat of the Savior. To respond with love to hate, and with kindness to evil. To remember perfect love for one's neighbor — for all people, including ill-wishers.

In their postcards and greetings, they welcome the mention of the importance of strengthening faith and the advice to live according to the commandments of Christ.

In conclusion, I wish you health, peace, peace of mind and grace. And, of course, Christ is Risen, to which the answer is Truly Risen.