Pascha (Coptic Church)

In the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pascha (Coptic: ⲡⲁⲥⲭⲁ, Arabic: بصخة) refers to both the services held on Holy Week and the week itself, which commemorates the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Holy Pascha is the only time of the year when no liturgies are prayed (except on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday), and the Agpeya is not prayed. Instead, a Pascha is prayed every morning and evening. Moreover, the usually red altar veil is replaced with a black one, and black banners are hung around the church. Pascha services are always held in the nave of the church. and typically last 2–3 hours.

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