the Resurrection
noun
in Christianity
1
: the event told about in the Bible in which Jesus Christ returned to life after his death
2
or the resurrection
: the event told about in the Bible in which dead people will be brought back to life before the day of final judgment
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Faithful around Orange County celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday in services outdoors and indoors, at dawn and after breakfast.
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
The first witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus did not keep their claim to themselves.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Easter is considered a significant holiday for Christians, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
The holiday, which follows a 40-day period known as Lent, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
The first witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus did not keep their claim to themselves.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Easter is considered a significant holiday for Christians, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
The holiday, which follows a 40-day period known as Lent, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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“The Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Resurrection. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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