Bipaschal

/baɪˈpæskəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or occurring in two Passovers or Easter celebrations; involving the season of Passover or Easter twice.

Etymology

From bi- (two) + paschal (relating to Passover or Easter, from Hebrew Pesach). This rare religious term appears in theological texts discussing ecclesiastical calendars.

Kelly Says

Bipaschal calculations were crucial in medieval monastery libraries—monks had to carefully track which years would have special religious observances falling in unusual patterns!

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