Qyamta

Season of Resurrection
Icon depicting the resurrection of Adam and Eve with Jesus
Observed by East Syriac Christians
Type Christian, cultural
Significance Commemoration of resurrection and Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus
Observances Church services
Begins Resurrection Sunday
Ends Saturday before Pentecost
Frequency Annual
Related to Resurrection Sunday, Resurrection of Jesus, Ascension of Jesus, Syro Malabar Church

Qyamta or the Season of Resurrection is the fourth liturgical season in the East Syriac Rite. Weeks of great resurrection begins on the Resurrection Sunday and runs to the feast of Pentecost.

The Church celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord during these seven weeks: Jesus’ victory over death, sin, suffering and Satan. It is the Season to exult in the NEW LIFE obtained through the Resurrection of the Saviour. Church also commemorates various events happened after resurrection of Christ such as visits of Jesus to Apostles, ascension of Jesus. According to the eastern Christianity feast of resurrection is the most important and the greatest feast in a liturgical year. So season commemorating resurrection of Christ also gets a prime importance in the church liturgy. First week of the season is celebrated as 'Week of weeks' as it is the week of resurrection of Christ.

Feasts celebrated during the period:

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