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Resurrection of Christ, oil on wood panel by Raphael, 1499–1502; in the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. 52 × 44 cm.
The Easter season, often referred to as Eastertide, continues for 50 days following Easter Sunday, concluding on the Feast of Pentecost.3
In the early church, this entire 50-day period was frequently referred to as Pentecost. While the duration is defined by this 50-day span, the term "Eastertide" can also be used to describe the period extending to Ascension Day, Whitsunday (Pentecost), or Trinity Sunday, depending on specific ecclesiastical traditions. During this season, historical practices in the early church included avoiding fasting or kneeling in prayer, reflecting the celebratory nature of the period.123