WHY DO ORTHODOX HAVE IDFFERENT DATES ABOUT THE HLOIDAYS THEN CATHOLICS?

I THINK JERRY IS ORTHODOX SO THAT HE CAN HAVE MORE VACATION

-- PUNKER (GREG_PISAHOV@HOTMAIL.COM), January 11, 2005

Answers

Orthodox use an older form of the calendar, the Julian Calendar. In the 16th century, a Pope named Gregory updated the calendar to bring it in line with the seasons--and slightly changed the leap year system so it would remain accurate. So our modern calendar is called the "Gregorian" calendar.

I don't think most businesses recognize the Julian calendar, so sadly Jerry won't get extra vacation, LOL!

-- Michael (edwardsronning@prodigy.net), January 11, 2005.