Paschal greeting

However, the phrase "Christ is risen" is likely a shortened piece from Matthew 28:5-6, "The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

The first follows the tradition, not mentioned in the Bible, of Mary Magdalene bringing an egg to Emperor Tiberius.

The greeting is used by many to celebrate the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning.

[10] It is used among members of some Christian denominations when meeting one another during Eastertide; some even text or answer their phones with the phrase.

[13] In some cultures, such as in Russia and Serbia, it is also customary to exchange a triple kiss of peace on alternating cheeks after the greeting.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead , described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary .
The inscription "Christ is Risen" in various languages (from top to bottom): in Ossetian (Iron and Digor dialects), Latin, Vietnamese, French and Russian. Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia, Russia