Paschal
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Paschal is a variant spelling of the name Pascal (see: Pascal (name)). Two popes and two antipopes have taken this name:
- Antipope Paschal (687)
- Pope Paschal I (817-824)
- Pope Paschal II (1099-1118)
- Antipope Paschal III (1164-1168)
Paschal is also the name of a saint:
- Paschal Baylon, one of three patron saints of fertility at Obando, Bulacan, Philippines
Paschal may also be used as an adjective (from "Pascha", a latinized spelling of the Hebrew word Pesach, meaning Passover) to describe various Easter- and Passover-related observances and events:
- Paschal candle
- Paschal cycle
- Paschal Full Moon
- Paschal greeting
- Paschal Homily
- Paschal lamb
- Paschal mystery
- Paschal trikirion