I suspect that many Orthodox have shared the experience of inviting friends to the Paschal service only to be met with polite but stunned surprise: “Would you like to join us for Pascha this year at our church?” “Sure. Sounds like fun. What time do you meet?” “The service begins on Saturday, at 11.30 p.m.” The sharing of this information is usually followed by a moment of silence. Then: “Sorry—what time? 11.30…