Paschal

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 may also be used as an adjective (from "Pascha", Easter) 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