On February 26, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate Forgiveness Sunday - the last day before Great Lent, which ends the Maslenitsa week.. On the holiday, it is customary to sincerely ask for forgiveness and forgive those who offended.

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Why you need to ask for forgiveness on Forgiveness Sunday.

As already mentioned, the holiday precedes Great Lent - the time of preparation for Easter.. Its meaning lies not so much in the rejection of food as in spiritual preparation.. Therefore, it is necessary to sincerely ask for forgiveness and forgive, so as not to enter the fast with a heavy heart..

It is worth remembering that you need not only to ask for forgiveness, but also to forgive. It is believed that hidden resentment will not allow to be completely cleansed during the fasting period..

How to ask for forgiveness.

By tradition, it is necessary to say \! In response, you need to say " The meaning of this dialogue is that God must forgive, since people are sinful and cannot fully realize who to forgive and who not.

It is also customary to visit the church on the holiday, where worship is performed.. During the service, a part of the Sermon on the Mount is read, which deals with the forgiveness of neighbors..