The last week of Lent, considered the strictest among Christians, is often referred to as " In 2022, it starts on April 18 and will last until April 23.
Among our ancestors there were many traditions associated with Holy Week. They have survived to this day.. Believers try to observe the prohibitions every day of Holy Week.
What not to do on Holy Week During the entire last week of Great Lent, it is very important not to ignore the strictness and not to eat meat, dairy dishes, as well as eggs and fish.
It is forbidden to have fun, celebrate, mainly sing and talk - it is better to spend all the days until the Bright Resurrection of the Lord in prayer.
Carnal desires and pleasures are considered a great sin, and therefore on Holy Week you need to restrain the impulses of your body and cleanse your soul.
If you are asked for help, you cannot refuse, because believers believe that on Holy Week God himself turns to people with a request.
In no case do not quarrel with relatives, friends, slander, envy, aggression, lies are also unacceptable.
Churches during Holy Week do not perform weddings and the sacraments of baptism, do not commemorate the dead, and do not celebrate religious holidays..
What can be done on Holy Week by day Great Monday: on this day, during the service in the church, they tell the story of how Christ cursed the barren fig tree. On Monday, it is customary to clean the house, paint, whitewash, do minor repairs and pray..
Big Tuesday: it is believed that it was on this day that Jesus denounced the scribes and Pharisees, and on Tuesday evening he told the apostles the parable of ten virgins, tribute to Caesar, talents and resurrections of the dead, the end of the world and the Last Judgment. On this day, you should remove clothes, household items and things, as well as wash and iron everything..
Great Wednesday: it was on this day that Judas decided to betray Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver, and the sinner anointed the Son of God with myrrh, preparing him for burial. From this day on, you can start preparing for a big meal..
Maundy Thursday: for believers, it is the denominator of four events: Christ washing the feet of his disciples, the Secret Supper, the betrayal of Judas and the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. This Thursday was called “clean” because on this day they try to wash the body and soul. Housewives also begin to bake Easter cake and paint Easter eggs..
Good Friday: a sad and very important day for believers when Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. This day is devoted to prayers and does not do household chores..
Great Saturday: Christ was buried on this day. In churches they consecrate Easter food, and then look at the ascent of the blessed fire.
What you can eat on Holy Week Monday - cold, thermally unprocessed food without oil, unheated drinks.
Tuesday - cold food without oil and cold drinks.
Wednesday - refrain from thermally processed food, you can eat cheese fruits and vegetables, drink cold drinks.
Thursday - you can eat warm food, but only vegetable. You can drink a small amount of wine.
Friday - you can eat only in the evening and only a piece of bread, fruit, vegetable salad.
Saturday - hot food, but no butter.