On April 16, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate Lazarus Saturday - a holiday dedicated to the miracle that the Savior performed shortly before his crucifixion. The holiday is celebrated annually on the eve of Palm Sunday, it has no fixed date.

history of the holiday.

The resurrection of Lazarus is the last miracle that Jesus performed before his execution. It is described by the Evangelist John.

Lazarus lived in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. Jesus considered him a friend and often visited the family of the righteous man. But four days before the arrival of the Savior, Lazarus died. Jesus found out about this and came to the burial place of the righteous.

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The Savior ordered to move the stone that closed the tomb and said, " The deceased immediately got up and left the burial place, and the news of his resurrection quickly spread throughout Judea.

When after this Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, he was greeted as a king who turned out to be stronger than death and defeated it.. After the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus, the high priests decided to destroy Jesus.

Righteous Lazar lived another 30 years after his resurrection and preached the word of God.

What not to do on Lazarus Saturday.

On this day, you can not work at home and engage in physical labor..

It is forbidden to swear, quarrel and swear.

You can not commemorate the dead and go to cemeteries.