Eastern Rite Christians will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 9th \u200b\u200bthis year.. The holiday commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Believers on this day traditionally go to church and bless the willow.

How to bless the willow in the temple.

A solemn service is held in the church the day before the holiday - on Saturday. Willow twigs are distributed to people during the service. After that, until the end of the service, the faithful stand with them and the lit candles..

You can also bless the willow on Sunday, when the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is served.. Willow twigs must be stored for a year until the next Palm Sunday.

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Is it possible to consecrate willow at home.

During the war, visiting temples is not always safe, so you can consecrate the willow at home.

To do this, you need to buy or cut willow branches, sprinkle them with holy water and read from a pure heart: “I consecrate these willows with the Grace of the All-Holy Spirit and sprinkling these sacred waters in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen!

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How to store consecrated willow twigs.

You need to store the consecrated willow without water, otherwise it will bloom.. If the willow sprouted or bloomed, this is popularly considered a good omen.. But the blooming willow will not stand idle for a long time - it will need to be transplanted, so housing will be left without a talisman.

Consecrated willow twigs without water can stand all year round. Twigs can be left in a vase and placed near the icons.

If the old branches have started young shoots, they must be planted in the ground.. But, according to popular belief, you can’t do this in your garden. The shoot should be planted near a river or in a forest.

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