On April 10, Christians of the Eastern Rite begin Holy Week, which precedes the feast of the Resurrection of Christ or Easter. Each day of this period is called "

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Monday, April 10.

On this day, believers remember the story of how Christ cursed the fig (fig) tree, which was covered with leaves, but barren.. After that, he immediately withered in front of the companions of Jesus.

A miracle has an important moral significance for every person: every moment it is necessary to be ready for a meeting with God, so as not to be spiritually empty and fruitless..

On this day, it was customary for the people to clean the house. It was also believed that singing and dancing on Monday was a sin.. It is also forbidden to swear, quarrel and swear.

You can eat bread, vegetables, fruits on Great Monday, but some believers observe strict fasting and spend Monday without food at all..

Tuesday 11 April.

On this day, believers remember the parables of the Second Coming of Christ, 10 virgins and talents.

On Tuesday, it was customary for the people to finish washing, darning and ironing clothes.. In addition, for the holiday they chose a tablecloth with which they would set the table, and a towel with which they would go to the Easter service..

On this day, you can eat hot food without oil.. On Tuesday they also buy products for Easter..

Wednesday, April 12.

On Great Wednesday, Christians remember the betrayal of Judas, since this is the day when he betrayed the teacher for 30 pieces of silver.

On this day, it is customary to finish home improvement work and prepare eggs for coloring for Easter.. It is believed that eggs collected or bought on this day will not spoil for a long time..

On this day they eat food without oil..

Thursday, April 13.

People call this day Pure. It is customary to start it with bathing before dawn, it is believed that the water on this day acquires healing power..

In addition, the housewives baked paska on this day.. Before kneading the dough, it is necessary to pray, it is believed that without this it will not rise.

On Maundy Thursday, it is also customary to take communion and put bread and consecrated salt on the table..

Friday, April 14.

Good Friday is the strictest day of Holy Week.. It is believed that on this day Christ was crucified on Golgotha.. The people believed that on this day you can’t have fun and do housework.. There is a saying "

In memory of the sufferings of Christ, it is forbidden to eat food.

An integral part of the divine services on this day is the Shroud - large-sized robes depicting the body of Jesus Christ in the tomb. Eating is forbidden until it is taken out at the evening service.

According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after His suffering and death on the Cross in the Shroud of Turin..

Saturday, April 15.

Saturday is considered a day of rest. On this day, believers remember the burial of Christ and his victory over death..

On the holiday, they finished painting eggs and collecting an Easter basket. In the evening they serve the Holy Liturgy, after which they announce the happy news of the resurrection of Christ..

Saturday is the last day of Lent.