What not to do in the Holy week

Holy week before Easter began at the Orthodox Christians. The last and most severe week of lent requires spiritual and bodily cleanliness, so it is called White or Pure week.

The most strict fasting came from Orthodox believers 25 APR 2016 — Holy week (week). This time got its name in memory of the last days of Jesus Christ on Earth.

Holy week 2016: what can I do?





Biblical stories tell us that the entire Holy week Jesus Christ approaches his death on the cross, therefore, in the memory of those events, believers are supposed to keep the most strict fast.

In the Holy week not eating meat, fish, eggs, and milk and dairy products. Not allowed to eat vegetable oil. At this time, we should not sing and dance. It is best to devote this time to prayer, Ministry in churches and preparation for Easter.

 

The days of Holy week Great lent

 

Every day of Holy week is called Great and is intended for specific cases. For example, in Great Monday , you should finish all the work in your house, for example, to paint and repair, to clean.

On super Tuesday supposed to finish the washing, Ironing, mending of clothes, and in the Great environment of the home take out the garbage and cook the eggs to the traditional Easter painting.

 

Maundy Thursday 2016: what number?

 

Great or Holy Thursday in 2016 falls on 28 April 2016. This day should be a dip at dawn: it is believed that the water at this time has a special healing and purifying. In addition, Orthodox believers on Maundy Thursday bake Easter cakes and to prepare cottage cheese Easter, and before kneading it is important to read the prayer.

On Maundy Thursday the churches light a fire that you want to keep and deliver to his house. It is believed that this candle will protect from fire throughout the year.

 

Good Friday in 2016: what number?

 

The strictest day of lent and Holy week in particular is a Great or good Fridayfalling on 29 April 2016. On this day, according to tradition, Jesus was crucified Christ.

On Good Friday you can't work housework, as you cannot sing and be merry. In memory of the suffering of Jesus Christ should abstain from food.

 

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Great Saturday in 2016

 

Holy Saturday is the most troublesome day for Housewives. The day you need to prepare everything necessary for the Easter feast, and consecrate the festive food in the Church.

In the evening on Holy Saturday Orthodox believers go to the temple, where, during the night service meet a light holiday of Easter, which in 2016 falls on may 1.published

 

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