Great Monday is the last Monday before Happy Easter, he begins Passion (or Palm) week. The name "great" is associated with the fact that this week, before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, "great miracles and extraordinary deeds of our Savior" took place.
What to do on Great Monday
Dedicate time to enlightenment and purification.The entrance to the church is now limited due to quarantine, but you can spend time with God by reading the Bible or praying.
Limit entertainment, clean up, prepare your home for Easter.
Earlier, our ancestors on the Monday before Easter started global repairs, whitewashed the walls, threw away everything unnecessary and repaired what was broken.
What not to do on Great Monday
It is forbidden on Great Monday to have fun, have fun, remember old grievances, quarrel, conflict and cause harm to people.
If you are fasting, remember that it is getting stronger from today until Holy Saturday. Meat, dairy products, and fish are prohibited, it is advisable to adhere to the principle of dry eating (do not boil food).Signs on Great Monday
If this day is warm and sunny, there will be a good harvest.
If you put gold or silver jewelry in water, and then wash yourself with this water, you will be young and rich all year until next Easter.
Recall
- Easter 2020: date, days off.
- Easter in quarantine: what will we celebrate?
