Holy Saturday - the last day of Lent before Easter Sunday Christmas and he falls this year on April 27. What are the main traditions that can and can not do on this day?
Saturday before Easter, also called Holy, Quiet, dyeing. On Saturday the priests tell us about how Jesus Christ was buried, and his stay in the grave. In the service of the priests wear white robes, indicating the approach of a light holiday of Christ's Resurrection. The Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem descends Holy Fire - one of the main wonders of the Orthodox Church. Orthodox Christians greet Bright Easter holiday.
What not to do on Good Saturday
What not to do on Good Saturday / istockphoto.com
This is the last day of Holy Week, so are all the restrictions as before: not allowed to swear and cuss, angry, and angry at the neighbors.
Banned the noisy festivities and fun, it is forbidden to sing, listen to music and dance. People say that if Holy Saturday to laugh and have fun, that the next year will have to cry.
On this day, you can not do cleaning, needlework, all the work in the garden and on the farm chores to complete on Maundy Thursday.
On Holy Saturday you can not give anything out of the house, as you can give her happiness, health and well-being.
What can I do on this day
When the holy cakes in 2019 / istockphoto.com
Morning all faithful Orthodox Christians begin with a prayer, and in the evening go to the vigil service.
On the vigil service believers bring cakes, colored eggs, which are sanctified.
If you do not go to the vigil service, make sure the night from Saturday to Sunday light a candle before the icon of the Savior and say a prayer.
Read the Bible and tell the children about Jesus Christ, about his earthly life and suffering.
Prepare for close relatives and Easter gifts, to make peace with those who are at odds, and ask forgiveness of those who have hurt you.
Be kind and merciful, help your neighbor in need, and for your good works, you will be rewarded handsomely.
On this day, the hostess paint eggs, bake cakes, cook a variety of dishes for the Easter table. But try it all prohibited because the break the fast will be the next day, Easter. By tradition, the first painted egg should be given to the youngest family member.
What can I eat on Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday - the last day of Lent, therefore, in this day are allowed to eat raw vegetables and fruits, bread and water. You can break the fast after the vespers service, tasted a piece of cake and consecrated krashanku.
Also you will be interested to know that that in no case can not be done with the symbols of Easter - Easter cakes and krashankami
