April 20, on the eve of Palm Sunday, Orthodox Christians celebrate Lazarus Saturday - the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus Christ. What are the traditions of the day, what you can and can not do?
Jesus considered Lazarus his friend and frequent visitor to his home, and when he fell ill, said: "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God may be glorified through it the Son of God." But after four days, Lazarus died and Jesus heard this, really upset and hurried to the place where they buried his friend. Asked to remove the stone, and shuts the entrance to the cave, Jesus said a prayer, and called Lazarus, come out, and raised the dead. The Raising of Lazarus - one of the great miracles of Jesus Christ in his earthly life, which says that at the mercy of the Lord, and life and death, that resurrection is possible, therefore it is necessary to think about their soul.
What can I do on this day?
2019 Lazarus Saturday you can eat / istockphoto.com
On this day, it is necessary to visit the church and pray to the Lord, asking him for healing from diseases and ailments. It is believed that this day will certainly be heard and made any request, ask if sincerely and from the heart.
At the evening service already cover the willow, so you can do it on Saturday.
This is the time of Lent, but in small acts holiday indulgence is allowed the use of vegetable oil, a little caviar and wine.
Mistress of the day baked buckwheat pancakes, boiled porridge, cooked vegetables, salads and lean pastries.
In Greece, on Lazarus Saturday bake traditional festive pastry "Lazarchik"
What not to do in Lazarus Saturday?
Lazarus Saturday in 2019 the tradition / istockphoto.com
The holiday should not engage in manual labor and crafts, it is better to spend the day in prayer and contemplation of his soul.
On this day, forbidden to have fun, to organize noisy celebrations and festivals, to drink alcoholic beverages, to sing and dance.
folk omens
It is believed that if the holding in his hand willow twigread the prayer "Our Father", the family will not have any difficulties and troubles.
On the behavior of snakes judged the onset of spring, if on that day they actively leave their burrows, they started this spring and the cold retreated, so it is possible to sow wheat.
Our ancestors believed that freak peas, its sure to sow on Lazarus Saturday,
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