The third day of Holy Week - Great Wednesday, the day Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. This is a time for prayer and reflection on good and evil, righteousness and sin. What are the traditions of this day?
April 24, Orthodox Christians celebrated the environment that brings Bright Resurrection of Christ. On this day, the faithful continue to prepare for Easter, pray and purify his soul from sin and defilement, they confessed. That it is necessary to do that day?
When the confession during Holy Week / istockphoto.com
It is in the Great Wednesday Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, so that the biblical story retold in the temples, as well as remember the sinful woman who washed the feet of the Savior and anointed them world. There are different versions of why Judas, who spent with Jesus Christ for three years and have seen all his miracles, committed such treachery. According to one version, Judas was disappointed in the teachings of Christ, and on the other - wanted to see if Jesus will be able to avoid punishment.
What you need to do on this day?
If a person has sinful thoughts, the Great environment need very much to pray, repent of their sins and eliminate them.
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On Holy Wednesday, to decorate your home, especially revered by fresh flowers.
Orthodox Christians, who held the post, all other believers who want to purify his soul and prepare for Maundy Thursday on this day should always confess.
Mistresses continue to cause house in order, harvest eggs for Easter eggs and krashanok, preparing ingredients for baking Easter cakes.
What not to do on Good Wednesday
What not to do in the Great Wednesday / istockphoto.com
If on that day man will offend people, keep in mind the bad thoughts and wish evil to others, then all this will turn against man himself and deprive him of the support of higher powers.
It is forbidden to have fun, listen to loud music, singing and dancing. In this day triple weddings and lush festivities, do not celebrate birthdays and other holidays.
What can I eat on Holy Wednesday
This day is also observed a strict fast, allowed to eat vegetarian and raw food with no added vegetable oil.
Folk omens Great environment
- On Wednesday, the need to buy eggs for Easter, if you prepare them on that day, they will stay fresh much longer.
- If the Great Wednesday wash with ice water, then go all the health problems and concerns.
- If the environment is something to clean or wash in the house, the family will be peace and harmony throughout the year.
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