On this day, believers celebrate the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
On April 24, Christians of the Eastern rite celebrate the holiday Holy Resurrection of Christ or Easter. This is one of the main holidays of Christians, it symbolizes the victory of life over death.
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History of the Feast
At the heart of the feast is the biblical account of how Jesus rose after the crucifixion before being betrayed by one of his disciples. According to the Gospels, Christ knew that one of them would betray him, but not divulge the name of the traitor.
And so it happened: on Wednesday, Judas betrayed his teacher for 30 pieces of silver. Christ's trial took place on Good Friday, and his execution, the Savior, was crucified. Faithful disciples of Jesus removed him from the cross and buried him near Calvary, and closed the entrance to the tomb with a large stone.
On the third day after his crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected. Myrrh-bearing women came to his tomb, carrying fragrant oil to anoint the body of the deceased. But the cave was empty, and an angel appeared to the women, who told about the resurrection of the Savior.
It is believed that Mary Magdalene came to the Emperor Tiberius with the news of the resurrection of Christ. The emperor replied that he would believe it only when the egg in Mary's hand turned red. And a miracle happened – the egg changed color. That's why it became customary to paint eggs for Easter.
What to do for Easter
Sleeping on the night of the holiday is not customary, at this time you must visit the service. As Ukraine lives in conditions of war, there is a curfew, so the service can be watched online. The church also urges believers not to congregate during the consecration of Easter baskets, this will save the lives of both parishioners and priests.
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It is also believed that it was with these words that Mary Magdalene greeted the Emperor Tiberius and presented him with an egg.
The first dishes you need to eat on Easter morning are an egg and a piece of Easter cake.
In Ukraine, they also traditionally play “balls” to find out whose Easter egg is stronger.
What not to do on Easter
On this day, you can not do housework, as well as sew, knit and embroider. <
You must not grieve and quarrel.
Ungodly thoughts and gossip are forbidden, others cannot be condemned.
What was consecrated in the temple cannot be thrown away. It is believed that it should be burned or buried.
