Preparations for Easter begin on Monday.
April 18 for Christians of the Eastern rite begins Holy Week , which ends with the feast of the bright Resurrection of Christ or Easter . The first day of Holy Week is Holy Monday, when preparations for the feast begin.
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On Holy Monday
On Monday, believers commemorate the Gospel story of the fig tree. According to legend, Christ cursed the tree because it, though covered with green leaves, was barren. At the same time, the tree withered before the eyes of Christ's disciples.
This tradition is believed to have profound moral significance. Every moment a person must be ready to meet God, so as not to be empty and fruitless.
What should and can not be done on Holy Monday
On this day it is customary to wash and clean the house, preparing it for the holiday.
On the holiday you can not swear, quarrel, slander and wish others harm. Unclean thoughts are forbidden.
On Mondays you can eat fruits, vegetables and bread. At the same time, some believers completely refuse to eat on this day.
Singing and dancing on Holy Monday is a sin.
