The Resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus, along with Christmas and the Trinity, is considered the most important church holiday.

Both Catholics and Orthodox respect him.

Easter is associated with the sacrifice that Christ made for people's sins.

Preparation for the holiday begins with Great Lent, which lasts seven weeks.

This is one of the longest fasts, during which believers completely abstain from animal products.

In 2023,

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When is Easter 2023

When is Easter 2023 / Photo: pixabay.com

Easter or the feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is transitional.

That is, the date of its celebration is different every year.

You can calculate it yourself.

To do this, you need to find out the date of the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

Catholics and the Orthodox Church calculate these days according to different calendars, so they celebrate the Resurrection of Christ on different dates.

Thus, according to the Julian calendar, according to which the Orthodox Church celebrates all holidays

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Catholics celebrate according to the Gregorian calendar, so their Easter in 2023 will fall on April 9.

Easter is traditionally a major public holiday in Ukraine, and therefore always has an additional day off on Monday.

If martial law is not extended, Ukrainians will rest on April 15, 16 and 17.

What traditions exist for Easter

Orthodox Christians attach particular importance to the last week of Great Lent, which precedes Easter.

It is during this period that paskas are baked and eggs are painted.

Believers also observe the strictest fast.

Maundy Thursday (April 13, 2023) and Good Friday (April 14, 2023) are considered the most important days.

Easter service is held on Saturday evening.

After midnight, the Easter Matins begin in the churches - a solemn service.

Before sunrise, it is necessary to consecrate Easter eggs, eggs and other products that believers carry in Easter baskets.

After the service, the whole family gathers together at the festive table, family members eat consecrated products.

They start the meal with eggs.

Then relatives and friends are visited to exchange Easter greetings, which is called "christening".

It is also customary to give alms on this day to attract prosperity to your home.

What can't be done

In addition to physical labor on Easter Day, there are several other prohibitions.

In particular, you cannot:

• quarrel, swear, slander;

• give out consecrated products;

• go to the cemetery;

• get married

You cannot put knives, alcoholic beverages, vegetables and fruits, material values, dishes made from animal blood into the Easter basket.

Strong prayers for Easter

Strong prayers for Easter 2023 / Photo: pixabay.com

On Easter, believers read special prayers.

Prayer-talisman

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Mother of Christ, Mary carried, gave birth, baptized, fed, fed, taught, saved, protected with prayers, And then near the Cross she sobbed, shed tears, lamented, Suffered together with her dear Son.

Jesus Christ rose on Sunday, From now on His glory is from earth to heaven.

Today, he himself takes care of us, his slaves, Mercifully accepts our prayers.

Lord, hear me, save me, protect me From all troubles from now on and forever.

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Now and forever and forever.

Amen.

Sunday prayer

Christ rose from the dead, overcame death with death, and gave life to those in the graves.

(three times)

Having seen the Resurrection of Christ, let us worship the holy Lord Jesus, the only sinless one.

We worship your cross, O Christ, and we sing and glorify your holy resurrection: for you are our God, we know no other but you, we call your name.

Come, all the faithful, let us worship the holy resurrection of Christ: because through the Cross, joy has come to the whole world.

Always blessing the Lord, we sing of His resurrection: for having endured the crucifixion, He destroyed death with death.

(three times).

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