Saturday after Good Friday DON'T DOES. Great Saturday before Easter - what not to do and what to do

Good Saturday 2017 Do's and Don'ts

Preparing for the Light Christ's Resurrection for the Orthodox it ends with Holy Saturday. In 2017, Holy Saturday - April 15. Believers also call this day Great Saturday. After death on the cross, the Savior descends into hell and, having broken the gates of hell, brings the righteous out of its depths.
In the morning Good Saturday during the service in the temples, products for the celebration of Easter are consecrated: colored eggs, Easter cakes. On church service there is a blessing of five loaves of bread and wine. This is done in memory of the fact that the first Christians remained in the church for the entire Holy Saturday until Easter Matins and, eating the consecrated bread, prepared for the feat of vigil on this saving night.

Believers are preparing for the All-night Holy Saturday and the morning liturgy, where the joyful message will sound: "Christ is Risen!"

Good Saturday: what not to do

Until this time, on Good Saturday 2017, meat and dairy foods, as well as fish and eggs are prohibited. It is allowed to eat caviar. An exception to the strict rules of fasting is made for those who cannot comply with them for health reasons, pregnant women and children. For all others, indulgence is done with the blessing of the priest.
However, the main thing in Great Lent is not abstaining from certain foods, but taking care of the soul. On Holy Saturday, you cannot do what was forbidden for the entire duration of the fast: have fun, have sex, sing and dance. Particular attention should be paid to maintaining peace of mind, not getting irritated, not swearing or offended by others.
Easter and eggs are ancient symbols of the holiday, consecrated salt is a symbol of truth and holiness (“You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to his disciples). V easter basket, which is carried to the temple for consecration, they put fruits and sweets, which are then distributed to children, and also treated to the elderly. At consecration or during Great Compline, a candle or an icon lamp from the same Easter basket is lit.

Signs and rituals currently associated with Holy Saturday have a long origin and go back to pagan traditions that reflect the ancient calendar of nature. In some villages, they have survived to this day.
Many signs of Holy Saturday are associated with the cult of the sun reborn after a long winter. If it “plays” on this and the next day, it means that the year will be successful and fertile. With the appearance of the luminary (Christ) must disappear dark forces... On the night of Great Saturday, young people in the villages ran with lighted torches, protecting the fields from evil spirits, and the village from fires for the whole next year.
Water scooped up in a river or spring on a bright night is credited with the same miraculous power, as well as Epiphany. Therefore, the girls went to fetch water, but it was necessary to bring full buckets to the house and at the same time not talk to anyone.
There are also signs associated with spells. At the first ringing of bells at Easter midnight, people, making the sign of the cross, said three times: “Christ is risen, my family - health, and my home - wealth, field - harvest. Amen".
The Church considers the signs of Holy Saturday to be superstition, since God's help is not the result of magical rituals, but is given to people by His Grace.

The last day of Great Lent before Easter - Great Saturday - in 2018 falls on April 7. This is the day when Christians remember Christ's stay in the tomb after the crucifixion, when His soul descended into hell to bring the righteous out of it.

Fasting lasted 48 days, and during this time the believers had time to think about their lives, remember the deeds of Jesus Christ when he is on earth, and prepare for Easter.

If the preparations are not over yet, then Holy Saturday is the time to complete all the preparatory work.

For believers, Great Saturday before Easter is both a mournful and joyful day: Christ is still in the tomb, the Resurrection has not yet come, but everything is already filled with pre-Easter joy.

Great Saturday is popularly called Quiet Saturday, since it is not customary to have fun and amusement on this day, it is worth refraining from various quarrels. On this day, it is considered a great sin to use foul language and swearing, so you need to watch your tongue. Another name for Great Saturday - Dyeing Saturday - suggests that it is time to start preparing dyes for Easter.

Biblical tradition

According to the Bible and church teaching, on this day the Lord descends into hell and overthrows the power of death over humanity. He enters paradise with the prudent thief, who was crucified with him and as the Son of God, sits on the Divine Throne with God the Father and the Holy Spirit.

After the Crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, Joseph bought the shroud - a long canvas in which the Jews buried the dead, came to Pilate and began to ask him for a body for burial.

It should be noted that according to the custom of the Romans, the bodies of the crucified remained on the crosses and became the prey of birds, but with the permission of the authorities they could be buried.

The body of Christ was removed from the Cross, anointed with incense, wrapped in a shroud and laid in a new burial cave that belonged to Joseph. The Pharisees, who knew the prophecy of Christ about His Resurrection, feared the abduction of the body and put a guard on the tomb. This circumstance has become an indisputable proof of the truth of Christ's Resurrection.

What not to do on Holy Saturday before Easter

It is good to feel the atmosphere of Holy Saturday, find out brief history what lies in the traditions of this day, and what it means. Then it will become clear what exactly should not be done during such dramatic hours.

First of all, this is a day in which you need to try to restrain all earthly passions. It is unacceptable to swear, especially to use foul language and generally be irritated. This means that it is better to leave all the clarification of the relationship for later. After all, Easter is coming, and it's time to tune in to the bright waves of the holiday.

If possible, it is better not to devote time to fun parties, to postpone the celebration of any dates. It is undesirable to do housework, hard work. It is better to plan your time in such a way as to complete routine duties before the hour of sorrow.

Of course, there is no need to laugh, unrestrained fun on Saturday before Easter. After all, we probably would not have done this in the days of the memory of our loved one. What if it comes the fact that a good half of humanity recalls the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, it is clear that this only increases our responsibility.

Great and Passionate Saturday - the time of Christian repentance

On this day, all believers try to realize their sins, try to find the meaning of life, to find peace of mind. On Holy Saturday, it is necessary to forgive everyone for offenses and ask for forgiveness from those who were offended.

Great post ends on Sunday, so on Saturday it is recommended to eat only bread, water and raw vegetables and fruits.

A sleepless night on Holy Saturday

Orthodox Christians are awake on the night from Saturday to Sunday. Even if you did not manage to get into the temple, at home you need to light a candle in front of the icon of Jesus Christ and devote some time to prayers.

The last Saturday before Easter is the day of helping the poor and needy. You can and should distribute treats to friends and to strangers, as well as provide charitable assistance with money. And relatives need to prepare Easter gifts.

Signs, rituals and beliefs of Great Saturday

The Orthodox faithfully believe that the days before Easter are prophetic. And here's what our ancestors noticed:

What the weather will be on Holy Saturday, it will mostly be this summer.

To be born on this day, as well as on Easter, means to be healthy, happy and self-sufficient. If a child was born in Great

The Saturday before Easter, he often has unique abilities.

To die on Easter and on the eve of the Bright holiday means to be marked by God. These souls go straight to Paradise.

If dogs howl - to war.

If, before Easter, you wash all the rooms (especially the nursery) with water from a well, all the evil slander, bad emotions and negative energy will be "washed away".

Riding on a swing will help "blow away" all sins from a person.

Tomorrow we will eat Easter cakes, cottage cheese pasta and colored eggs. Today is the last day of Great Lent - Holy Saturday, which, in fact, precedes Great Sunday. What can and cannot be done on these days? What traditions are there? Mykharkov.info tried to understand the issues of spiritual life.

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is considered the most mystical day of fasting. The scene of all the events of this day was not our world, but the other world. After Jesus Christ was crucified on Friday, his soul went to the next world. It is not known for certain what happened to him in the afterlife. For example, in the non-canonical Gospels, the descent of Christ into hell is mentioned in order to bring Adam and everyone else out there.

What shouldn't be done on Holy Saturday?First of all, this day is still fast, which means that food of animal origin is prohibited. Moreover, animals on this day should not only be eaten, but also killed, so one should refrain from hunting and fishing. You can eat on this day, but there should be one full meal. The use of alcoholic beverages should be avoided.

Also "for later" you will have to postpone any entertainment events, such as going to the cinema, theater, birthday or wedding. Yes, and the wedding itself on this day is undesirable.

Household chores: cooking, cleaning, washing are also prohibited. An exception is the preparation of meals for Easter table... They can be cooked, but not tasted.

Contrary to the popular belief that Easter cakes cannot be baked on Saturday, the priests say the opposite. Just before that, you need to go to church for service and pray.

What can and should be done on Holy Saturday?First of all, it is worth collecting the Easter basket and getting ready for the service. Temple services begin on Saturday evening and end at sunrise. If for some reason you cannot get to the service, then it is better not to go to bed, but to pray at home.

Concerning internal training, then on Holy Saturday it is necessary to forgive those who harbor a grudge, because the Resurrection of Christ is the brightest holiday of the year.

Easter basket

Of course, the basis of any Easter basket is cake and painted or painted eggs. The first symbolizes the body of Christ and the fullness of life, and the second - the Holy Sepulcher, hiding in itself eternal life... You can supplement the basket with dairy products, salt, horseradish and meat dishes, for example, pork or sausage. Only blood sausage is banned (in principle, it cannot be eaten according to the canons of Christianity). But vodka, cognac, whiskey and any other alcohol, besides Cahors wine, should be left at home, since it cannot be consecrated.

What can and cannot be done on Easter itself?On Easter itself, in fact, you can do, eat and drink everything. There is no other way - to get angry, swear and sad. Can I drink alcoholic beverages? You can, but only if you know when to stop and can stop in time. Can I work and do household chores? If there is such a need, then you can. The ban on work is rather a tradition, so to speak, a blessing to rest on this day. But if according to the schedule you need to go to work on Sunday, then there is nothing sinful in that.

It is also important to remember that Easter is not only Sunday itself, but the entire week that follows it. We wish you to spend it in harmony with yourself and the world around you, leaving old grievances in the past and enjoying life!

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In all Christian churches on this day, the service begins in the morning and lasts all day, turning into the solemn Easter Matins.

In the center of the temple, on a dais, there is an Icon of Jesus Christ lying in a tomb, decorated with flowers. This icon symbolizes the Shroud that covered his body. The Canons are sung, glorifying Christ who conquered death.

Easter basket on Holy Saturday

Traditionally, on Great Saturday, the hostesses collect the Easter basket. Painted and painted eggs, Easter cakes, and cottage cheese are placed in it.

Also, baked pork, a piece of butter and salt are traditionally placed in the Easter basket. Salt symbolizes the energy of life, oil - wealth, and pork - fertility.

Great Saturday - the time of Christian repentance

On this day, believers try to realize their sins and find peace of mind. You need to try to forgive all offenses and ask for forgiveness from those to whom you have hurt. Holy Saturday is a day of helping people in need and poor.

Since Lent only ends on Sunday, it is recommended to eat only bread, raw vegetables, fruits and water on Saturday.

Signs on Holy Saturday

Weather related signs:

* If it is a clear day on Holy Saturday, this is a dry and clear summer.

* If the weather is bad on this day, summer promises to be cold and cloudy.

Good Saturday - what not to do?

You cannot eat the dishes that you prepare for Easter, since Great Lent is still in progress.

On Holy Saturday, you cannot wash, sew, iron things, do cleaning, work in the garden, in the garden, do heavy homework, such as chopping wood, doing construction.

Do not do needlework.

You cannot on Great Saturday and use foul language, swear, offend loved ones, laugh loudly, have fun, sing and dance - this is a great sin.

No alcoholic drinks are allowed, only a little red wine is allowed.

It is worth refraining from intimacy.

You can visit the cemetery on this day and clean up the graves - you can, but it is not worth making a commemoration.

It is best to devote this day to rest, reconciliation and prayer.

Saturday before Easter - what can you do?

As mentioned above, Easter services in churches begin on Good Saturday evening. If you cannot attend the all-night vigil, still stay awake. On this night, be sure to light a candle in front of the icon of Jesus Christ and pray.

It is believed that if you do not sleep on the night from Saturday to Sunday, you can attract happiness for the whole year, because it is on this night that happiness "wanders" among people, and it is very important not to oversleep it.

The main rite of Holy Saturday is decorating and coloring eggs, baking Easter cakes. Please note that in the room where the dough rises, you cannot swear, use foul language and talk loudly. Easter cakes should be prepared in peace and love.

Great Saturday is the day of reconciliation, kindness and forgiveness. Be sure to ask for forgiveness from relatives, loved ones, friends. Make peace with everyone with whom you have quarreled. And do not forget to distribute alms to those in need, and prepare Easter gifts for loved ones.

Remember that on Holy Saturday you cannot celebrate birthdays, weddings and various celebrations.

Nothing can be taken out of the house on Holy Saturday. The people say that you can give your well-being and wealth.

Easter greeting. What should be said at Easter?

Priests in churches greet all parishioners with the words: “Christ is risen!” To receive the answer: “Indeed he is risen!”. So it is customary to greet each other on Easter.
Greetings with the words "Christ is risen!" expresses a joy similar to the joy of the apostles who learned about the resurrection of Christ.

Divine services in churches on Great (Passionate) Saturday