Holy Week: How to use it correctly what you can and cannot do
The Easter weekend is here and most people will take some time off from work, school or whatever else they are busy with. While people are excited about Easter, many may feel a little overwhelmed by all the activities that take place. When making plans for this weekend, keep in mind that you can possibly hit all the important events and that’s okay. You just have to be aware of what really matters and what you can and cannot do.
Holy week
The seventh and final week of the great fast, before Easter, is the last communion in which the judgment, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus Christ are remembered. They remember the last days of the earthly existence of Jesus Christ, his sufferings, crucifixion, death, and subsequent resurrection, especially during Holy Week.
What are the days called? And what do they mean?
On the first day, worship services are reminiscent of an Old Testament story of Patriarch Joseph sold into slavery by his own brothers, as well as Christ’s curse of a barren fig tree representing a soul who has not repented of his sins. Long Monday , the inauguration ceremony is started by the patriarch. The preparation of a particular consecrated fragrant oil (myrrh) used for anointing after baptism is performed once a year in this ceremony. Myrrh is made from a three-day brew of 50 different oils, herbs and fragrant resins.
Maundy Thursday : Ceremonies commemorate Christ’s speech to the people of Jerusalem in the temple, as well as his parable to his disciples about the talents, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment.
Judas Iscariot decided according to the Bible to betray Christ for 30 pieces of silver on the great Wednesday. They also remember the sinner who washed and anointed Jesus’ feet with myrrh. During Holy Week, a prayer is read in the temple for the last time. Believers are trying to confess on this day.
The Last Supper is celebrated on Maundy Thursday , when the twelve Gospels commemorate the sufferings of Christ. Those who visit the temple do so with lit candles, which they do not try to extinguish until they return home. Believers must attend the sacrament on this day. On Maundy Thursday, they also get the house ready for Easter by painting eggs, baking Easter cakes, cleaning and washing clothes.
Next is the day of mourning, for long Friday Christ was judged and crucified. The ceremony is held in memory of the Savior’s suffering on the cross. The shroud, the image of Christ lying in the tomb, is taken out of the altar and the believers bow to it.
Great Saturday: At the solemn ceremony, people discuss Christ’s burial and time in the tomb. At the same time, priests are already wearing bright festive garments on this day. They bless the Easter cakes, the decorated eggs and the Easter that people bring to church.
And finally, on Saturday night, people are celebrating the long-awaited Easter.
Happy Easter and God bless.