Easter 2016: what is the number of Orthodox and Catholics. Traditions and customs of a bright church holiday
Easter 2016 is one of the main religiousholidays for the whole Christian world. By tradition, on this remarkable day, solemn services will be held in all cathedrals and temples, and the ringing of bells will once again announce the miraculous resurrection of Christ.
What is the date of the Orthodox Easter 2016
The bright Sunday of Christ falls in 2016on the 1st of May. The great strict fasting precedes this significant event. For forty days in memory of the sufferings of the crucified Jesus, believers confine themselves to eating, drinking, entertainment and carnal pleasures. This time is dedicated to purifying the soul and heart from sinful desires, bad thoughts, envy, hatred and anger.
In the last week of fasting the Orthodox givespecial attention to the reading of the Bible, clean their homes and prepare traditional festive meals, and late Saturday night go to church for the All-Night Service. Easter is spent with relatives, friends and relatives, go to visit, give alms to beggars and congratulate each other on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
On this day, it is strictly forbidden to burden yourself with heavy thoughts and do any dirty work, but fun, sincere joy and good deeds are welcomed and strongly encouraged.
What is the date of Catholic Easter 2016
Catholic Easter in 2016 is celebrated 27Martha. Such a difference in dates with the Orthodox holiday is due to the fact that the Roman canon orders its believers to calculate a great day according to the Gregorian, and not the Julian calendar.
Pre-Easter night followers of the Catholic faithspend in churches and temples at a solemn service, and the Bright Sunday is traditionally begun with prayer and blessing. Sanctified water sprinkles cakes and eggs and takes to their homes a piece of sacred fire lit in the church. According to the decrees, he has the ability to protect the home from evil forces and wicked spirits.
An obligatory ritual for Catholics issolemn, hearty breakfast. Mistresses put on the table a large number of different dishes, red wine and other food. Believers gather together, eat and sing joyful, Easter songs.
The classic symbol of Catholic Easter isHare. It is bought in pastry shops or baked at home from the dough and decorated with chocolate, nuts, jam and candied fruits. No less popular figures of Easter Bunny from glass, papier-mache, plastic and other materials. Such souvenirs are usually put on the most prominent place in the house, firmly believing that this will bring the family luck, prosperity and happiness.
