Today, on April 18, the Orthodox followers recall the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This day is considered the peak of a week of passion – a week before Easter. Today, special services are held in temples, and believers are tied tightly – according to the church's charter on this day, you should not eat and drink, because Christ does not eat and do not drink. What is dedicated to the great Friday, that on this day, maybe and cannot be done is in the “Lenta.ru” document.
The nature of the sixth passion
Throughout the week of passion, the orthodox followers recall the last days of the earthly life of Jesus Christ. This is a time of sadness and strict limitations. The name of the sixth passion refers to the word “passion”, that is, suffering.
On this day, Christ was convicted of Philato, given to Scourge, then condemned and crucified, Nikolai Savchenko, a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, in an interview with Tape.ru. Christian believes that the Son of God has been punished for all our sins so that we can be released from them.
The spiritual meaning of the sixth passion, Nikolai Savchenko believes that, sincerely repenting and accepting his weaknesses. Despite the fact that it is usually a Christian compass on this day, you should not join yourself – instead, you should express your intention to control your dark sides and try to endure better.
Features of church services on Friday Passion
Services of the Gospel of Passion. The day before, on Thursday clean, 12 readings from the Gospels about the suffering and death of Jesus read in the temples. At that time, the parishioners were standing with bright candles, thus showing intimacy to Christ – because he was lonely at the time of torture.
Tsar watches. In the morning, great or royal clock is served on a passionate Friday – a special service, in which three excerpts from the Gospel of Jesus' interference are once again read.
The removal of shrouds. Therefore, people call the evening service on a passionate day, recommended to visit all believers. It is believed that this service is unified on Friday and Saturday passion and serving as a bridge between events in these two days. Vespers performed nearly two more afternoon, closer to Christ's events: they nailed him at noon, and at three pm, his soul left the body.
Vespers's most important moment on Friday is to remove a cloak
The rain cover is made in temples, of course, not the original ancient fabric, but a large picture with Jesus' embroidery image. At this time, literal is the funeral service of the son of the Lord. Finally, the shroud was brought around the temple, and then they were taken to the Royal Gate. After completing all rituals, during the Stichera singing process, believers can be attached to the shroud.
Sixth Passion
Nutrition
On Friday, believers are recommended to observe the complete refusal of food and drink alcohol before serving the evening – according to the example of Christ, who does not eat and does not drink on the nailed day. However, with personal health features, many priests allow the use of a small amount of water or bread after serving the evening.
On a Friday passion, should not eat and do not drink until the raincoat is removed in the temple. If not it does not work, it is advisable to see the dryness
Abstain
In addition to food restrictions, believers refuse entertainment, idle conversations and even social literature. Pay special attention to the inner world, repentance and introvert. In addition, on a passionate day, it is important to spend time to pray.
Mercy
Traditional business on Friday is considered to be the help of those in need, charity and good action. Therefore, believers imitate Christ, show compassion and love for both humanity.
Following a strict article on Friday Passion helps a deeper person to realize the meaning of Christ's sacrifice and strengthen their faith. The main thing is to remember that the post acts as a spiritual preparation for the celebration of Christ's resurrection.
What cannot be done on a passionate day
There are meat and animal -origin products. The church's charter, as mentioned above, stipulates that on this day, the complete refusal of food, but such strict limitations are ready to observe not everyone, but many people cannot do it for medical reasons. Those who will still make a meal on the sixth day of passion are recommended to observe the dryness.
To quarrel, swear and rude. On this day, you should be with people in the world, maintain kindness and do not show impatience.
Job. According to folk beliefs, on a passionate day, you cannot dig the earth, plants, clean indoors, participate in sewing and sewing. The day must be completely for spiritual development, and family problems should be done first.
Perform large transactions. Working issues should be left for later: It is believed that any commitment on Friday Passion can then turn into a problem.
Signs on Friday
If the sun shines brightly on a passionate Friday, then the same dry and dry spring is waiting ahead. But the rain and the gloomy sky showed rough and cool weather in the spring. There is a belief related to the season: clouds and rainfall promise a lot of weeds on the website, while the sun rays promise a rich season. Another sign that applies to the first person is seen, the person you notice, overlooking the window. A young man promises good health, a whole family – the consent and harmony of the house, and the old man – can get sick. Bread or Easter, baking on this day, keeping freshness for a long time and not covered by mold. Indeed, participating in homework and economics is undesirable, especially on this day, because the main purpose of the sixth passion is the prayers and memories of Christ's suffering. There is another curious belief: The Earth on this day is said to have a special sensitivity and any surface violations of metal objects such as shovels or scratches can attract troubles.