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The most important event in the Orthodox church in Russia
Easter in Russia is called Paskha (Пасха).
Paskha is preceded by 40 days of Great Lent (March 18 – May 5), the most important event in the Orthodox church year. Those who observe it are not supposed to eat meat, dairy and, on some days, even vegetable oils. On the last Friday before Easter (Good Friday), no food or drink should be consumed until the evening.
Before the adoption of Christianity, Russian ancestors celebrated the arrival of spring in late March or early April which was marked by various rituals.
In the Orthodox tradition, each of the preceding days of Easter has a special meaning. Special attention is paid to the cleanliness of your home, your body and your thoughts. For example, the Thursday of the Passionate week is called “clean Thursday” – cleaning of the house should be done on that day. The following Friday is the day when the eggs are dyed and the Easter bread called “kulich” (кулич [ku-léech]) is baked. The house is usually decorated with willow branches.
Since ancient times, the willow has been known for its healing properties and served as a guard against the evil eye and damage. In addition, the willow blooms first among all trees and replaces the palm branch in Russia. Willow twigs are put in the most important place in the house. Hallowed twigs are customarily kept in the house until the next Easter.
On Saturday, the day before the beginning of the Orthodox Easter, believers usually go to church where they sanctify kulichi, eggs and willow twigs. In the evening, there is a holiday church service to which is customary to wear the clothes of light colors.
As so many people earnestly desire to know God during this season, pray that they would find Him, be set free from non-biblical practices, and have a personal relationship with Christ.
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