In 2025, Eastern Christians will celebrate Easter on April 20. Before that, Holy Week comes - the last week of Lent, which lasts from April 14 to April 19. It is a special period of spiritual purification, prayer, strict fasting and preparation for the bright holiday of the Resurrection of Christ.
Palm Sunday - the solemn entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. Christians remember the day when Jesus solemnly entered Jerusalem and people greeted him with palm leaves. In Ukraine, traditionally consecrated a willow, which has become a symbol of this day. The consecrated twigs are stored at home as a charm.
Great Monday is the beginning of a harsh post
The first day of Sedmy is dedicated to the memories of Patriarch Joseph and a infertile fig, who became a symbol of spiritual infertility. Believers this day adhere to the harshest fasting: only vegetables, fruits, bread are allowed. General cleaning begins in homes: men repair, wash and clean women.
Great Tuesday - Day of Spiritual Guidelines
On Tuesday, the parables of Christ, His prophecies of Judas, the renunciation of Peter and the coming of the Last Judgment are mentioned. This is a day of reflection on good and evil. In everyday life this day, they prepare Easter clothes, choose towels and napkins for the holiday basket, buy products for cooking.
Great Wednesday - Betrayal of Judas and Cleaning Completion
This day, they remember Jesus for 30 silver and a woman who washed the legs of Christ. Believers go to confession. On Wednesday, cleaning is completed and decorated with a house, buy eggs for painting. This is the last day of economic affairs before the final preparations.
Great Thursday is a pure Thursday and a secret dinner
On Thursday, the day Jesus spent a secret dinner and established the Communion Rite. In the morning it is customary to wash and start a day with prayer. It is this day that the Easter eggs are baked, eggs are painted, the soul and home are cleaned. Traditionally, Christians are communion this day.
Holy Friday - the day of sorrow and silence
This is the saddest day of Holy Week: Jesus was crucified on the cross. The temples do not serve the liturgy, only evening services with the removal of the shroud. Many people completely refuse to eat by the evening. It goes through silence, peace and prayer all day.
Great Saturday - The Last Preparing and Believing About Resurrection
This day is dedicated to the memories of Jesus' burial. The temples serve the liturgies, which end with the proclamation of the good news of the Resurrection. The fasting is completed this day, Easter baskets are collected and they are preparing to go to church for night worship.
Important : In Kiev, the curfew on Easter night will remain unchanged - from 00:00 to 05:00. After its completion, the believers will be able to go to the temple and consecrate the Easter basket.
