Friday before Easter, Christians celebrate one of the saddest days in the church calendar because it is the time recall the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.Good Friday (as it is this day) involves a certain ceremonies in churches here to worship the so-called Shroud - board with a picture of the Savior.She was put in the middle of the church surrounded by white flowers in front of her - the censer, and then read the gospel and hymns.
The Long Good Friday begins with a morning service when the Gospel is read before the shroud.Day card with a picture of Christ endure, and the read "Lament of the Mother of God," and in the evening served funeral character.At this time, all the people in the church stand with candles and listen to "the canon of Holy Saturday."I should say that the worship takes place late in the evening before the Sabbath day, and after running godfather shroud will wear back to the temple.They read the Sunday Gospel about the angels, Christ crucified and the place of his burial.
Good Friday is a day of strict fasting.On this day, there is nothing to eat until the removal of the Shroud (about three o'clock) and then allowed to eat only bread and water.
Considering the history of the celebration of this day, it is necessary to draw attention to the fact that in the pagan traditions of this day had to "exorcise" the morning frost.So, on the hills lit bonfires, the young people went to the villages lighted Lucino.In Russia, it was the custom not to put out those candles, that people stood during worship, they had to bring home, set fire to and set in front of icons.This tradition has been preserved by the Orthodox to this day.
Today, Good Friday is celebrated in different ways in different countries.However, almost all it believed that the bread that was in this case, the new day has the ability to heal from disease, as well as the illuminated ring.
However, there are some superstitions with regards to this day.So, in Suffolk believe that sown on Friday will double harvest parsley and bread case, the new never covered with mold.The Lancashire all baking stored until next year, because people believed that it is able to prevent whooping cough.Residents of Cleveland believed that hung out on Friday will do your laundry bloodstains, and in Wales argued that to endure thirst in this mournful day, the man drinking the whole year will not be any harm.In the Philippines, Good Friday is characterized by carrying out processions in which people beat themselves with whips, and some brave souls put themselves crucifixion nails fifteen centimeters.
In ancient times, in memory of the crucifixion of the Savior in some countries are not allowed to use that day blacksmiths nails and hammers, and the inhabitants of the mountains pierce the iron objects forbidden land.
Good Friday has its own rules: this day is forbidden to have fun, sing and walk, because it can bring trouble in the future.But this event prepares believers for the upcoming resurrection of Christ, that is Easter.
Thus, Good Friday is the reason for a person to think about their lives, about their decisions and actions.On this day, many centuries ago, was killed Christ, so today we remember the terrible trial of him, the crucifixion and death on Calvary, as well as the burial.The service on this day includes a threefold reading of the Gospel of these ancient events, it does not make the liturgy.
Good Friday has different signs.Thus, the claim that this day can be found "nagovorennye" things in the house.To do this, the church brings unburned candle, lit it, and pass through the rooms, while at the point where it begins to crack, and is the very thing.
also after the service is brought into the house twelve candles that have burned through.It will bring wealth and prosperity for the coming year.It is believed that if the day of Good Friday cloudy outside, the wheat in the fields would be overgrown with weeds, and if the sun - it will be clean and grainy.
Undoubtedly, many beliefs and superstitions have come from paganism, however, believe in them or not, it depends on the personal preferences of the person.
