On parental Saturday, the memory of deceased relatives, especially parents, is honored.
In the Orthodox calendar parent Saturdays These are special days when believers honor the memory of deceased relatives and friends. There are 8 such dates in a year, three of which fall on Lent. The last parental Saturday during Lent is celebrated April 2.
Parental Saturday April 2: what to do and how to remember relatives
On this day, all believers honor the memory of deceased relatives, but first of all – parents. Churches attend memorial services and liturgies, where they pray for the repose of loved ones and light a candle. If it is not possible to visit the church, you can read a prayer at home.
On parental Saturday, you can also visit the cemetery, bring fresh flowers and clean the grave. In the evening, you can hold a memorial evening at home with people who knew the deceased.
What Not to Do on Parents’ Saturday
- You can’t work hard on this day.
- Fun and noisy parties on parental Saturday are out of place.
- In no case should you leave alcohol on the grave of the deceased and drink near the grave. This is considered a serious sin.
- Nothing can be lifted from the ground in the cemetery.
- You can not swear, swear, conflict.
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