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On May 2, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate Maundy Thursday. Another name for the holiday is Maundy Thursday. On this day, believers continue to prepare for the Bright Resurrection of Christ.
history of the holiday
According to biblical legend, Maundy Thursday is the last Thursday before Easter, when believers remember important events from the life of Christ. On this day, the Last Supper, Jesus washing the feet of His disciples, Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of his disciple Judas are remembered. Such an act was supposed to unite his followers, strengthening internal ties and brotherhood.
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Also on this day, the Savior established the ritual of communion: believers break off a piece of bread and take a sip of wine. Subsequently, this became a kind of symbol. The wine symbolized the blood of the Son of God, and the bread symbolized the body.
From Maundy Thursday and Easter, services are held in churches where the earthly suffering of Christ before his crucifixion is remembered. In churches, the 12 Passion Gospels are read, which talks about the suffering of Jesus before his execution.
What not to do on Maundy Thursday
In ancient times, certain prohibitions were observed on this day. In particular, you cannot swear, quarrel or slander.
On Maundy Thursday you cannot leave the house uncleaned. It was believed that this could lead to poverty and quarrels. After cleaning the house, water should be poured outside the house so that there is no negative energy left in the house.
Also on this day you should not leave your laundry unwashed.
It was forbidden to eat paska on this day, since Lent continues.
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