February 27, 2023, 17:00 – BLiTZ – News
Immediately after Pancake week, which lasts in 2023 from February 20 to February 26, Great Lent begins, which will lead to Easter. By tradition, it begins with Pure Monday. The BLiTZ learned about the do’s and don’ts for Clean Monday 27 February during Lent 2023.
Maslenitsa is a traditional Russian holiday, which is very loved in Russia. It lasts a whole week, and ends on February 26, Forgiveness Sunday. The essence of this day is a test of humanity and purification before Lent.
The first day of Easter fast was called Clean Monday. The event has another name – Zhilyaviy. This day is associated with many prohibitions and regulations that all believers tried to comply with.
What not to do on the first day of Lent
On Lean Monday, it is forbidden to idle. You need to work, clean your home and not sit idle. Women and children should not visit on this day. It is believed that otherwise, after such trips, they can get very sick. In order not to spend the whole next year in the mud, you need to immediately wash the dishes after you, especially for Clean Monday evenings. Never leave dirty dishes overnight. It is impossible today to feel sorry for yourself, lose heart and envy other people.
What can you do on Clean Monday
On this day in the morning it is important to visit the temple and pray. After that, you need to come home, put on clean, light-colored clothes and start cleaning. It is impossible to be in dirty old things today. All believers on this day begin to fast and engage in their spiritual growth. You need to forgive those who offended you, thank people and give them gifts. You can break bad habits. It is believed that February 27 is a great day to say “no” to cigarettes and alcohol.
