The abbot of the Easter Church of Christ, Voskrelenka village, Father Maxim Portnov, explained the reason why on Easter and in the morning, it was a week after holidays, not the usual practice to visit the cemetery.
According to the missionaries, the tradition of going to the cemetery into Easter was developed in the Soviet era, when the temples were closed. He noted that then the cemetery became the only place that orthodox could gather and congratulate each other safely during the holiday. The priest emphasized that this mandatory measure has turned into a wrong tradition.
-We have such a vacation called Radonitsa, that is, the deceased rejoice that they can finally come to them. This vacation is held 9 days after Easter. And on Easter and a bright week, you should not visit the cemetery, – quoted Portnova Aif.ru.
Previously, it was known that the delegation of Andrrei was the first, who received a fertile fire, Take him to the church of Christ, the Savior. In 2025, Easter is held on Sunday, April 20 and this day will coincide with Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.