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By Olga|2026-04-22T21:15:40+00:00April 8th, 2001|Categories: Easter, Holidays|Tags: Christian, orthodox|

Tradition of the Great Lent originates from ancient Christian church and is kept only in Orthodox. Lent is called Great because of its importance and is kept in memory of 40 day lent of Jesus Christ who, after his baptism, retired in a desert. Great Lent is the longest (49 days) and strictest. It is recommended [...]

Easter meal

By Olga|2026-04-22T21:15:28+00:00April 1st, 2001|Categories: Cook Academy, Easter, Holidays|Tags: Easter, orthodox, Pascha|

Easter is celebrated on 15 of April this year. On the first Easter day, as on Christmas, priests came to houses of the faithful and served public prayer. All relatives and friends visited to congratulate each other during this day. They were invited to the table to enjoy Easter dishes. The table groaned with food: ham, [...]