Easter for Ukrainians is a great holiday eagerly awaited and seriously prepared for. The countdown to the most important holiday for all Orthodox Christians begins from the start of Great Lent, which starts immediately after Masnytsia. Want to learn more about Lent and its significance for Ukrainians? Then our article will be useful and inspirational. Duration and stages of Great Lent For every Orthodox Ukrainian, Great Lent is the most important fast. It lasts longer than other fasts and implies a complete spiritual and physical cleansing of a person, being...
Easter bread recipes from Transcarpathia
With a prayer and consecrated willow branch - discover how Ukrainian housewives from the Transcarpathian region bake Easter paska. Paska is one of the most important Easter dishes on the holiday table in Ukraine. Ukrainian housewives have passed down the recipes for paska from generation to generation, and following the recommendations to bake good Easter bread is crucial. There is a belief that the family’s well-being for the whole year depends on how well the paska is baked. Recipe 1 The first is Mrs. Olga's family recipe from Chynadiieve settlement...
The difference between Orthodox and Catholic Easter
Catholicism and Orthodoxy are the largest confessions that honor the feast of Easter and celebrate it on a large scale. Almost every one of us knows that there is one week between the dates of the Easter celebration. However, not all know the differences between the celebrations of Easter among Catholics and Orthodox. In Ukraine, Easter is celebrated according to the Orthodox rite. Despite many similarities, we can observe many significant differences between the Catholic denomination. We invite you to discover 5 main differences in the celebration of Easter...