Russians clear-up on ‘Clean Thursday’
Published: 24 April, 2008, 08:07
Thursday, or Clean Thursday, as it is known in Russia, is being celebrated by Orthodox Christians all over the world. Following an old tradition, Russians clean up their homes and themselves, going to bath houses. All Russian churches hold a liturgy and O
With Easter Sunday approaching, Christians spend the last remaining days in intense prayer, remembering Christ's suffering. Easter eggs are painted in bright colours, usually red, representing the blood of Christ and resurrection.
Maundy Thursday is known as the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus brought new teachings to his disciples, and washed their feet as a sign of love and humility. The night that follows is the time when Jesus was betrayed by Judas.
24.04.2008, 07:32
U.S. Iraq Commander gets promotionThe man who America credits with reducing violence in Iraq has gained a promotion. General David Petraeus has been nominated to be the next chief of U.S. Central Command, which covers the entire Middle East region. |
24.04.2008, 12:01
Russian teen cursed by tragedyA teenager who survived a flight under a jet wing in -50C is in trouble again. This time Andrey Sherbakov’s family home in a Russian village near Perm city has burnt down, killing his pets, according to the E1.ru news site. |
