Great Lent is an important event for every Christian. This is a ceremony of preparing an Orthodox person for the celebration of Easter, which falls on April 8 in 2018. And this is the time for tireless prayer and fast diet.
Many believers are interested in when the Lent will begin in 2018 for the Orthodox. So, the beginning of this significant event falls on February 19. It will continue until April 7th. At this time, all Orthodox Christians are advised to visit churches, refuse to eat meat, fish and animal products, and also learn:
- Pray. To turn to God, it is not at all necessary to memorize all the prayers by heart, although it will not hurt anyone to know "Our Father". It is enough to stand in front of the icon, forget for a while about all your problems and lift up the words that were born in your soul. In addition, you can at least periodically read the Holy Scriptures.
- Overcome weaknesses. During the days of Great Lent, clergymen urge every believer to give up entertainment, mindless activities, overeating, bad habits, watching TV or surfing the Internet. And also from the pronunciation of swear words and swearing with loved ones. All your time should be spent in prayer and spiritual quest. Believe me, all efforts will be rewarded.
- Live in joy. Just look around. See how beautiful this world is in all its manifestations. There are so many things around that can be called beautiful. Try to learn to live in harmony with Nature. Thank the Lord that you are alive, healthy, breathe deeply. And also because you love and are loved. After all, it is in this, and not in money or a rich environment, that happiness lies.
In addition, during the days of Great Lent, try to remember all your shameful deeds and, going to confession, tell the priest about them. He will tell you how to embark on the path of correction and in which direction to move. Also, be sure to start doing good without expecting gratitude from anyone. Just believe that all your good deeds will be rewarded from above, and love for the Lord will allow you to gain eternal life in the future.
What can you eat during Lent in 2018?
People who are interested in when the Orthodox Christians start Lent in 2018 also often ask: what can you eat during it? The answer is simple: fruits, vegetables and other plant products. At the same time, on Clean Monday (February 19), it is advisable to completely refuse food, you can only use clean water.
