Georgian inmates in Turkey receive traditional Easter presents
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Georgian inmates serving prison terms in Turkish penitentiary facilities will join in traditional celebrations of Easter this Sunday.
The Georgian Ministry of Corrections has sent traditional Easter eggs, sweet bread called Paska, candles and books to Turkey.
The Easter eggs were dyed at Dedata Monastery in Tbilisi and the books provided by Biblusi bookstore. Photo from the Ministry of Corrections Facebook page
An agreement on sending inmates gifts on religious holidays was signed in 2016.
Georgia commemorated one of the most significant days in the religious calendar, Good Friday, yesterday.
On this day Georgian believers dye eggs red and bake paska to celebrate Easter after Lent.
The period of Lent, or the great fast, began on February 19 and will end on April 8, the first day of the Easter holidays.
Orthodox Christians around the globe and in Georgia are today commemorating one of the most significant days in the religious calendar – Good Friday – which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, President Giorgi Margvelashvili and Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze have sent their holiday wishes to all celebrating Easter.
Orthodox Christians around the globe and in Georgia are celebrating an important day in the religious calendar – Palm Sunday – which marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Female inmates in Georgia have received dozens of books to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day today. Hosting the Georgian writers at Rustavi Prison Colony #5, female inmates spoke about the importance of books in their daily lives.
Orthodox Christians in Georgia and the rest of the world are celebrating one of the most significant dates in the religious calendar, Easter. The bells in Georgian churches were ringing loudly around the country last night calling believers to attend the holy liturgy and join in on celebrations.