Georgia celebrates Easter today
The Easter Eve liturgy marked the end of 48 days of fasting, which started on March 11. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating one of the most significant dates in the religious calendar, Easter.
The bells in Georgian churches were ringing loudly around the country at night calling believers to attend the holy liturgy and join in on celebrations.
The festive service started around 11 pm, during which clergy and parishioners with icons, crosses and candles walked around the church chanting. Photo: Prime Minister's press office/Achieve
Those who attend the holy liturgy receive the Holy Fire which was brought from Jerusalem to Georgia.
The Easter Eve liturgy marked the end of 48 days of fasting, which started on March 11.
Traditionally, Georgians dye boiled eggs red during Easter festivities and bake a special sweet cake with raisins, called Paska.
On Monday after Easter, Georgians visit cemeteries and roll red eggs on the graves of their loved ones. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
The Holy Bible says Jesus Christ gave his life to pay for the sins of the people and rose on the third day.
Good Friday, Easter Sunday and the day after Easter Sunday are public holidays in Georgia.
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Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, and is celebrated by a feast on the Sunday before Easter.
Every year on the day after Orthodox Easter, Georgians visit the graves of their loved ones, bringing with them Easter eggs painted red, traditional pastries and wine to commemorate those who have passed.