Might 14 – Radonitsa, day of particular remembrance of the lifeless

Tomorrow, Might 14 – Radonitsa. This can be a special occasion when Orthodox Christians attempt to share the Easter pleasure with the departed.

On Radonitsa, it’s customary to come back to the temple after which to the cemetery to go to the graves of kinfolk and mates.

However since Radonitsa at all times falls on Tuesday, and it is a working day, then, alas, not everybody is in a position to do that.

In case you are unable to go to the church and cemetery attributable to work, then you want to pray for the deceased at residence. As well as, you will need to do not forget that alms and good deeds accomplished in reminiscence of the lifeless tremendously assist them.

In spite of everything, based on St. Theophan the Recluse, the destiny of those that departed just isn’t thought-about determined till the final judgment: “Till then, we can’t think about anybody utterly condemned; and on this foundation we pray, strengthened by the hope of God’s immeasurable mercy.”

Within the picture: Church of the Nativity on the Nativity Cemetery

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