Giant ice egg hatched in Moscow
Published: 19 April, 2009, 18:03
A team of sculptors in Moscow have made their own contribution to the Easter celebrations and produced a giant egg made out of ice in one of the city's parks.
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Over 5,000 people attended at the vigil in Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, the Itar Tass news agency reported, citing the cathedral’s security. Among those present were the country’s leaders.
Orthodox Christians are celebrating one of the main religious holidays of the year – the Epiphany, or the baptism of Christ. It is believed that on this day water becomes holy and is able to wash away sins and diseases.
It is Christmas Eve, one of the most magical evenings for Christians around the world. And even though in Russia Orthodox believers mark the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7, there are many who are celebrating tonight.
The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring.
Christians around the world are celebrating the end of Lent - forty days of prayer and fasting followed by Easter.
As Christians all over the world get ready for Easter, RT has looked into various ways of decorating the holiday’s symbol – colored eggs.
Preparing for the Easter Sunday is no less important than the holiday itself. Thousands of believers have attended special services to have eggs and special cakes, known as “kulichi,” blessed by priests.
On July 8 Russia celebrates what some call its own version of Valentine’s Day. However, the day of St. Peter and Fevroniya is less commercial and more chaste than the Western holiday.
As Orthodox Christians mark the Holy Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, also known in the country as the Apple Savior, policemen in Rostov-on-Don gave up their fining appetites and joined in the tasty celebration.
Published: 19 April, 2009, 18:03
A team of sculptors in Moscow have made their own contribution to the Easter celebrations and produced a giant egg made out of ice in one of the city's parks.