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On the Saturday before Pentecost, the Orthodox world celebrates Cherries-soul day. It is believed that on this day the doors of Paradise open to welcome the souls of our deceased loved ones.
In Bulgaria, today's asphyxiation is called Chereshova, because cherries are the most popular fruit at this time of year in our country.
Biblical texts say that after the Ascension of Christ to heaven, the gates of Paradise are closed, and the souls of the dead can ascend to the afterlife again at Cherry Ascension, and their living loved ones should make a memorial and recite a funeral prayer.
By their actions today, the living are asking for forgiveness for the sins of their dead loved ones, so that they can find peace and not wander the earth. The day is also set aside for acts of mercy and charity.
Prayers for forgiveness on this day are read in all churches. It is also necessary to prepare wheat, bread, to take red wine, as well as from the first cherries of the year, to be distributed among the living and left on the graves.
Photo: VILI-Violeta Mateva
It is believed that the Cherries-soul day the dead first visit their graves, and therefore their living relatives must bring food and wine to the place. Today, graves are cleaned, incense is burned to escape the Devil, red wine or water is poured over it, and a candle is lit.
It is customary on this day to keep the doors and windows of the homes open so that the soul of the dead can come out unimpeded.
Christian tradition also dictates that alms be given to the poor, that the hungry be fed, that good deeds be done to soothe and appease the souls of deceased loved ones.
Cherries and wheat are brought for consecration in the church, and a memorial service should be arranged in the home. table of Cherry stew. On this day, the bells ring mourning - with a measured blow to remind of the care of the dead.
Services are held today and a general memorial service is being held for all those who died.
The next day is Pentecost, the 50th day of Easter, and the church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary.
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