Photo: Alexander Vasiliev
Today, Orthodox Christians celebrate the holy festival of Easter. In honor of the festival hundreds of worshipers were in procession from the Cathedral of the Intercession to the central square of Vladivostok, where the Metropolitan Veniamin of Vladivostok and Primorsky addressed the audience with a sermon.
Easter — one of the oldest festivals of Christian believers, established in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this day people observe religious tradition to greet people with the words «Jesus is risen!» Or respond to the greeting «Truly He is risen!» Take in food Easter cakes, and share with each other colored eggs.
After the participants of the procession reached the central square of Vladivostok and Primorsky Metropolitan Veniamin worship, during which greeted the townspeople. Also on stage were consecrated Easter eggs, which were distributed to the assembled audience.
On the square during the day will be the traditional festivities, and will complete today\’s holiday Great Easter Vespers, which will take place at 1700 in the Protection Cathedral.
