TIRANA, May 2 /ATA/- Orthodox believers across the country celebrate today the feast of Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Due to curfew, the mass was held in the morning in the Orthodox Cathedral ‘Resurrection of Christ’ in Tirana.
Unlike last year, a significant number of believers have returned to the Church while maintaining social distancing, while the rest have followed the mass via television.
On Holy Thursday another custom takes place as well: the dying of the eggs.
According to the tradition, eggs are dyed red, to symbolize the blood of Christ, symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ, a symbol of victory, joy and life.
Part of the Easter Sunday Resurrection Table is also the a brioche-like bread decorated with dyed hard-boiled eggs
Easter is considered one of the most important holidays for Orthodox believers because Christ returns to life.
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, which is celebrated three days after his death on the cross. //a.i/
