Welcome to Green Monday – The Start of Lent

Every year, the Christian world enters into a season of reflection, self-discovery, and repentance known as Lent. The season begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates on Easter. But before the commencement of the Lenten season, there is a special day known as Green Monday, also called Clean Monday or Pure Monday.

Green Monday is the first day of the Orthodox Great Lent and marks the beginning of the fasting season. It falls on the seventh Monday before Easter, which typically falls between February and March. In the year 2020, Green Monday falls on March 9th. It is a public holiday in many countries, including Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria.

Now, you may be wondering why it’s called Green Monday. Well, the color green symbolizes rebirth, fresh beginnings and is associated with the first day of spring. It is also a reminder of the first day of creation when God created the world and everything within it. On Green Monday, Christians observe strict fasting rules, abstaining from meat, fish, dairy, eggs, oil, and wine.

During the Lenten season, Christians strive to purify their bodies, minds, and souls. They fast, pray, and focus on spiritual growth through reflection, self-examination, and repentance. Green Monday is the perfect day to begin preparing for the Lenten season, as it is a clear reminder of the importance of self-discipline and sacrifice.

On Green Monday, many churches hold special liturgies and services to mark the beginning of Lent. Some churches also offer free meals to the needy and invite everyone to share in the spirit of the season. Families and friends gather to go on picnics and enjoy traditional Lenten dishes, such as koliva, salads, and seafood.

Green Monday not only marks the beginning of Lent but also serves as a celebration of nature. On this day, many people also take the opportunity to go outdoors, plant trees, clean up the environment, and admire the beauty of nature. It is a day of renewal, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Green Monday is the first day of the Orthodox Great Lent and marks the beginning of the fasting season.

It falls on the seventh Monday before Easter, which typically falls between February and March.

The color green symbolizes rebirth, fresh beginnings and is associated with the first day of spring.

On Green Monday, Christians observe strict fasting rules, abstaining from meat, fish, dairy, eggs, oil, and wine.

During the Lenten season, Christians strive to purify their bodies, minds, and souls.

Green Monday is the perfect day to begin preparing for the Lenten season.

On Green Monday, many churches hold special liturgies and services to mark the beginning of Lent.

Families and friends gather to go on picnics and enjoy traditional Lenten dishes, such as koliva, salads, and seafood.

Green Monday not only marks the beginning of Lent but also serves as a celebration of nature.

On this day, many people also take the opportunity to go outdoors, plant trees, clean up the environment, and admire the beauty of nature.

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