The below is from the blog Adventures of an Orthodox Mom. I also recommend Mystagogy's post.
Adam sat before Paradise and, lamenting his nakedness, he wept: "Woe is me! By evil deceit was I persuaded and led astray. Now I am an exile from glory..."
The sun hid its rays, the moon and stars were turned to blood, the mountains were afraid, the hills trembled, when Paradise was shut. Adam departed, beating his hands upon his face and saying: 'I am fallen: merciful Lord, have mercy on me.'
The sun hid its rays, the moon and stars were turned to blood, the mountains were afraid, the hills trembled, when Paradise was shut. Adam departed, beating his hands upon his face and saying: 'I am fallen: merciful Lord, have mercy on me.'
- Vespers Service of Forgiveness Sunday
What is Clean Monday?
Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) marks the first day of Great Lent in the Orthodox Church. In many cultures it is a time for celebration. In many places it is customary for people to fly kites and attend festivals. Church tradition, however, tells us that after Holy Friday, Clean Monday (Kathadi Thevteda) is the most sorrowful day of the Ecclesiastical year. It is the day of Adam and Eve's exile from Paradise, and thus a day for quiet contemplation of Paradise lost and prayer.
Most monastics communities hold such a strict fast on this day that they eat nothing until sunset and double their prayer rule (prostrations, etc).
Print out the Kyra Sarakosti (Mrs. Forty Days) from Crayola (photo above) or bake your own using the recipe found here!
Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) marks the first day of Great Lent in the Orthodox Church. In many cultures it is a time for celebration. In many places it is customary for people to fly kites and attend festivals. Church tradition, however, tells us that after Holy Friday, Clean Monday (Kathadi Thevteda) is the most sorrowful day of the Ecclesiastical year. It is the day of Adam and Eve's exile from Paradise, and thus a day for quiet contemplation of Paradise lost and prayer.
Most monastics communities hold such a strict fast on this day that they eat nothing until sunset and double their prayer rule (prostrations, etc).
Print out the Kyra Sarakosti (Mrs. Forty Days) from Crayola (photo above) or bake your own using the recipe found here!
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