Today is the day we must remember those who left us: Go not only to the cemetery, but also to the church and do not forget a piece of paper

Funeral, cemetery, Photo: Hello! / Masanori Yoshida

Today is the day when we should remember those who left us, visit their graves and light candles – Miholjske zadushnice are celebrated. It is also time to go to church and pray for our dear deceased relatives, friends, dear people …

Funeral services are always on Saturdays, and on that occasion, services are organized in churches. Saturday is the day of the dead because Christ was still in the tomb that day before the Resurrection.

Besides Miholjski or autumn, there is also Duhovske or summer, spring is the week before the beginning of Lent and Mitrovica or winter commemoration.

“Help the dead and mention them. Do not hesitate, therefore, to help those who have left and offer your prayers for them!”, The words of Saint John Chrysostom, which are read today in churches.

It is desirable to bring boiled grain and red wine to the liturgy today, as well as to procure a candle for the grain and a candle for each deceased. They can be replaced by a larger candle, which is lit for everyone. Don’t forget the list of names of the deceased on a piece of paper.

The priest in the church pours wine over the grain, and after the service it is customary to go to the graves of the dead.