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March 6, 2026
TOMORROW strictly adhere to ONE thing until midnight so that poverty does not befall you: it is believed that weddings should absolutely not be held
The Serbian Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs of Evgenia on March 7th, and this day is much better known among our people as Meat Carnivals. This holiday has special significance because it marks the introduction to the preparation for the great Easter fast, which is the longest and strictest in the Orthodox calendar.
TL;DR
- Meat Carnivals, observed on March 7th, precede the Great Easter fast.
- Ancient customs suggest not starting important life events like weddings or engagements on this day.
- It is believed to be unfavorable for lending or borrowing money.
- Historically, it was a day of communal gatherings, bonfires, singing, and feasting to ensure year-round prosperity.
- Sharing food and hospitality with the less fortunate was a key tradition, believed to bring blessings.
- Modern interpretations in cities often involve charitable donations instead of large gatherings.
- The Church also commemorates the Holy Martyrs of Evgenia, whose relics were discovered during the reign of Emperor Arcadius.
- The relics of apostles Andronicus and Junia were found through divine revelation.
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