All Christians know that the sacrament of communion is preceded by confession and fasting, but it is not clear how to prepare for the Holy Communion on Holy Week, for the fast is not observed all the following week after the great Easter, as all Orthodox rejoice and rejoice, celebrating the great day of the resurrection of Christ.
How to prepare for the communion in the Easter week?
To admit to the sacrament the servant of the temple can only in the event that the Orthodox observes the Great Lent . In addition, it is recommended to defend the service in the church the night before, and there is nothing to eat after midnight, that is, to appear on the sacrament on an empty stomach. It is compulsory to confess, but if the parishioner has already confessed in Holy Week, the priest can free him from this obligation. In any case, you should approach him and ask for a blessing on the sacrament.
Instead of the canons for communion on the days of preparation, one should read the Easter canon, the stichera of Easter and the Follow-up to Holy Communion. It will be very good if the parishioner can visit the church in the Bright Week as often as possible, so as to continuously practice in the psalms and songs of spiritual songs, rejoice and triumph in Christ, listening to the reading of the Divine Scriptures.
Some nuances
Separately it is necessary to tell about those who already so often confess, and takes communion within a year. Some clerics believe that it is often impossible to receive communion, because one can get used to the adoption of the sacrament and cease to be aware of the spiritual trembling and fear of God. Even the scribes and the ministers of the church do not receive communion every day, therefore, without special need, confession and communion on the Bright Week are not carried out. To go to the meeting can those who came from the area where there is no temple, aching, going to go to surgery, etc. In general, on a great need, although much will depend on the confessor himself and on the order that has taken shape in this
In any case, all the issues arising in this regard must be solved with his confessor. To do this, you need to choose one temple and try to visit it, so that it would be easier for the priest to decide and understand what to advise a person, recommend a communion or not. Everything is very relative and what can be done alone can be forbidden to another. Much depends on how many sins a person has saved up for his life and whether he is ready to incur active repentance. Now it is clear how to prepare for the communion on a continuous week, and if something is unclear, you can always clarify with your confessor.