On May 5, Easter, name day is celebrated by everyone who bears the name Velik, Velika, Veliko, Velin, Velislav , Velichka, Velichko, Velka, Velko, Velyo, Vili and Velina and their derivatives, writes Actualno.com.
Easter is also known as the Resurrection of Christ and Passover. The holiday is celebrated on the third day after Jesus Christ was crucified and buried. Then, women myrrh-bearers go to the grave of the Savior of the people and they see that the body is gone - Christ has risen! After the great event, Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene, and then to all the apostles.
Preparation for the holiday begins 10 weeks before Resurrection, in which the church invites the believing Christian to the celebration of the spirit over the flesh - the victory of Jesus Christ over death. The week from Palm Sunday to Easter has a special significance in the Orthodox holiday cycle and is called "Holy Week", meaning suffering. It is also called "Holy Week". These are the last days of Jesus' earthly life.
The week after the great day is called Bright Week, because the Resurrection of Christ brings enlightenment for everyone.