As in all parts of Azerbaijan, Orthodox Christians in the western region are also celebrating Easter.
According to “Elchi”, Orthodox Christians living in this region have been gathering at the Alexander Nevsky Church in Ganja since the night hours to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion.
During the religious ceremonies that began at night, candles were lit, prayers were recited, and a number of important religious rites were performed. Along with local Orthodox residents, Christians from other cities are also celebrating the holiday here. According to tradition, believers bake kulich on Thursday morning, prepare pascha in the evening, take them to the church on Saturday, and on the night from Saturday to Sunday, they hold a Procession of the Cross, marking the beginning of Easter and the Feast of the Resurrection of Jesus.
It should be noted that more than 200 Orthodox families live in Ganja. The Alexander Nevsky Church (Russian Orthodox Church), the only religious place of worship for Orthodox Christians in the western region, was built in 1887 and currently serves the Orthodox residents living in the region.