Eastern Christianity event

Sunday of Myrrh-bearing Women

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In Eastern Christianity, Sunday of Myrrh-bearing Women, which commemorates the women who had brought funeral spices and ointments to finish commiting Christ's body to the grave, celebrates that they were the first to see the empty tomb and were instructed by Jesus to bring the joyful news to the apostles.

Traditionally, "Apolytikion" and "Kontakion" hymns are recited on this day.

Here are some ways you can observe this day according to Eastern Christian tradition: