Perioada pregătitoare pentru sărbătoarea Învierii Domnului a început, în Biserica Ortodoxă, pe data de 5 martie. Acesta este unul dintre cele mai importante momente din an pentru credincioși, căci Praznicul Învierii este considerat momentul de biruință asupra păcatelor și a morții. Compared with other fasting periods throughout the year, Postul Mare, also known as Lent, is considered to be more strict. During this time, Orthodox Christians engage in more frequent prayers and attend special services. Authoritative figures of the church have announced that there are only two days during this period when the restriction of fasting from meat is lifted - Buna Vestire (25 March) and Palm Sunday (28 April). In addition, Saturdays during Lent are dedicated to the remembrance of the dead. Therefore, it is recommended that believers intensify their prayers for those who have passed away. The period of Lent is marked by a solemn atmosphere in the Orthodox Church, with believers attending church services more frequently, engaging in spiritual practices, and reflecting on their actions in preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord. Cosmina Nicoara, a priest from the Orthodox Church, highlights the importance of this period, stating: "Lent is not only a time of fasting but also a time of spiritual growth, repentance, and forgiveness.