Despite the plans of the Polish government to hold a major repair of the Polish military memorial in Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv this year, only its cosmetic repair will take place. The Polish side changed its plans because of the crisis in the relations between Warsaw and Kiev.

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Historically, the city of Uzhgorod was formed and developed around the castle that originated on Castle Hill, here were the first burial of deceased citizens. Eminent owners of the castle were buried in the crypt of the castle church. Cemetery same for most citizens were on the left side of the Small Uzh on present street Dobrianskyi. Then it was called - Cemetery. But the flood of 1672 destroyed most of this street. We can assume that flooding was the cause of a new arrangement of the cemetery on a hill, namely on the mountain around.

Today, November 15, Lviv students took part in citywide cleaning. At first o'clock they will clean up parks, streets, cemeteries and green areas.

It is planned that the combined work citywide join to 2.5 thousand people. In particular, as it became known, public gardens at the foot of the High Castle and the park cleaned students Lviv Polytechnic University of Forestry and cadets of the Army Academy.

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Mykulynetske cemetery was open in 1840 for the disposal of residents of Ternopil. Located along the Mikulinetska street. Opposite is situated the Jewish cemetery, which was closed since 1839.

At the Mykulynetske cemetery buried many prominent figures of Ukrainian history and culture: the first was buried at the cemetery the monk Stelling (02/23/1841). Also survived graves of M.Bauer (sculptor John B.Shimzer), Anna and Emily Huber (sculptor Paul Evtele) Luchakivskogo V.D., priest Vladimir Gromnitskaya, Kalina V.I. Also here were buried OUN leaders Goloyad P. and Prishlyak J., mayors Pohoretsky F. and Luchakivsky B. General of UNR army Meshkovskii E., lieutenant UGA Leo Lukashevich, lieutenant of UIA A.Poliovyj - "Ostap", poets Demkiv B., Vyhrusch V., artists Bentsaleva T., Zagrebelnyi P., Kalin V., Koval S., Onypko S., the hundreds of Sich Riflemen, who perished in the battle against the invaders .

This year will restore the brick and wrought-iron cemetery fence. This was the director of the Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Lychakiv Cemetery".

«We have started maintenance forged fence between the two input gates. Repair touch stone blocks from foundation to painting. This is the volume element in financial terms. In addition, planned to renovate incoming Austrian gate 1917 which is at the entrance from the street Cheremshyny.

Christian tradition

Custom to visit the graves of loved ones inherent to almost all people all faiths may a few exceptions. Christian, particularly the Orthodox, tradition and care visit the final resting place for a loved one is descended from the previous Greco-Roman Christianity and partly Jewish customs.

Should I go to the cemetery on Easter

Those who buried their loved ones are concerned about, "When taken to visit the graves in accordance with orthodox precepts?". So, in Christianity, direct bans on visiting cemeteries any days there is little, but it has spread over the years of the Soviet regime used to care for the graves or simply visit them at Easter is largely contrary to the spirit of this church festival.

This is especially true at the grave of drinking alcohol. And drink a holiday is not a sin, and remember, too close, but Easter - the day of the Resurrection of the Lord, and not the commemoration of the dead. Moreover, for the believing Christian Holy Week should not have any way to communicate with the idea of death.

Parent days

To visit the graves of the best days are the so-called Radonitsa SATURDAY. Memorial Easter - the ninth day after Easter Sunday is of course Tuesday. For most people this time. But with the possibility of this day should visit the grave. If you can not you can in the morning or the night before to defend the church service or even to pray for the souls of the dead.

Intended to visit the cemeteries are considered SATURDAY - days before the day of the Holy Trinity and the Holy Day. Dimitri. This is a holy day of autumn. Also in the category of parenting are the second, third and fourth Saturdays of Lent, there are three Saturday before Holy Week (Easter Week itself to visit the graves is not desired).

Is also a good reason to visit - the birthday of the deceased and the day of his patron saint. Although it is just remembering a loved one, it is useful to bring order to his grave.

If someone is forced to visit the cemetery to choose other days, for example, because of the work schedule, it may not condemn anybody. It is better to lead a regular grave in decent condition, when it is possible to find the time, than to be there every day of the year in the put and do not remember a year.

Of course, monitor the condition and appearance of the burial useful throughout the year, as if the world is really a place, so closely associated with the memory of the deceased, then this place should be kept in decent condition.

Source: rit-agent.net

Entrance to the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Preserve "Cemeteries" expensive. Previously adult ticket cost 10 hryvnia, now - 15.

Authorization granted by its decision meeting of the executive committee of the Lviv City Council.

As explained museum director Michael Nagai, providing historical information for groups up to 10 people will be 80 hryvnia (previously 50 hryvnia) for groups where more than 20 persons - 120 hryvnia (was 80 hryvnia).

Law enforcers have detained a woman who systematically steals in cemeteries. Since the beginning of the year to the police to complain about the theft turned five victims. In two cases, the crimes were uncovered.

Vandalism at cemeteries, mainly engaged in the homeless, sometimes teenagers. They steal everything - from the non-ferrous metals up wreaths and flowers.

Female detainees are systematically stealing from cemeteries artificial flowers and wreaths, then to the market to sell.

Each year, a group of Ukrainian and Polish experts restoring tombstones of prominent citizens of Lviv, of different nationalities at Lychakiv cemetery.

The cost of restoration work on tombstones in a cemetery Lychakivsky in 2008-2012 as part of the Ukrainian-Polish project "Conservation of the common cultural heritage" will be 6 million 590 thousand UAH, the press service of the LСС.

Television and other Subcarpathian Rzeszow city began collecting candles until November 1 to Lychakiv and Yanov cemeteries in Lviv.

"Action «Light of Memory» is a joint project of the Consulate General of Poland in Lviv, Lviv Polish Radio and Television of Rzeszow, "- said one of the project coordinators Beate Volyanskaya.

The territory of Holosko cemetery in Lviv going to expand. For this decision voted today, June 27, the executive committee of Lviv City Council.

Develop a plan to expand the cemetery department of housing and infrastructure assistance funds Lviv municipal enterprise "Production and restoration works of ritual services." After approval of the plan by the executive committee thereof, taking into account the results of public discussion, submit for approval by City Council.

In the village of Yanukovych's gypsies are forbidden entrance to the cemetery. In the Ukrainian village Petrivtsi (near Kiev), gypsies temporarily banned access to the local cemetery, writes "Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine." The ban watching Special Forces soldiers "Berkut".

Village Petrivtsi remarkable fact that there is a presidential residence "Mezhyhirya."

Newspaper published a picture ads, from which it follows that the decision to ban was adopted by the local council. Gypsies, as noted, the entrance to the cemetery is prohibited "in the memorial days 22, 23 and 24 April."

The ad also says that the execution order of the village council will follow "Berkut".

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The opening of this cemetery took place recently. Located 4 km from center village Davydov, near the street Levitsky.

Holosko cemetery - the largest cemetery in the modern city Lviv. Located in the northwest part of town (Holosko, Shevchenkivskyy region), near Bryuhovitskyy forest.

Area: 74,8 hectares.
Address: 79059, Lviv, Mykolaychuk str. 42.

The cemetery is located on the Shevchenko str, on the outskirts of the historic area - Kleparov. Its area is about 38ha. Over 200 000 graves are located on 68 fields. At the main entrance there is a chapel-column of 17 century, built in 1938 by project of architect Anton Lobos.

National Historical and Cultural Museum “Lychakiv Cemetery”- famous memorial cemetery in Lviv based on area of 40 ha.

Ancient traditions

According to ancient tradition for the deceased on his last journey the installation of a memorial, memorial service are followed by putting the wreaths around the deceased. All this was described by Dr. Ralph Solenski during the famous excavations in the cave of Shanidar in northern Iraq. Dr. Solenski in 1951 found several sites for burial in Shanidar cave. His discovery was awarded to entries in the Guinness book of records as information about the most ancient form of religious activity at human burials. During the archaeological excavations Solenski provided samples of soil from each grave Arlette Leroy Gorhan, paleobotanist from Paris. Under the microscope she found pieces of pollen and flowers of at least 8 species. Most of the flowers belonged to a group of small bright colored wild flowers. Madame Leroy Gorhan stated that the burial occurred around 62,000 BC Surprisingly, the particles of pollen preserved in the depths of the cave, because no animals, no birds could not bring flowers into the cave and could not put them directly on the site for disposal. Therefore it was concluded that 62,000 years ago, someone wandered the hillsides with sad to pick flowers for a funeral procession.

In the flower garden

Since immemorial times mankind has compared the death with sleep and this sort of rest, or sleep, usually was held in a flower garden. In “Song of Roland”, one of the famous works of ancient French literature, Archbishop Tyurpin prays to God over the bodies of his barons: "May the Lord take your soul among the flowers in the sacred garden". Roland’s prayer was alike: "Allow them to lie in the midst of the sacred flower". In ancient times the flower garden was associated with Paradise, with meadows, “washed by streams of water”, or with a garden, which is promised in the Quran to all believers.
And if Heaven was filled with flowers, then Hell is perceived as lonely, uncomfortable place. In Homer's kingdom of shadows there was no garden, no flowers. In the book of the XI century about the Odyssey Hell is presented as a space without any hint of flowers or other nice things. In the Prayer Book of Serapion, a Greek-Egyptian liturgical text of the mid-IV century, there is a prayer for the deceased: "And may his soul rest peacefully in a garden." All of these words about Paradise relate to one central concept: a cool garden with a sea of flowers.
The concept of flower Paradise is most closely connected with the burial of Jesus Christ. Jesus was referred to the garden, the simple and clean. Our modern cemeteries not very often support this concept. Today, people appreciate the concept of burial among the flowers, as described in religious books. Thus, the power of the idea that death is inextricably linked with the colors, is evident.

Flowers and symbolism

For centuries, flowers accompanied virtually every event of our life cycle, from birth to death. If we talk about death, flowers are a symbol of that all the fine does not lasts forever: as a flower cut from its stem, as well, and the thread of life once breaks. Flowers used at funerals, have their aesthetic value: the beauty of flowers helps us to cope with emotions, leveling the contrast between life and death. Flowers help us to mitigate the unpleasant taste of the death, which remains at the mourners. Flower symbolizes the fragility and vulnerability of life. Flowers, like people, need attention and care for their blossom. The number of stems in a bouquet is also important. According to the traditions of post-Soviet countries is an even number of flowers brought to the funeral, but to a living person is accepted to give the flowers only in odd numbers.

There are several theories about the origin of this tradition

In many ancient cultures even numbers were associated with an end, in this case – end of the journey of life. Odd numbers (except 13) in contrast, are a symbol of happiness, success and luck. Odd numbers are unstable; they symbolize movement, life and laughter. Even numbers are a symbol of tranquility and peace. For the ancient Pythagoreans, the personification of kindness, life, lights were odd numbers, and they symbolized the right side (the side of good luck). Unlucky left side symbolized the even numbers and with it death, evil, darkness. In Japanese culture, the numbers 1,3,5 refer to the masculine "yang" and talk about life, force, motion. The numbers 2,4,6 are the feminine "yin", rest, passivity. Japan people do not accept to give living people four flowers, because number 4 symbolizes death. Israelis, on the contrary, give an even number of flowers, but for the funeral flowers are not accepted.
In Georgia people believe that everything associated with family values brings happiness, so two flowers (pair) is a successful combination, and to the cemetery they bring an odd number of flowers "for the deceased had not taken couple with him".
European and American can in good faith give Russian girl 8 or 10 roses, and genuinely they will be surprised by her reaction. Such a picky expense of flowers takes place only up to a dozen. After this amount it does not matter whether yes or not an even number of stems are in a bouquet. Indeed, in the notorious "Million of red roses" is an even number of flowers.
And the last thing I would like to note – a special symbolism attributed to the color of the bouquet, especially in religious circles.
Purple is a symbol of repentance and loyalty. Flowers of similar color are used during the preparation and conduct of repentance for Christmas and Lent.
БWhite is a symbol of a bright holiday lights. Flowers of this color are used during the celebration of Christmas and Easter, and at other times, for any marked event.
Green is a symbol of reviving of nature in the spring time, hence the green lawns of our cemeteries. Green flowers are used in ordinary days, after the feast of the Epiphany and Pentecost.
Red symbolizes fire and blood, and the flowers of this color are used in the Feast of the Epiphany, and in other special events related to the glorification of the martyrs, the Holy Spirit and the shed blood of Christ.
Black colors are used on Good Friday, sometimes with red flowers.
So, as we see, the flowers help us to switch to the perception of symbols, and through this symbolism is being transferred most of the information relating to the death.

Significance of funeral flowers

• Empathy. Flowers in the funeral rites and after are used for several reasons. First, with the aim of visual expression. Experiencing the pain of loss can be difficult to express feelings in words. Flowers are a clear evidence of love, compassion and respect. Through color you can offer support and condolences. In addition to send flowers to the funeral service, secured a tendency to send flowers to the house of the deceased after the funeral ceremony. Some sent flowers to the church in memory of the deceased. Flowers create an atmosphere of warmth and beauty, which emphasizes the solemnity of the funeral ritual and brings comfort to the bereaved. Who happened to attend the funeral without flowers they say that there is a feeling that something is missing, and after it a feeling of depression.
• Traditions. Traditionally relatives send flowers to express their respect for the deceased and the family of the deceased. This is a long-standing custom which allows people to express their deepest feelings. Funeral bouquets designed for both the deceased and for his family. Bouquet of Flowers is a kind of giving the last honors to deceased.
• Atmosphere. Flowers create an atmosphere of warmth and beauty that brings comfort to the bereaved. At the mourners left a lasting impression on the funeral rites. Flowers are a very important element that influences the formation of impressions. They directly affect that image that remains in memory. If the image does not bring pain, memories help to realize the loss. Flowers left in memory will never fade. The image colors will emerge again and again at the recollection of a funeral ceremony.
• Flowers and religion. Flowers are the actual testimony of love and compassion. Life is a short-lived flower. This fact underlines the same idea in regard to human life. There is a special deep religious symbolism in the fact that the life of a flower is not eternal.

Death leads people to despair and causes depression, robbing from them those dear people from whom they received love, support and care. The funeral and burial traditions give them an opportunity to pay last respects and tributes to deceased. Time after the funeral is the period of mourning. Just remembering the past, relatives can appreciate how important was that person and take the loss. Only through tears and talking with a grateful listener, they can pour out their soul and express the pain, guilt and hostility of the world. Everything that happens at the ceremony and after affects the intelligent concept, but it is very important from psychological point of view to engage the emotions and feelings of suffering. Flowers also express the inexpressible, they are inherently symbolic. Respect and compassion are traditionally expressed through flowers. This tradition is one of the most entrenched in the culture for the expression of deep emotions. It is necessary to emphasize three main points, making the conclusion about the traditions associated with the funeral flowers. First, the flowers play both aesthetic and symbolic role. They contribute greatly to the solemnity and importance of ritual. Secondly, the flowers are a sign of the expression condolences to the bereaved relatives. Thirdly, flowers for loved ones serve as an element that helps to soften the perception of this mournful event, and also serve as an expression of respect for the deceased.