Is it possible to wash clothes on Sunday in a washing machine?

People of the older generation often hear the phrase that you can’t wash clothes on Sunday. Some people ignore this remark, while others are afraid of the consequences. It is especially scary for those who have just begun the path to God and are trying to live according to church rules. We suggest you figure out where this custom came from and whether it is worth adhering to this restriction.

Is there a ban on doing laundry on Sunday?

For churchgoers, the Bible is of paramount importance and provides both spiritual and everyday recommendations. However, it says nothing about the ban on washing on Sunday. The church advises people to give up household chores on Saturday, but in modern realities the restriction is moved a day forward.

The fact is that according to the Bible the week ends on Saturday. On this day, it is better not to do household chores, washing, cleaning, cleaning and cooking, devoting time to church and family. So, this time is considered favorable for joint walks, quiet games and dinners. Now the “final” day is Sunday, so all the rules mentioned are transferred to it.

According to the church charter, it is not recommended to do laundry and cleaning on the last day of the week - it is better to devote this time to family and spiritual self-improvement.

But there is no absolute ban on washing machines. Washing is permitted if refusal to do so would result in sin. However, it is better to devote Thursday to household chores, which according to church canons is considered “clean”. Although not all people who visit the temple follow this instruction.

What else should you not do on the seventh day?

On Sunday, believers are prohibited from not only starting the washing machine. This day must be devoted to prayer and spiritual self-improvement, so it is worth giving up other “interfering” worldly affairs. An absolute no applies to inappropriate activities:

• games on the Internet;
• drinking alcohol;
• loud music;
• cigarette consumption.

The church does not have an absolute ban on Sunday laundry - it is not considered a sin.

The ideal pastime is prayer and going to church. But even non-believers should take a closer look at this tradition, forget about the sink and washing machine, devoting time to yourself, family and relaxation from the weekly routine.

What about other Christian countries?

The position of the Christian church is that on the last day of the week you need to forget about worldly affairs and devote yourself to spiritual ones. For Russians this is not always convenient, since often there is only time for cleaning on Sunday. I wonder if there really is a ban on Sunday laundry all over the world?

In the USA, the attitude towards washing is completely different. A washing machine is very rare in the home, as Americans choose laundries to save space, time and money. Laundresses are located on almost every corner and offer quick cleaning. People living there do not set aside a separate “laundry” day, but throw things into the washing machines before or after work.

In Sweden, buying a washing machine is also considered irrational. There is a mini-laundry in the basement of each apartment building, and residents use it according to a special schedule. As a rule, one day of the week is allocated for laundry per floor or group of apartments. You don’t have to choose whether it’s Monday or Sunday—everything is by mutual agreement.

In foreign countries, not every citizen has a washing machine in their apartment - laundries or public washing machines are popular.

It seems that only in our region is washing treated as a long and labor-intensive process. For others, this activity does not cause difficulties and is not burdened by church beliefs. Everyone chooses for themselves whether to do laundry or rest on Sunday. If the fear of making a mistake is too great, then you should take care of peace of mind and choose a different day of the week.

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