A comparative analysis of the custom of guarding Christ's tomb in Dalmatia and Poland

Sa？etak Easter liturgical drama was developed from description of resurrection from Matthew's Gospel. Out of this drama custom of guarding Christ's tomb in Church was developed. Guardians are costumized soldiers who are doing their service several days before Easter. Tomb is being guarded in shifts. This Easter custom is widely spread in south-eastern Poland and Dalmatia in Croatia. In Poland they are called Easter Turks while in Croatia they are ？udije. Comparative anlyses shows similarities and connections between ？udije and Turks which leads to conclusion they have same origin. Every year parade od Easter Turks are being held in Poland and festival od ？udije in Croatia. These events are promoting this Easter custom