Traditions on the Day of the Transfiguration of God Bashny.Net

August 19 is one of the oldest Christian holidays. The Transfiguration of God. Its celebration was first mentioned in the IV century. In the people, this holiday is also called the Apple Savior. There are many traditions, rituals and signs that our ancestors adhered to on this day.



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And the newsroom. "Site" He'll tell you about them today. Find out what to do on that day and Why not eat apples before the Apple Savior.

The Transfiguration of the Lord – 2021 The festival reflects the events that occurred during the life of Jesus Christ. The Bible describes it this way: Jesus went up Mount Tabor to pray with his best disciples, Peter, James, and John. The disciples of the Savior were in trance during prayer. When they came to their senses, they saw a real miracle – from the clothes and face of Jesus came the divine radiance.

Afterwards, the people gathered nearby heard a voice from heaven calling Christ his son. This was the reason for the celebration of the Second Savior.

If we don’t get to church on August 19, we pray at home.

“You have been transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, who has shown Your glory as a mojah by Your disciple, so that we sinners may also shine Your Light, which is offered by the prayers of the Mother of God, the Lord of Light, glory to You.”

Great, my soul, on Tabor the transfigured Lord. Your Christmas will come incorruptibly: God will pass from your side, as a Carpenter will come to the earth, and live with men. To you, Mother of God, we make you great.”





Even believers call the upcoming holiday Apple, or Middle, the Savior. This day was chosen for the blessing of fruits, because it was then that grapes ripened, which was customary to consecrate on that day. But grapes did not grow everywhere, so the tradition changed a little - apples began to be consecrated.

The people on the Apple Savior spend the summer. This holiday marks the onset of autumn. So they say, “The Savior has come, keep your mittens in reserve.” It was believed that after the Savior it becomes much colder and autumn begins to slowly take the reins.



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The main tradition of this day is the consecration of apples and the preparation of various pastries from them. It was believed that apples can be eaten only after consecration. There are no special bans on this day, but there are a couple of recommendations that must be followed.

What not to do on August 19th

1. Since August 14, when the Honey Spas was celebrated, the Assumption Lent began, so you need to adhere to the prohibitions on some food. You can not have fun, eat meat, eggs, fatty foods. It is advisable not to drink alcohol.
2. You can’t argue and wish someone harm. It is believed that everything you wish for others will come back to you.
3. It is forbidden to work around the house, you can only cook and do gardening. But laundry and cleaning are prohibited. They say, “Whosoever hath made the Savior, sheds tears until the end of the days.”
4. On this day it is forbidden to kill insects, especially flies. It is believed that a fly sitting on the hand is a good sign. This promises good luck and fulfillment of desires. If you kill her, you may be in trouble. You can't drive the insect away, you need the fly to fly away.
5. And the most important prohibition is not to eat apples before the Apple Savior. Especially women, because it is possible to accept the sin of the forefather Eve. You can not eat apples to the Savior and parents who have lost children. According to legend, if the parents ate apples before the Savior, the child will not receive a guest in the next world.
   
   
   
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These are just signs, and it is up to you to follow them or not. It is important to note that the Church does not impose any special bans. The main thing is to fast, pray and go to church to consecrate apples. We just talk about what customs our ancestors honored. We also have some very interesting notes for the day.

Notes on the Apple Savior.

1. The Savior passed, the summer passed away from us.
2. If you eat an apple on the day of the Savior and make a wish, it will come true.
3. What is the weather in Apple Spas, it will be in January. If it rains during the day, there will also be a lot of rain in the winter.
4. If the Savior is dry, autumn will be the same.
5. The Savior has come - take the mittens for reserve.
   
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Apple Savior is a harvest festival. The air already smells of autumn, but this day is still filled with light and carries goodness, hope and faith in the best. So enjoy this wonderful holiday and its wonderful traditions.

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