How to Spend the Day of John the Theologian Bashny.Net

In a series of warm May holidays there is one special - the day of John the Theologian, it is customary to celebrate on May 21. Long ago, on this day, peasants first engaged in sowing wheat, baked wheat pies and honored the hungry wanderers who came to their house with them.

Often, the owners went out with pies to the intersection to meet a passer-by and treat him, because untouched pies meant a bad sign – they did not eat themselves, but gave to birds. People believed that all this would provide a rich harvest, which will last until next year.

The Day of John the Theologian Today it is considered one of the most significant of the year. It is celebrated according to certain church canons, so the editorial board "Site" It tells you what rules you need to follow on this day and what to pay attention to so that the year goes well.

Weather notes

1. If the day is rainy, expect a large harvest of mushrooms.
   
   
   
   
2. The sky is full of clouds – the bad weather will not bypass, and if the clouds float upwards – a clear day will be fine.
   
   
   
   
3. The abundant flowering of cherry foreshadows a rainy summer.
   
   
   
   
4. The moon in the haze foreshadows worsening weather.
   
   
   
   
5. The sky is red in the morning - expect rain, if in the evening - it is for good weather.
   
   
   
   

Prohibitions on the Day of John the Theologian

1. In no case can you guess and perform various rituals on this day. And although it is forbidden to deliberately try to reveal God’s plan, you will still receive some prediction. It is believed that the dream from May 20 to 21 is fulfilled exactly if you do not tell anyone about it.
   
   
   
   
2. It is forbidden to swear, and also to get involved in disputes with relatives. It is better to direct your energy to good deeds, and generosity to others is also welcome. It is believed that everything you give on this day will soon be returned to you. 199783
   
   
   
   
3. You should not give in to your weaknesses and give in to various vices. This day should be spent simply and calmly, as befits a decent Christian. All thoughts should be directed to God and the observance of the commandments.
   
   
   
   
4. You should also abstain from alcohol (even wine). However, there are no more restrictions on food, so you can safely enjoy all the gifts of God.
   
   
   
   

Do not forget to pray to the apostle for his blessing and protection. Prayer to John the God-slave It reads as follows: Troparion to the Apostle, beloved of Christ to God, hasten to deliver people who are unresponsive, accepts you who fall on Persia. Pray to him, the Theologian, and the proper cloud of tongues to disperse, asking us peace and the greatness of mercy. ?





The main thing is to remember what you do not need to ask for in prayer and that you need to pray with your heart.

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