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Traditions and rites on the day of memory of St. Alexis
On March 30 (17 old style), the Orthodox Church remembers one of the most beloved and revered saints. Saint Alexis, the Man of God. This holiday is popularly called Warm Alexei. It’s not just because it’s spring. Saint Alexis sends grace to all who have turned to him, heals and blesses for the coming year!
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Alexis was born in Rome into a wealthy family. He was a late and only child. His parents were very pious, and long and earnestly asked the Lord to send them a child. God heard their prayers and sent a son. Alexis was brought up in Christian tradition. From early childhood, watching his parents give alms and feed the poor, the boy admired their nobility and dreamed of devoting his life to the service of God.
When Alexia was 18, her parents, already in old age, insisted on marrying a beautiful and rich girl. Before the wedding, Alexy went gloomy and thought for a long time about the future. In the evening, after the wedding, when the young wife was waiting for her husband in the room, Alexy gave her a gold ring. He said, “Keep this, and let the Lord be among us until He renews us with His grace.”
The man chose the purpose of his life worship. He went to the city of Edessa (present-day Turkey), where the shroud was kept - the unmade image of the Lord. Having distributed all the wealth available to him, Alexy lived, begging for alms. temple of the Most Holy Mother of God17 years. He prayed to God every day and ate his food.
My parents looked for Alexia everywhere. And they went to the temple and gave mercy to their son. But they didn't recognize him. Once the church watchman had a vision – the Virgin herself said that the beggar, who lived at the gates of the temple for 17 years, is the only one. man of God.
The guard told the rector about his dream, and he ordered to take Alexy to the temple. The inhabitants of the city began to honor the former beggar and bring him gifts. But Alexis did not want recognition and secretly fled. Losing his way, he returned to Rome. Seeing God’s will in this, Alexy went to his father’s home.
But again, no one recognized Alexis in poverty-stricken robes. The servants mocked him, but the saint did not pay attention to this and forgave them. Lived as before on alms. It's been another 17 years. Feeling that the day of death is approaching, Alexy wrote And all the secrets.
At the same time, cathedral A voice was heard at the altar, “Seek the man of God; he will pray for the city and for all of you.” For he is already leaving his body! The same voice told me where to look. saint. But when the people came to Alexis’ father’s house, the saint was no longer breathing. In his hands he held a scroll with his notes.
When the body Rev. Alexius They got out of the house, a miracle happened! The mute began to speak, the blind became aware, the seriously ill were healed from terrible ailments. Thanks to St. Alexis, the grace of God descended on all those present.
Alexis was buried in templeWhere he once married his fiancée. And although Saint Alexis was not a monk, for his ascetic and selfless way of life the Church reveres him as a monk.
March 30, in Remembrance Day of St. Alexis Put aside hard work and worldly affairs. This day should be full of mercy and kindness. The least you can do is go to church for the morning service and give alms to those in need. It doesn't have to be money. Prepare fast food, for this day is Lent, and feed the poor.
Remember that people who need help are not just at the gates of the church. If you know who needs help financially or spiritually, be sure to help. Give away unnecessary things, help the old people, support the fallen loved ones. Holy and righteous Alexis blesses good deeds!
If you can’t go to the temple, read it. prayer at home.
O great servant of Christ, holy man of God Alexis, stand before the throne of the Lord in heaven with your soul, and perform various miracles on earth by grace given from above! Be merciful to the upcoming holy icon of your people, praying softly and asking for help and intercession from you.
Prayer to the Lord God for your honest face, and ask us from Him for the abandonment of our sins, free and involuntary, in sicknesses suffering healing, attacking intercession, grieving consolation, distressed ambulance, all who honor your peaceful and Christian life death and a good answer at the terrible judgment of Christ.
We lay our trust in you according to God and the Mother of God, but be our helper and protector for salvation, having received grace and mercy from the Lord by your prayers, so that we may glorify the humanity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the Trinity of the glorified and worshiped God, and your holy intercession, now and forever and ever. Amen.
In 2019, the holiday falls on the parent Saturday of the third week of Lent. Remember your parents and all those close to you. If possible, go to the cemetery. Take away the graves and pray for the souls of the dead. Do not bring artificial flowers, food and alcohol.
Christianity in Russia went a long thorny way and mixed with pagan beliefs. Historically, there is a lot to do with the holiday. folkloreIt's a ritual. They still live as part of folk culture.
Our ancestors did not have a calendar, they were guided by the sun and the weather, so they connected the feast of St. Alexis with the beginning of spring. Even the name has changed, the day is called daytime. The villagers at this time began to prepare for work on the land. As a result, many popular sayings and proverbs arose.
Folk signs and sayings on the Warm Alexei
Take Alexei out of the sled. What are the streams on Alexei (large or small), such a spill. If it rains or snows on this day, then summer will be productive, clearly - hot, berries and mushrooms will not be born. If Alexei is warm, then spring will be warm.
Of course, these proverbs and signs are both folk to remain in our memory as part of history. The day of St. Alexis, the man of God, is a feast to be held in meditation and prayer. May the saint help all people find their way to the Lord and strengthen their faith.
And now Lent. The perfect time to reevaluate your actions, repent and start living a new life. Orthodox holidays and fasts are an opportunity to purify the soul, repent and approach the Savior. Live with God and all will be well.
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Saint Alexis Tonight "Site" He'll tell you about life. Saint Alexius. You will learn how to spend this day in order to receive the mercy of God, and what you can do and what you can not do.
Alexis was born in Rome into a wealthy family. He was a late and only child. His parents were very pious, and long and earnestly asked the Lord to send them a child. God heard their prayers and sent a son. Alexis was brought up in Christian tradition. From early childhood, watching his parents give alms and feed the poor, the boy admired their nobility and dreamed of devoting his life to the service of God.
When Alexia was 18, her parents, already in old age, insisted on marrying a beautiful and rich girl. Before the wedding, Alexy went gloomy and thought for a long time about the future. In the evening, after the wedding, when the young wife was waiting for her husband in the room, Alexy gave her a gold ring. He said, “Keep this, and let the Lord be among us until He renews us with His grace.”
The man chose the purpose of his life worship. He went to the city of Edessa (present-day Turkey), where the shroud was kept - the unmade image of the Lord. Having distributed all the wealth available to him, Alexy lived, begging for alms. temple of the Most Holy Mother of God17 years. He prayed to God every day and ate his food.
My parents looked for Alexia everywhere. And they went to the temple and gave mercy to their son. But they didn't recognize him. Once the church watchman had a vision – the Virgin herself said that the beggar, who lived at the gates of the temple for 17 years, is the only one. man of God.
The guard told the rector about his dream, and he ordered to take Alexy to the temple. The inhabitants of the city began to honor the former beggar and bring him gifts. But Alexis did not want recognition and secretly fled. Losing his way, he returned to Rome. Seeing God’s will in this, Alexy went to his father’s home.
But again, no one recognized Alexis in poverty-stricken robes. The servants mocked him, but the saint did not pay attention to this and forgave them. Lived as before on alms. It's been another 17 years. Feeling that the day of death is approaching, Alexy wrote And all the secrets.
At the same time, cathedral A voice was heard at the altar, “Seek the man of God; he will pray for the city and for all of you.” For he is already leaving his body! The same voice told me where to look. saint. But when the people came to Alexis’ father’s house, the saint was no longer breathing. In his hands he held a scroll with his notes.
When the body Rev. Alexius They got out of the house, a miracle happened! The mute began to speak, the blind became aware, the seriously ill were healed from terrible ailments. Thanks to St. Alexis, the grace of God descended on all those present.
Alexis was buried in templeWhere he once married his fiancée. And although Saint Alexis was not a monk, for his ascetic and selfless way of life the Church reveres him as a monk.
March 30, in Remembrance Day of St. Alexis Put aside hard work and worldly affairs. This day should be full of mercy and kindness. The least you can do is go to church for the morning service and give alms to those in need. It doesn't have to be money. Prepare fast food, for this day is Lent, and feed the poor.
Remember that people who need help are not just at the gates of the church. If you know who needs help financially or spiritually, be sure to help. Give away unnecessary things, help the old people, support the fallen loved ones. Holy and righteous Alexis blesses good deeds!
If you can’t go to the temple, read it. prayer at home.
O great servant of Christ, holy man of God Alexis, stand before the throne of the Lord in heaven with your soul, and perform various miracles on earth by grace given from above! Be merciful to the upcoming holy icon of your people, praying softly and asking for help and intercession from you.
Prayer to the Lord God for your honest face, and ask us from Him for the abandonment of our sins, free and involuntary, in sicknesses suffering healing, attacking intercession, grieving consolation, distressed ambulance, all who honor your peaceful and Christian life death and a good answer at the terrible judgment of Christ.
We lay our trust in you according to God and the Mother of God, but be our helper and protector for salvation, having received grace and mercy from the Lord by your prayers, so that we may glorify the humanity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the Trinity of the glorified and worshiped God, and your holy intercession, now and forever and ever. Amen.
In 2019, the holiday falls on the parent Saturday of the third week of Lent. Remember your parents and all those close to you. If possible, go to the cemetery. Take away the graves and pray for the souls of the dead. Do not bring artificial flowers, food and alcohol.
Christianity in Russia went a long thorny way and mixed with pagan beliefs. Historically, there is a lot to do with the holiday. folkloreIt's a ritual. They still live as part of folk culture.
Our ancestors did not have a calendar, they were guided by the sun and the weather, so they connected the feast of St. Alexis with the beginning of spring. Even the name has changed, the day is called daytime. The villagers at this time began to prepare for work on the land. As a result, many popular sayings and proverbs arose.
Folk signs and sayings on the Warm Alexei
- Aleksey spreads water, sheds a jug from each snowdrift.
- From Alexei, ice melts from the water, and snow from the ground.
- Alexei came - the ice punctured.
Take Alexei out of the sled. What are the streams on Alexei (large or small), such a spill. If it rains or snows on this day, then summer will be productive, clearly - hot, berries and mushrooms will not be born. If Alexei is warm, then spring will be warm.
Of course, these proverbs and signs are both folk to remain in our memory as part of history. The day of St. Alexis, the man of God, is a feast to be held in meditation and prayer. May the saint help all people find their way to the Lord and strengthen their faith.
And now Lent. The perfect time to reevaluate your actions, repent and start living a new life. Orthodox holidays and fasts are an opportunity to purify the soul, repent and approach the Savior. Live with God and all will be well.
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