Traditions and rituals on Tatiana Day

Every year on January 25, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the Holy Great Martyr. Roman Tatianas. She dedicated her life to helping those in need, and her heart belonged to the Lord. For sincere faith, the saint gave her life, leaving an incorruptible memory of herself. Believers around the world still remember Tatiana and celebrate her day.





This holiday, like many others, is full of folk traditions and customs. And tonight. "Site" He tells you everything. Tatiana day.

Tatiana Day 2019 Saint Tatiana was born in Rome in a noble family. Her parents were Christians and raised their daughter in piety and faith in God. The girl was sincerely imbued with faith and, having reached adulthood, decided not to marry. She decided to devote herself fully to the service of God and took a vow of chastity.





Tatiana joined the Christian community of Rome. Seeing the zeal of the girl, the bishop appointed her a deaconess. Then she had new duties: visiting sick women, caring for them, preparing people for baptism and much more. She was almost never home, spending all her time helping those in need. Knowing the kindness of the deaconess, more and more forgotten people came to her.

The girl was happy, but the happiness did not last long. At that time, there was a decree in Rome that allowed all Christians to be forced to worship the Roman gods, and in case of disobedience, to put them to torture and execution. Soon Tatiana was seized and forced to worship pagan idols.





She refused and only prayed to God for protection. The Lord heard her prayers: when Tatiana was brought to the pagan temple, the earth shuddered. Suddenly, the statue of Apollo fell and shattered. Tatiana was tortured for a long time, but each time the Lord healed her wounds. This continued until Tatiana was executed.





People still remember Tatiana, offer her prayers, asking for health and intercession. Let's find out what you can and can't do on St. Tatiana's Day.

Bans on Tatiana Day
  1. On this day it is strictly forbidden to quarrel. Any evil and bad words, especially in the family circle, are strictly prohibited. Disputes on this day can cause trouble.
  2. On the eve of the holiday in the house you need to do the cleansing and other household chores, because on the holiday itself, it is forbidden to bother around the house. The holiday must be celebrated in a clean house.
  3. It is forbidden to refuse requests on this day. Tatiana helped everyone who asked her for something, so you should do the same.
  4. No one should be denied food either. Even if your child asks for food while lunch is not ready, don’t refuse it. On this day, you need to feed the whole family, even those who are no longer there. To do this, you need to put food on a plate and leave it on the table.

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Prohibitions are forbidden, but there are things that must be done. The most important thing is to go to church or pray at home. At the holy Great Martyr Tatiana it is customary to ask for health, healing from ailments, including incurable ones. Expectant mothers can ask for an easy birth, baby health and a rush of milk.



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Saint Tatiana is also considered the patroness of students and all students. On this day, students usually organize walks until the morning. Therefore, on this day you can and should congratulate all students on the holiday and pray to Tatiana for help in her studies.



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On the day of Tatiana, each hostess should bake round homemade bread - a symbol of the sun and early spring. If the bread turns out to be perfectly round and smooth, then the owners expect a good and stable year. Each family member should eat a piece of bread.

All traditions and prohibitions are one thing, but remember that the most important thing on this day is to offer prayer.

“O holy martyr Tatiano! The bride of your sweetest bridegroom Christ, the lamb of the Lamb of God, the blueberry of chastity! Suffer like a royal garment, counted to the face of heaven, now rejoicing in the glory of eternity! From the days of the young God promised the holy servant of the Church, who observed chastity and loved the Lord more than all the blessings! We pray to you, and we ask you: Heed our heartfelt petition, and do not reject our prayers.

Grant purity of body and soul, instill love for divine truths, lead us on the path of virtues, ask God for us for the angelic protection. Our wounds and ulcers of the body create painless, in misery grant patience. Heal the sinful sores.

Protect our youth, old age is painless and comfortless, give help in the hour of death! Remember our sorrows and give me joy! Visit us who dwell in the prison of sin: for repentance promptly, kindle the flame of prayer! Don't leave us alone! May your sufferings be glorified, we praise the Lord of strength, always, now and ever and ever. Amen.



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Prayer is a great power, so you have to take it seriously. You can ask both for your health and for relatives and friends. For a sick person, you can pray to St. Matrona, who healed people from many serious ailments.

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