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Traditions on St. Barbara's Day
Today, December 17, Orthodox believers celebrate the Day of Remembrance Holy Martyr Barbara Iliopolis, who gave her life for the Christian faith. Under the threat of death, St. Barbara did not renounce God, and we Christians today have much to learn from this courageous woman.
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Being from a noble pagan family, Barbara grew up very well educated and educated. Her mother died when the girl was little, and her father, wanting to protect her daughter, imprisoned her in the tower from prying eyes. Only teachers and servants were allowed to enter these choirs.
But from an early age, Varvara was interested in questions about the creation of the world. Watching what was happening around her, she knew God through the contemplation of nature. But many more questions remained unanswered.
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When rich suitors came to the girl with requests for marriage, she refused everything. My father knew it was his fault. He feared that because of the introverted life, his daughter would not be able to build a relationship, and allowed Varvara to go outside.
In the city of Barbara, she met young people who told her about Christ and His saving power. These sermons instilled deep faith in the girl’s heart. She found answers to questions about the universe that she asked herself every day and wished to accept the Sacrament of Baptism.
With bright thoughts, Barbara went to her father and told him about Christ, the power of the Lord and the Triune God. But the father was angry and did not side with his daughter. He urged her to give up her faith, but the girl did not agree and ran away from home. Having forcibly returned his daughter to the palace, his father brutally beat Barbara and handed it over to the ruler of the city.
The ordeal of the Barbarians did not end there. She was brutally tortured and starved, led around the city, subjected to beatings and abuse. But the girl continued to pray to the Lord and did not doubt her faith. The Savior himself came to her in prison and healed her wounds. Here is how the church tradition writes about it:
“Take courage, my bride, and do not be afraid, for I am with you, I protect you, I look to your exploits and alleviate your illnesses.” For your sufferings I am preparing you in My heavenly palace an eternal reward, so endure to the end, that you may soon enjoy eternal blessings in My kingdom.
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After much suffering, Barbara was executed in the city square by her father. The body of the holy Great Martyr and other martyrs who died on this day was taken by a pious man named Galentian and buried according to Christian custom with all honors. Later, a church was built near the tomb of the saints, in which many healings took place.
VI century sacredness The Great Martyrs Barbara was transferred to Constantinople, and in XII they were transported to Kiev. Today they are in the Vladimir Cathedral.
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St. Barbara’s Remembrance Day is a great time to remember what the Great Martyr prays for and whom she helps. Prayer to St. Barbara It saves from serious illness and sudden death. Today, December 17, we are supposed to pray not to die without confession and Holy Communion. Pray for children, safe pregnancy and childbirth, healing and protection from parental anger.
Today is the best day to ask the Lord for protection from the injustice of parents, husband and mother-in-law. During prayer, one should not wish evil to the offenders, otherwise one can attract misfortune to oneself.
Prayer to St. Barbara “Holy Glorious and All-Vulnerable Great Martyr of Christ Barbara!” Assemblies today in your temple by your divine people and your race of relics that worship and kiss with love, but your martyrdom and in their very passion-giver Christ, who gave you, not even by believing in Him, but also by suffering for Him, with praises that please you, we pray to you, the well-known desires of our intercessor: Pray with us and for us beseeched from His bounty to God, that we may graciously hear those who ask for His blessing.
And I will not leave all of us to salvation and life needy petition, and grant Christian death to our stomach painless, shameless, peaceful, Divine Mysteries to share, and to all in every place, in every sorrow and situation requiring His love and help, His great mercy will give, so that the grace of God and your warm exposition, soul and body always remains, glorifying the marvelous in His holy God of Israel, not removing His help from us in the present and ages. Amen.
St. Barbara. She is considered the patroness of miners, military, artisans, merchants, sailors and travelers. This day is popularly called the "nanny holiday", because Barbara is the protector of women, especially pregnant women, and the patroness of all women's professions.
Prohibitions on St. Barbara's Day as the holiday falls on Christmas fastingOn this day you can not make noise, overeat and drink alcohol. Food should be lean. All women are prohibited from hard work. Only needlework is allowed. Our ancestors rushed to finish the needlework on Barbarine Day. It was believed that today the product absorbs the particles of the Lord.
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When they got to work, the girls were baptized and said, “St. Barbara sewed robes with golden threads and taught us how to sew them.”
Folk signs on the Day of Remembrance of St. Barbara Varvarin day marks an approach to the St. Nicholas Day. As the saying goes, “Nicolas III walks the earth.” Sava is his father, and Barbara is his mother. Do not celebrate Nicholas, celebrate his mother and father.
From December 17, the daylight increases “by a chicken step”: “The barbarian of the night stole, the days died.” Also in the people there are many signs associated with this holiday.
Folk signs on Barbarin Day
DepositPhotos Of course, folk signs on that and folk signs to remain in our memory as part of history. St. Barbara's Day It is a holiday to be spent in meditation and prayer. May the Holy Great Martyr help all people find their way to the Savior and strengthen their faith.
Remember that the New Year celebrations are approaching, and with them the great feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. On this day it is customary to ask for the support of the heavenly forces, so that the coming year will be blessed in all endeavors.
Spend the winter holidays with a pure soul and pure thoughts. Do not be afraid to go to church and thank the Lord, because only prayer can save and help in achieving goals and plans. May God protect and protect you everywhere. Amen.
Did you like the article? Be sure to share it with friends, and also do not forget to congratulate all Barbarians on Angel Day!
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Being from a noble pagan family, Barbara grew up very well educated and educated. Her mother died when the girl was little, and her father, wanting to protect her daughter, imprisoned her in the tower from prying eyes. Only teachers and servants were allowed to enter these choirs.
But from an early age, Varvara was interested in questions about the creation of the world. Watching what was happening around her, she knew God through the contemplation of nature. But many more questions remained unanswered.
DepositPhotos
When rich suitors came to the girl with requests for marriage, she refused everything. My father knew it was his fault. He feared that because of the introverted life, his daughter would not be able to build a relationship, and allowed Varvara to go outside.
In the city of Barbara, she met young people who told her about Christ and His saving power. These sermons instilled deep faith in the girl’s heart. She found answers to questions about the universe that she asked herself every day and wished to accept the Sacrament of Baptism.
With bright thoughts, Barbara went to her father and told him about Christ, the power of the Lord and the Triune God. But the father was angry and did not side with his daughter. He urged her to give up her faith, but the girl did not agree and ran away from home. Having forcibly returned his daughter to the palace, his father brutally beat Barbara and handed it over to the ruler of the city.
The ordeal of the Barbarians did not end there. She was brutally tortured and starved, led around the city, subjected to beatings and abuse. But the girl continued to pray to the Lord and did not doubt her faith. The Savior himself came to her in prison and healed her wounds. Here is how the church tradition writes about it:
“Take courage, my bride, and do not be afraid, for I am with you, I protect you, I look to your exploits and alleviate your illnesses.” For your sufferings I am preparing you in My heavenly palace an eternal reward, so endure to the end, that you may soon enjoy eternal blessings in My kingdom.
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After much suffering, Barbara was executed in the city square by her father. The body of the holy Great Martyr and other martyrs who died on this day was taken by a pious man named Galentian and buried according to Christian custom with all honors. Later, a church was built near the tomb of the saints, in which many healings took place.
VI century sacredness The Great Martyrs Barbara was transferred to Constantinople, and in XII they were transported to Kiev. Today they are in the Vladimir Cathedral.
DepositPhotos
St. Barbara’s Remembrance Day is a great time to remember what the Great Martyr prays for and whom she helps. Prayer to St. Barbara It saves from serious illness and sudden death. Today, December 17, we are supposed to pray not to die without confession and Holy Communion. Pray for children, safe pregnancy and childbirth, healing and protection from parental anger.
Today is the best day to ask the Lord for protection from the injustice of parents, husband and mother-in-law. During prayer, one should not wish evil to the offenders, otherwise one can attract misfortune to oneself.
Prayer to St. Barbara “Holy Glorious and All-Vulnerable Great Martyr of Christ Barbara!” Assemblies today in your temple by your divine people and your race of relics that worship and kiss with love, but your martyrdom and in their very passion-giver Christ, who gave you, not even by believing in Him, but also by suffering for Him, with praises that please you, we pray to you, the well-known desires of our intercessor: Pray with us and for us beseeched from His bounty to God, that we may graciously hear those who ask for His blessing.
And I will not leave all of us to salvation and life needy petition, and grant Christian death to our stomach painless, shameless, peaceful, Divine Mysteries to share, and to all in every place, in every sorrow and situation requiring His love and help, His great mercy will give, so that the grace of God and your warm exposition, soul and body always remains, glorifying the marvelous in His holy God of Israel, not removing His help from us in the present and ages. Amen.
St. Barbara. She is considered the patroness of miners, military, artisans, merchants, sailors and travelers. This day is popularly called the "nanny holiday", because Barbara is the protector of women, especially pregnant women, and the patroness of all women's professions.
Prohibitions on St. Barbara's Day as the holiday falls on Christmas fastingOn this day you can not make noise, overeat and drink alcohol. Food should be lean. All women are prohibited from hard work. Only needlework is allowed. Our ancestors rushed to finish the needlework on Barbarine Day. It was believed that today the product absorbs the particles of the Lord.
DepositPhotos
When they got to work, the girls were baptized and said, “St. Barbara sewed robes with golden threads and taught us how to sew them.”
Folk signs on the Day of Remembrance of St. Barbara Varvarin day marks an approach to the St. Nicholas Day. As the saying goes, “Nicolas III walks the earth.” Sava is his father, and Barbara is his mother. Do not celebrate Nicholas, celebrate his mother and father.
From December 17, the daylight increases “by a chicken step”: “The barbarian of the night stole, the days died.” Also in the people there are many signs associated with this holiday.
Folk signs on Barbarin Day
- Varyukha has come - take care of your nose and ear.
- If it is cold outside, it will last a long time.
- A warm day of St. Barbara promises a good harvest of flax.
- If the sunset is bright and saturated, the weather will be sunny and clear.
- If on the eve of the day of Barbara there are many stars in the sky - wait for cold weather, if the sky is dull and gloomy - warm.
- Anyone who sleeps on Barbara will be sleepy all year.
- If you steal from Barbara and you don't get caught, you'll steal all year and you won't get caught.
DepositPhotos Of course, folk signs on that and folk signs to remain in our memory as part of history. St. Barbara's Day It is a holiday to be spent in meditation and prayer. May the Holy Great Martyr help all people find their way to the Savior and strengthen their faith.
Remember that the New Year celebrations are approaching, and with them the great feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. On this day it is customary to ask for the support of the heavenly forces, so that the coming year will be blessed in all endeavors.
Spend the winter holidays with a pure soul and pure thoughts. Do not be afraid to go to church and thank the Lord, because only prayer can save and help in achieving goals and plans. May God protect and protect you everywhere. Amen.
Did you like the article? Be sure to share it with friends, and also do not forget to congratulate all Barbarians on Angel Day!
