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On the Day of Revelation, the Holy Mother of God
Every year, on October 14, believers around the world celebrate a great feast. This is one of the greatest holidays dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The traditions and rituals of this holiday are passed down from generation to generation. For all these years, the holiday managed to grow with rituals and prohibitions, which were sacredly revered by our ancestors.
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So today's editorial office. "Site" He will tell you how to spend this day to live the whole year in happiness and well-being.
The feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos At the heart of the holiday is the story that Andrei Yurodiv told. It was he with his disciple Blessed Epiphanius who saw the Mother of God spread out her omophorion over the people gathered in the Vlacher temple. The vision was as follows: the Virgin Mary came down by the royal gates, she was accompanied by John the Forerunner and John the Theologian, near the altar the Virgin removed her omophorion and held it over praying people.
The omophorion shone bright as the sun. Soon the Virgin Mary withdrew and left divine grace. This vision saved the city from its enemies. On this day, a strong wind rose, which did not allow the enemy troops to approach the city. This was a miracle, and believers began to celebrate this great day.
For Christians, this is an important day, like all holidays associated with the Virgin. Accordingly, this day involves special prohibitions and rituals. We'll talk about them.
Prohibitions on the Feast of the Protection of the Virgin
Observe the prohibitions as you succeed, what is more important is to pray on this day. On this bright holiday, it has long been customary to offer prayers to the Mother of God, asking her for health, help and protection, as well as love and happiness in family life. It is believed that the Virgin all year protects the petitioner, covering him with a cover.
This is a special day for girls who want to get married. On this day they must go to church and put a candle near the icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God. The Virgin Mary should sincerely ask for a speedy marriage and a happy family life. These requests most often come true, and before the next Intercession, the girl gets married.
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It is a day to help those who need it. Even our ancestors believed that in the evening you need to arrange a noisy feast and have fun. In addition to traditions and prohibitions, very unusual rituals of this holiday have reached us. Of course, not all of them can and should be used, but it is interesting to learn about it.
The Day of Intercession
These are the simple rituals and traditions that came to us from our ancestors. It's up to you to observe them or not. Spend the day with your family and don’t forget to pray. May the Holy Mother of God always be with you!
Prayer on this day is especially important. Recently we talked about a powerful prayer with miraculous power – the all-powerful dream of the Most Holy Mother of God.
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So today's editorial office. "Site" He will tell you how to spend this day to live the whole year in happiness and well-being.
The feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos At the heart of the holiday is the story that Andrei Yurodiv told. It was he with his disciple Blessed Epiphanius who saw the Mother of God spread out her omophorion over the people gathered in the Vlacher temple. The vision was as follows: the Virgin Mary came down by the royal gates, she was accompanied by John the Forerunner and John the Theologian, near the altar the Virgin removed her omophorion and held it over praying people.
The omophorion shone bright as the sun. Soon the Virgin Mary withdrew and left divine grace. This vision saved the city from its enemies. On this day, a strong wind rose, which did not allow the enemy troops to approach the city. This was a miracle, and believers began to celebrate this great day.
For Christians, this is an important day, like all holidays associated with the Virgin. Accordingly, this day involves special prohibitions and rituals. We'll talk about them.
Prohibitions on the Feast of the Protection of the Virgin
- On this day it is forbidden to engage in economic work. For example, it is forbidden to build, clean, wash, sew, knit and iron. It is advisable not to cook anything until late dinner.
- It is forbidden to swear and swear on this day.
- The Church forbids drinking alcohol and overeating on this day.
- It is believed that on this day you cannot borrow money.
- Our ancestors believed that today we cannot refuse matchmakers. According to the sign, the girl who refused matchmakers on Pokrov will not be married for another three years.
Observe the prohibitions as you succeed, what is more important is to pray on this day. On this bright holiday, it has long been customary to offer prayers to the Mother of God, asking her for health, help and protection, as well as love and happiness in family life. It is believed that the Virgin all year protects the petitioner, covering him with a cover.
This is a special day for girls who want to get married. On this day they must go to church and put a candle near the icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God. The Virgin Mary should sincerely ask for a speedy marriage and a happy family life. These requests most often come true, and before the next Intercession, the girl gets married.
3378787893
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It is a day to help those who need it. Even our ancestors believed that in the evening you need to arrange a noisy feast and have fun. In addition to traditions and prohibitions, very unusual rituals of this holiday have reached us. Of course, not all of them can and should be used, but it is interesting to learn about it.
The Day of Intercession
- To protect against disease
So that the children did not get sick, mothers put the child on the bench, gave him an icon of the Mother of God and read prayers for health. Also on this day, the children were taken outside, put on the threshold and watered with clean water. It was believed that the child would be healthy throughout the year. - For wealth.
In order for the house to be prosperous, our ancestors burned apple branches and smoked all corners of the house, whispering conspiracies. It was believed that if you feed stray animals on this day, it will bring good luck to the house. - A special day for newlyweds
Since ancient times, newlyweds tried to choose this day for the wedding, it was considered a good sign. According to legend, having played a wedding on this day, the couple will be under the protection of the Virgin all their lives. The young will never part and will rarely quarrel.
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These are the simple rituals and traditions that came to us from our ancestors. It's up to you to observe them or not. Spend the day with your family and don’t forget to pray. May the Holy Mother of God always be with you!
Prayer on this day is especially important. Recently we talked about a powerful prayer with miraculous power – the all-powerful dream of the Most Holy Mother of God.
Did you like the article? Be sure to share it with your friends!