How to please Nicholas the Wonderworker

Chosen Miracleworker and a fair servant of Christ Father Nicholas! To all the world, exuding myrrh’s many-valued mercy and the inexhaustible miracles of the sea, the spiritual fortresses are tired, and I praise you to the lover, blessed St. Nicholas: but you, as though you have boldness to the Lord, from all the evils of freedom, may I call you: Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Miracle Worker, rejoice, Nicholas, the great Miracle Worker, rejoice, Nicholas, the great Miracle Worker!

May 22 is a special day in the Orthodox calendar. It is on this day that believers celebrate the Day of Nicholas the Wonderworker. It's also called Nicholas SummerThe winter holiday is celebrated on December 19, and the autumn holiday is celebrated on August 11. All these holidays are dedicated to one historical person – St. Nicholas, who is revered by both Orthodox and Catholics.





Editorial "Site" Today he will tell you what kind of bright holiday it is and how to celebrate it.

Why is St. Nicholas Day celebrated three times a year? In fact, these are three different holidays. In December, Nicholas is honored on the day of his death, and in August – on his birthday. The summer holiday marks the day when the relics of Nicholas were transferred to Bari.

St. Nicholas is the most beloved saint of all believers, they go to him for the fulfillment of desires, help in affairs, it is from him that they ask for replenishment in the family and for the health of their children. The saint is considered the patron saint of wanderers, needy, sailors, innocently condemned and children. Nicholas became famous for his good deeds and help to the suffering, and also went down in history as one of the main Wonderworkers.





The summer holiday of Nicholas has many folk traditions and customs that are not related to the life of the saint, but are very revered by believers. Today we will talk about the features, signs and prohibitions in this bright holiday.

What you can and can’t do on Christmas Day

1. This day has long been considered the most successful for the beginning of summer sowing and other business, because the people believed that Nicholas helps the peasants.
2. Everyone on this day tried to put on clean and elegant clothes to show the saint their respect.
   
   
   
   
3. In no case should you be lazy, because it was not welcomed by Nicholas. On this day, our ancestors did not squat for a minute: laundry, cleaning, other household chores. This is a good day to do the housework.
4. Nicholas the Wonderworker always helped the suffering and did not refuse to help anyone. This day we need to help everyone who asks for it. According to legend, the offended can condemn the family to seven years of hardship and trouble.
   
   
   
   
5. By St. Nicholas Day, you need to pay back all debts, because it was believed that otherwise financial affairs would not go uphill all next year.
6. Nicholas also patronizes lovers, so it was on this day that the newlyweds and those who were just going to marry asked for help and protection from the Wonderworker.
7. Unmarried girls guessed at the betrothed and asked the saint to send them a good groom and a happy family life.
   
   
   
   
8. On this day, you can not take scissors in your hands. In addition, it has long been believed that it is also forbidden to cut hair on Nicholas.
9. Winter Nikola is met with a generously laid table and treats, but summer is better to meet in nature.
   
   
   
   

Now you know what to do and what not to do on St. Nicholas Day. In addition, do not forget that on this bright day you must pray to clear your thoughts and heart. A strong prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker will definitely not be superfluous. Spend this day in the family circle, doing the usual things and devoting time to prayer.

And do not forget that soon comes the Trinity holiday, which also needs to be prepared, because there are special signs and prohibitions.

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