What miracles to expect on July 7, 2021, on the Christmas of John the Baptist

The Feast of John the Forerunner It is traditionally considered one of the central summer religious holidays. This date is not transitional, because the Christmas of John the Forerunner is always celebrated on July 7. Together with the festival of Kupala - a pagan tradition of sun worship and the summer flowering of nature. Over time, the name of the holiday transformed into Ivan Kupala. And this happened, of course, not by accident.



It so happened that both dates have to be combined. But in general, John the Forerunner is also directly related to water. He is. baptize. Bought him in the Jordan River. For which he subsequently paid his head. John the Baptist was from the family of Zechariah and Elizabeth. The couple was already old when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias and predicted the imminent birth of a child.

Elderly Zacharias did not believe the angel, for which he punished him with loss of speech. But when Elizabeth did bear and then gave birth to a boy, Zacharias was genuinely rejoiced and again found the opportunity to speak. The archangel also prophesied that the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth would grandee He will bring great joy to all the people.



John became the Baptist and Forerunner, as he was born about 6 months before the birth of Christ. He is. preached The Messiah came to the people, and in due course he began to baptize believers in Jordan. One day Jesus himself came to John asking for baptism. John recognized the Messiah and did not refuse him, for which he was later awarded great honors in Orthodoxy.



The difficult fate of the preacher John the Baptist led extremely austerity. Wearing simple clothes and eating plant foods. All his sermons were aimed at making people repent and sincerely believe in God. Needless to say, not everyone liked these predictions? John exposed the infidelity of King Herod himself, for which he was put in prison.

However, Herod was in no hurry to make a decision. John was alive in prison because many people loved him and respected him. But at one of the celebrations, Herod liked the dance of stepdaughter Salome. He promised her to fulfill any whim because she so beautifully entertained the king and his guests. Salome came for advice to his mother Herodias, who hated John because he exposed her infidelity. Herodias prompted Salome to ask his stepfather for the head of John the Forerunner on a beautiful dish. Since the promise fulfill King Herod was not able to retract his words.



One day the prophet was left without a head. The Orthodox Church also honors this event. On whatever day of the week this holiday falls, it is customary to fast strictly. In memory of John, who was always ascetic and modest, the disciples of the Forerunner independently organized the burial of his body.



Orthodox holiday of John the Forerunner If possible to meet the feast of John the Baptist better in church. Many ask the martyr for health, well-being for their family and, undoubtedly, for children. After all, John himself was born to a couple who almost lost hope. You can not swear, engage in physical labor and all sorts of rituals or divinations.

On this day it is better to refrain from eating heavy foods. It is recommended to fast or consult a priest in the temple. He will tell you in detail what you can and cannot eat. Limit all kinds of activities on this holiday. Need to. lay off and chores.



Best to meet. feast with a pure soul and good thoughts. Pray for help and protection, ask for what you really need. And we must not forget that you need not only to ask, but also from the heart to thank. It is not enough to give charity to those in need. Moreover, do not forget about security during the war. If local authorities advise against going to church, it is better to pray at home. The main thing is that the words are sincere.