When is the feast of Peter and Paul celebrated and why you can not swim on this day?

Peter and Paul Day in 2022 is celebrated on July 12, as every year. This is one of the most important holidays of summer and is dedicated to the apostles Paul and Peter. They were the most zealous disciples of Christ, diligently preaching his teaching, and later died for their faith. The holiday is celebrated and honored by believers all over the world, and this day is filled with traditions, rituals, and prohibitions.



Editorial "Site" It tells you why you can not swim in water on this day and what you need to do on this great holiday.

Peter and Paul Day in 2022 is celebrated by the Christian Church on July 12. It is believed that this is the day of the transfer of the relics of the apostles to the catacombs of St. Sebastian in 258. However, July 12 is considered the day when both apostles accepted their martyrdom. Saints were honored immediately after their death.

On this day Petrov’s fast ends and Peter’s festivities begin, which continue until the first Savior. But there is an important detail: if the holiday falls on Wednesday or Friday, then the fast continues. But this year it falls on Tuesday, so you can safely finish the post.



This holiday during all this time was filled with traditions and rituals. Our ancestors on this day prepped, dressed beautifully and went to the temple. Believers on this day tried to go to church and offer prayers to Saints Peter and Paul.

There is another beautiful ritual - to meet the sunrise on this day. This tradition fell in love with young people who even before dawn went out into the field and waited for the sun to appear on the horizon. It was believed that this morning it will play with all the colors of the rainbow. People believed that those who see this phenomenon, waiting for a happy and long life.



It was believed that the apostles patronized fishermen. On this day, fish bites well, so you can go to the pond with a fishing rod. It is not superfluous to ask the saints for a good catch. It was also customary to cook fish dishes so that the family had money.

This was a special day for the girls, they could guess on the betrothed. The girls believed that if you walk through 12 fields on July 12 and collect 12 herbs there, and put them under the pillow in the evening, the future groom will come at night.



Also, this holiday is associated with some prohibitions. In order not to bring harm to themselves and their home, our ancestors carefully adhered to the following rules.

1. Our ancestors believed that near the reservoirs on this day there is an unclean force, and in the water it is simply immeasurable. Therefore, it was strictly forbidden to climb into the water and swim, especially with children. Only fishermen could be near the water. Others tried to stay away from her.
2. Women on this day could not sew and knit, so as not to cause trouble. All household chores were banned, as were other major holidays. Therefore, the holiday was prepared in advance: cleaned, whitewashed the house, decorated it with field flowers and tree branches.
3. On Peter and Paul’s Day, young people were not married in church. It was believed that those who get married on this day, quickly part.
   
   
   
   
4. It was considered a bad omen to lend or borrow. They said there would be no money in the house all year.
5. According to ancient traditions, it was forbidden to remove food from the table after dinner on Peter and Paul Day. It was believed that treats remain for deceased relatives. If the rule was violated, you had to go to church and put a candle for repose.
   
   
   
   

Now you know what you can and cannot do on Peter and Paul Day in 2022. I hope you have learned a lot for yourself. All these traditions are only part of the celebration. The most important thing is to visit the temple or offer a prayer to the apostles at home. Pray with all your heart and ask the saints for peace for all of us. Have a great holiday!