Even unbelievers know that swimming after Ilyin is impossible.

“Ilya the prophet is half a year old!” – have you heard such a saying? The people said, “On the day of the Prophet Elijah, it is summer before lunch, and autumn after dinner.” Ilyin Day in 2022, as usual, will be held on August 2. This is a great Christian holiday, which is revered not only by Orthodox Christians, but also by Catholics and Muslims.

Our ancestors said that starting from August 2, the day became shorter and the nights became longer, darker and colder.

Today's edition. "Site" will tell you how spend the dayHe will also share a strong prayer on the Day of the Holy Prophet Elijah. In times of turmoil and upheaval, people always resorted to the help of a prophet!



Ilyin Day 2022 St. Elijah - one of the most saintly. He performed many great deeds and miracles, for which he was one of the few who ascended to heaven alive.

It was he who, together with the prophet Moses, appeared on Mount Tabor to converse with Jesus Christ during the Transfiguration of the Lord.



On August 2, the day of the prophet Elijah, divine services will be held in all Orthodox churches. In some churches there are divine liturgies and processions of the cross. A truly great energy will rise and I suggest using it for good!

The rain on Ilyin day was considered graceful. Getting caught in the rain on this holiday goodness. Our ancestors believed that Ilyin rain is able to heal from ailments and cleanse the soul of the evil eye and negativity. Even the unbelievers know that they are not able to swim after the day.



Why? don't swim On this holiday? People believed that after August 2, the water in rivers and lakes becomes cold, algae bloom began, because of which the water smells unpleasant and the composition of the water adversely affects the well-being of a person.


What can and can not be done on the holiday Elijah
On Ilyin day, August 2, they do not swim in water bodies. And after Ilyin day do not swim in the river, otherwise you will not be happy anywhere - Ilyin water will wash away happiness and well-being! Also on this day do not fish - all evil spirits hide in the waters.

Previously, on this day it was strictly forbidden to work in the field, garden, garden and even at home. Elijah the prophet could deprive the crop for disrespect to himself!






It is considered a great sin to drink strong drinks and brawl for the holiday - a person can become dependent on this. Beekeepers do not approach hives on this day. On Ilyin day, they do not swear or swear.

In the people it was considered a bad omen to let a cat or dog into the house on this day, and other pets on the contrary were not let out of the yard.



Prayer to St. Elijah On the day of St. Elijah, festive services are held in churches. The clergy on this day serve in red robes, since red is considered the color of martyrs and prophets.

At home, believers can sing tropar and kondak to St. Elijah. And also pray.

O holy and glorious prophet Elijah of God, the great law of God to the jealous. You were a fair and brave avenger in the murder of the Baal priests: for the glory of God did not implore, but multiplied for ever to see, you wanted to see, and you did not fear much of their many-generated fury, as the Jezebelins of the priests on the sweat of Kissov laid you down with a knife, but followed like a whirlwind in a fiery chariot, took you to the height of heaven with glory.



For this reason, we, unworthy and sinful, humbly pray to you, the honest prophet of God: “Be worthy of glorification and glorification of your honorable intercession, so that we may receive your great intercession, rich mercy from the Lord.”

And now, gloriously pleasing to you, we pray: Protect our state with peace, and deliver us from every slander of the enemy, from the iron, and the coward, and the lightning fire, and do not forget, you sinful, glorious memory of your glorifying and constantly glorifying the glorious thou of the Lord for ever and ever. Amen.



I also propose to learn about the traditions and signs associated with the commemoration of St. Mary Magdalene. This day is celebrated every year on August 4!





The people say, “Whatever the weather will be on Elijah, it will be issued on the Ascension (September 27).” On Ilyin day, the thunder to the quiet rain, the thunder to the rain, the thunder is uninterrupted - there will be hail. The rainy season usually begins on August 2.

I personally want to celebrate Ilyin Day in 2022 by all the rules. I will go to the temple and pray. Now more than ever, we all need sainthood!