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You will receive the blessing of heaven on September 11th if you do so on the Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist.
Beheading of John the Forerunner It is one of the main church holidays that Christians celebrate on September 11. This is an important day in memory of John the Baptist, who was martyred in the name of his faith.
With the day of the Beheading of the head of John the Forerunner is associated with many traditions, prohibitions and signs. Today's edition. "Site" He will tell you everything in detail and help you prepare for the great holiday.
The Holy Martyrs were ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of faith. John the Baptist was no exception. The story of his life is mentioned more than once in the Gospel. Matthew and Mark talked about what he did and what he went through.
John the Baptist was the closest predecessor of Jesus Christ and a preacher. He predicted the coming of the Messiah and baptized Jesus in the waters of the Jordan River. The man led an ascetic lifestyle and called people to repentance.
He helped people to make amends for their sins and get on the right path. And this could only be done through sincere faith in Christ the Savior. John denounced human vices. This happened to King Herod once.
With his brother still alive, he took his wife Herodias and appropriated her for himself. “Thou shalt not commit adultery,” says the 7th Commandment. John said this directly to the king’s face. But Herod did not tolerate the bold words of the preacher. He put him in prison, saving his life, because all the Jewish people stood up for him.
But no miracle happened. One day, the stepdaughter Herod demanded as a gift for her dance the severed head of John the Forerunner. And the king kept his word, pleased his wife's daughter. The executioner cut off the prophet's head. And the students buried his body. Then the date of the Christian holiday, the day of memory of John, was established.
Traditions and prohibitions The Russian Orthodox Church has listed the Beheading of the head of John the Forerunner as Great holidays. This is a special event in the life of every Christian. On whatever day of the week falls on September 11, a person should adhere to strict fasting. You cannot eat meat and dairy products, as well as fish. All hot drinks are prohibited.
In the evening on the eve of the holiday, parishioners come to the church for a solemn ceremony of divine service of the Orthodox Church. Usually the All-Night Vigil lasts from 18 hours to 6 hours in the morning. The clergy call this the ascetic practice of refusing to sleep. All to honor the memory of John the Forerunner.
On this day, people remember those who fought for the truth and the good. They pray for the souls of fallen fighters who gave their lives for their homeland. These days prayers are more relevant than ever!
1953-67
With such an important day in the Orthodox Church is associated with many prohibitions. For example, housewives are forbidden to serve food on the table. This is a direct association with John’s severed head. In addition, you can not pick up a knife and other sharp objects and even more so use them.
It is forbidden to eat all fruits and vegetables of red color. Nor do Christians sing or dance on the day of the Beheading of John the Forerunner. For the same reason, September 11 is not suitable for weddings and other noisy festivities.
Don’t cut your hair or change your hair on this day. Also try not to start any new business and do not lend anything to anyone. In addition, all types of needlework are prohibited.
If a woman gave birth to a child on September 11, he must be called Ivan. Previously, people believed that this name can protect the baby from evil fate and negative energy. According to legend, it is from this day that the Indian summer begins. And people who adhere strictly to fasting will be able to atone for all their sins and receive blessings.
People used to be very attentive to nature. For example, they believed that the key cranes in the sky foreshadowed the onset of cold weather. And if a person saw in the sky a swan flying away to warm lands, it means that very soon snow will fall.
Spend September 11 wisely and don’t forget to pray. I'm sharing a simple prayer.
To the Baptist of Christ, the honest Forerunner, the crown prophet, the first martyr, the fasting and the desert master, the purity of the teacher and the close friendship of Christ! I pray, and I come to you not to deny me from your intercession, do not forsake me of sins fallen by many; renew my soul by repentance, like a second baptism; cleanse me, the sins of the defiled, and compel me to bow down, but enters the kingdom of heaven in no way evil. Amen.
May God take care of you!
With the day of the Beheading of the head of John the Forerunner is associated with many traditions, prohibitions and signs. Today's edition. "Site" He will tell you everything in detail and help you prepare for the great holiday.
The Holy Martyrs were ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of faith. John the Baptist was no exception. The story of his life is mentioned more than once in the Gospel. Matthew and Mark talked about what he did and what he went through.
John the Baptist was the closest predecessor of Jesus Christ and a preacher. He predicted the coming of the Messiah and baptized Jesus in the waters of the Jordan River. The man led an ascetic lifestyle and called people to repentance.
He helped people to make amends for their sins and get on the right path. And this could only be done through sincere faith in Christ the Savior. John denounced human vices. This happened to King Herod once.
With his brother still alive, he took his wife Herodias and appropriated her for himself. “Thou shalt not commit adultery,” says the 7th Commandment. John said this directly to the king’s face. But Herod did not tolerate the bold words of the preacher. He put him in prison, saving his life, because all the Jewish people stood up for him.
But no miracle happened. One day, the stepdaughter Herod demanded as a gift for her dance the severed head of John the Forerunner. And the king kept his word, pleased his wife's daughter. The executioner cut off the prophet's head. And the students buried his body. Then the date of the Christian holiday, the day of memory of John, was established.
Traditions and prohibitions The Russian Orthodox Church has listed the Beheading of the head of John the Forerunner as Great holidays. This is a special event in the life of every Christian. On whatever day of the week falls on September 11, a person should adhere to strict fasting. You cannot eat meat and dairy products, as well as fish. All hot drinks are prohibited.
In the evening on the eve of the holiday, parishioners come to the church for a solemn ceremony of divine service of the Orthodox Church. Usually the All-Night Vigil lasts from 18 hours to 6 hours in the morning. The clergy call this the ascetic practice of refusing to sleep. All to honor the memory of John the Forerunner.
On this day, people remember those who fought for the truth and the good. They pray for the souls of fallen fighters who gave their lives for their homeland. These days prayers are more relevant than ever!
1953-67
With such an important day in the Orthodox Church is associated with many prohibitions. For example, housewives are forbidden to serve food on the table. This is a direct association with John’s severed head. In addition, you can not pick up a knife and other sharp objects and even more so use them.
It is forbidden to eat all fruits and vegetables of red color. Nor do Christians sing or dance on the day of the Beheading of John the Forerunner. For the same reason, September 11 is not suitable for weddings and other noisy festivities.
Don’t cut your hair or change your hair on this day. Also try not to start any new business and do not lend anything to anyone. In addition, all types of needlework are prohibited.
If a woman gave birth to a child on September 11, he must be called Ivan. Previously, people believed that this name can protect the baby from evil fate and negative energy. According to legend, it is from this day that the Indian summer begins. And people who adhere strictly to fasting will be able to atone for all their sins and receive blessings.
People used to be very attentive to nature. For example, they believed that the key cranes in the sky foreshadowed the onset of cold weather. And if a person saw in the sky a swan flying away to warm lands, it means that very soon snow will fall.
Spend September 11 wisely and don’t forget to pray. I'm sharing a simple prayer.
To the Baptist of Christ, the honest Forerunner, the crown prophet, the first martyr, the fasting and the desert master, the purity of the teacher and the close friendship of Christ! I pray, and I come to you not to deny me from your intercession, do not forsake me of sins fallen by many; renew my soul by repentance, like a second baptism; cleanse me, the sins of the defiled, and compel me to bow down, but enters the kingdom of heaven in no way evil. Amen.
May God take care of you!
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