When is the Day of Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir celebrated and how to hold it correctly

On July 28, Orthodox believers celebrate the day of Prince Vladimir. The name of the prince is associated with a great event – the Baptism of Russia, which took place in 988. Historians call Vladimir the Great, the church calls him a saint equal to the apostles, and the people called him Vladimir the Red Sun.



Today's edition. "Site" It will remind you of the story of Prince Vladimir, and also tell you what not to do on this day.

Prince Vladimir (960–1015) was the son of Prince Svyatoslav and the grandson of Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga. Prince Svyatoslav divided the land between his three sons. When he died, a struggle for power began between the brothers. As a result of all these events, Vladimir became the only-power prince of Russia.



The immediate impetus to the Baptism of Rus was the political struggle in the then center of the civilized world – Constantinople. The young heir to the throne Basil was to inherit the throne at the age of 18. However, his opponents quickly united and proclaimed emperor the de facto regent and nephew of Emperor Ward Phok.

The young heir was in danger of disaster. Then he asked the prince of Kiev for help. He agreed to help on the condition that Vasily give him his sister Anna. Vladimir had to be baptized with his people.



At the end of 987 Vladimir sent his army, which in the spring of 988 together with the army of Basil II defeated the forces of Phocas. However, Vasily was in no hurry to give up his sister. In July 988, Vladimir besieged the city of Korsun. After that, the emperor sent his sister Anna with the priest to Korsun. There Vladimir converted to Christianity, and then married Anna. After that, he and his wife returned to Kiev and began to spread Christianity.



Most of all, Orthodox believers honor Vladimir precisely because he brought faith to the lands of Russia. We honor his memory even now. We celebrate the day of his memory and the day of the Baptism of Rus every year on July 28. This day, like other holidays, is full of traditions and signs.



What can not be done on the day of Prince Vladimir On the day of honoring the prince in any case, you can not eat bread. Going to the field was considered a sin. Our ancestors believed that on this day you can even meet a ghost. On the holiday you can not swear, quarrel and wish others harm. It is also impossible to swear, however, you should not do this on other days.

Holidays are considered quite large, so physical work is better left for another day. But despite the fact that this is a big holiday, you can not indulge in gluttony. It is better to refrain from strong drinks.



The most important thing is to visit the temple on this day. If this is not possible, you can say a prayer to Prince Vladimir at home. The main thing is that it is sincere and from the heart. What can I ask of a saint? Most likely, this year everyone will ask him for peace and an end to the war. We hope the prince will hear our prayers. Have a great holiday!