What place does Trinity Parental Saturday occupy in the lives of believers and when we celebrate it in 2023?

Trinity Saturday in 2023 falls on June 3. This is a great day for all believers to remember the dead. This is especially true of parents. How exactly to spend the June parental Saturday, we explain further in the article.



Trinity Saturday in 2023 is held on the eve of Trinity. Traditionally, it comes on the 50th day after Easter. It was then that the Holy Spirit descended on earth, a symbol of the salvation of all mankind. Trinity is considered one of the most important Orthodox holidays. Therefore, believers with special trepidation relate to the parental Sabbath, which precedes an important event.

Parental Saturday is so called because first of all it is customary to remember the parents who went to heaven. But over time, the tradition has changed. And now they honor all the dead, even if they are not your relatives.

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The main thing to do on this day is to go to church and pray for the souls of those who are no longer with us. On Friday, the Great Panikhida is held in churches. And the next day, that is, June 3, there will be a funeral Divine Liturgy, and then a general memorial service. The parishioners can give her notes. Of course, if you do not have this opportunity, you can read a prayer at home.

On June 3, 2023, June 3, 2023, people will once again be able to honor the memory of the deceased and feel an eternal invisible connection with those who are no longer nearby. This day has a long history. And it is connected not only with Orthodox traditions, but also with paganism.

There is also another good tradition. On Trinity Saturday, you cannot pass by those in need. It is important to give alms if you have the opportunity. You can help not only people, but also homeless animals.



There is an opinion that on parental Saturday it is necessary to go to the parish. However, this is not the case in church tradition. Moreover, priests do not favor the desire of people to visit the places of eternal rest of their relatives.

However, there is no strict ban on this. You can go to the marble slabs, clean up, but it is forbidden to sit and drink hot drinks there. Instead, you can bring lean food to the parish.



With Trinity Saturday associated with many prohibitions. For example, on this day you can not work in the garden, sewing, knitting and construction. In addition, people should not quarrel with each other, gossip and swear.

Those who believe in the heavens will not be able to speak the truth. It is also prohibited to drink hot drinks and tobacco. Trinity Saturday is a family day. So we advise you to spend it in the circle of the closest and closest people. Then no bad thoughts will come to mind!

What prayer can be read on the day of the parental Sabbath Hold this bright holiday as a true Christian. Do not forget to pray for your parents in heaven. Somewhere there they will hear your words, and you will again feel an invisible connection with them.



“Lord, hear our prayers for the parents who left this land and went to your kingdom, where eternal life is. Only You can comfort the souls of our mourners. Please forgive all the sins of the departed and give him a life of joy and happiness in Heaven. I weep and pray for the soul of the servant of God (name) with faith and hope for comfort.



Do not leave me alone in grief, help me to overcome the loss. Let him forgive all his sins, let the soul rest and find eternal life. I will pray for him and praise your name, our Lord. For you are our Father, and only you know when our last hour on earth will strike, to take after our souls into the kingdom of heaven. May we find eternity with you. Forever. Amen.

May God bless you and your family.