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We celebrate the Christmas of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, offer sincere prayers to the great saint.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker He was born on August 11 in Lycia. The year of birth of the great saint in the chronicles is not exactly indicated. This is believed to have happened around 270. His parents were believers, so they baptized his son when he was still a child.
From early childhood, Nicholas became interested in the study of the Holy Letter. The young man received further education in Alexandria. After the death of his parents, the young man gave the entire inheritance to the poor and devoted himself to serving God. He led a righteous life, constantly helping people, and as a result he was appointed bishop in the world.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker After the death of the saint legends began to walk about him. The very first read that at baptism, the baby could stand for a couple of hours in the font without the help of outsiders, expressing respect for the Holy Trinity. They also tell the story of how Nicholas secretly threw a bag of gold coins into the house of a poor father with three daughters, so that they had a dowry. The saint was also credited with the gift of healing and the ability to rise from the dead.
Instagram / @masterskaya_triforium Nikolai Ugodnik is one of the great saints whose birth Orthodox Christians celebrate with special solemnity. In his native land, the memory of the intercessor began to be honored since 345. The burial place of the bishop instantly gained immense popularity among pilgrims. Over time, a basilica was built over his grave, instead of which the Church of St. Nicholas was erected.
In Kievan Rus to commemorate the saint began from the IX century. But in the XVII century, the authorities canceled the celebration of this Christmas. The holiday returned to us only in the XXI century. For this reason, the Christmas of St. Nicholas is not as popular as the birthday of the Mother of God or John the Baptist. But that doesn't make the date any less significant or grand.
Instagram / @my_palitra_public In 2023, the churches will traditionally host services dedicated to the Christmas of Nicholas the Wonderworker on August 11. The parishioners should come to church on this day to put a candle in front of the icon of the saint and pray. You can appeal to the pleaser from home, standing in front of the images.
What do they ask of the saint? Prayers are proclaimed to the Wonderworker with requests for peace and the speedy end of the war. They appeal to the saint so that the soldiers return home alive. They implore Nikolai Pleasant for intercession and patronage in solving important cases and in difficult life situations.
Prayers are whispered to the saint in case of undeserved accusation. They ask the saint for health and healing from all diseases.
On the Christmas of St. Nicholas, believers on their return from the church gather with the whole family, call guests and generously set the table. On this day it is customary to greet relatives and close people with a holiday. Thus, Christians show respect for the memory of the saint.
In order not to provoke the wrath of the intercessor, Christians should adhere to church prohibitions. On the holiday you can not argue and swear. It is a sin to indulge in evil thoughts and gossip. It is forbidden to perform magic rituals on Christmas. No one can deny charity and help to those who ask.
Loaning and borrowing on this day is considered a bad omen. It is not recommended to engage in heavy physical labor, house cleaning and needlework.
Signs for August 11 are considered correct. The fog for Christmas of Nicholas the Wonderworker foreshadows a weathery autumn. Rainy weather on this day promises a rich harvest of mushrooms. Greener oats for the holiday - rainy autumn is expected.
Your personal matter is how you spend the day of August 11th. But no one will be prevented from observing decency and sinning.
From early childhood, Nicholas became interested in the study of the Holy Letter. The young man received further education in Alexandria. After the death of his parents, the young man gave the entire inheritance to the poor and devoted himself to serving God. He led a righteous life, constantly helping people, and as a result he was appointed bishop in the world.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker After the death of the saint legends began to walk about him. The very first read that at baptism, the baby could stand for a couple of hours in the font without the help of outsiders, expressing respect for the Holy Trinity. They also tell the story of how Nicholas secretly threw a bag of gold coins into the house of a poor father with three daughters, so that they had a dowry. The saint was also credited with the gift of healing and the ability to rise from the dead.
Instagram / @masterskaya_triforium Nikolai Ugodnik is one of the great saints whose birth Orthodox Christians celebrate with special solemnity. In his native land, the memory of the intercessor began to be honored since 345. The burial place of the bishop instantly gained immense popularity among pilgrims. Over time, a basilica was built over his grave, instead of which the Church of St. Nicholas was erected.
In Kievan Rus to commemorate the saint began from the IX century. But in the XVII century, the authorities canceled the celebration of this Christmas. The holiday returned to us only in the XXI century. For this reason, the Christmas of St. Nicholas is not as popular as the birthday of the Mother of God or John the Baptist. But that doesn't make the date any less significant or grand.
Instagram / @my_palitra_public In 2023, the churches will traditionally host services dedicated to the Christmas of Nicholas the Wonderworker on August 11. The parishioners should come to church on this day to put a candle in front of the icon of the saint and pray. You can appeal to the pleaser from home, standing in front of the images.
What do they ask of the saint? Prayers are proclaimed to the Wonderworker with requests for peace and the speedy end of the war. They appeal to the saint so that the soldiers return home alive. They implore Nikolai Pleasant for intercession and patronage in solving important cases and in difficult life situations.
Prayers are whispered to the saint in case of undeserved accusation. They ask the saint for health and healing from all diseases.
On the Christmas of St. Nicholas, believers on their return from the church gather with the whole family, call guests and generously set the table. On this day it is customary to greet relatives and close people with a holiday. Thus, Christians show respect for the memory of the saint.
In order not to provoke the wrath of the intercessor, Christians should adhere to church prohibitions. On the holiday you can not argue and swear. It is a sin to indulge in evil thoughts and gossip. It is forbidden to perform magic rituals on Christmas. No one can deny charity and help to those who ask.
Loaning and borrowing on this day is considered a bad omen. It is not recommended to engage in heavy physical labor, house cleaning and needlework.
Signs for August 11 are considered correct. The fog for Christmas of Nicholas the Wonderworker foreshadows a weathery autumn. Rainy weather on this day promises a rich harvest of mushrooms. Greener oats for the holiday - rainy autumn is expected.
Your personal matter is how you spend the day of August 11th. But no one will be prevented from observing decency and sinning.
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