When we celebrate the Savior this year and how to prepare for the holidays

Every August, Orthodox Christians celebrate 3 great Savior – Apple, Honey and Nut. This sacred tradition is over 1000 years old. For a long time, the dates of non-transitory holidays have not changed. But after the transition of the OCU to the Julian calendar, they shifted 13 days ahead. We tell when the Saviors in 2024 celebrate the new and old style.



When the Saviors in 2024, the name "Savior" comes from "Savior" and turns our attention to the spiritual heritage of Jesus Christ. Summer holidays remind us how important it is to believe and trust in his mercy. We worship the life-giving Cross and confess our weakness in the face of the hardships of this world, where man is weak and vulnerable without God’s help.

For believers, the power of the Savior turns the instrument of execution into the tree of life. And then even abnormal heat, fires and droughts can become a source of prosperity. Thus comes the realization that the world is futile, but the soul has a higher calling. Trials can lead a person to God.



When we celebrate the Honey Spas on August 14 in the old style and August 1 in the new OCU marks Makoveya. It is also known as the Honey Savior and the Savior on the Water. On this day, on the eve of the Assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God, believers enter the Assumption Fast, or Spasovka. It lasts only 2 weeks, but is as strict as Lent.

On Makovei, the Orthodox honor 3 shrines: the Savior Not Made by Hands, the Life-giving Tree and the Vladimir Icon of the Virgin.

On the first day of August, it is customary to consecrate the first honey harvest of the year in the temple. Be sure to make a wish and taste the consecrated delicacy - it will heal and bring the dream to life.



Also on Makovei in the temples carry "mocks" - bouquets of ripe poppy heads, mint, velvets, sunflowers, ears of wheat, calendula and lubricant. Each flower has its own purpose - to protect the family from grief and disease, generous harvest, sun and peace. The consecrated bouquet is traditionally placed in the corner behind the icons and stored as a talisman for a year.

On Honey saved the hostess bake poppy and honey buns and cakes. And their relatives before breakfast pour sacred water, which was brought from the service. You need to drink it on an empty stomach to wash away all the ailments.



According to legend, if a year to collect change in a jar of honey, and on Makovei to give money to the needy, the gift will return to you a hundredfold.

The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord is also known as the Apple Savior. According to legend, on this day Christ appeared to the apostles during prayer in a renewed divine likeness. His face shone like the sun, and his robes were whiter than snow.

In 2024, the holiday falls on August 19 in the old style and on the 6th of the new. From this day, farmers begin harvesting.

In temples consecrate apples, pears, plums, peaches and grapes. In the basket you can put a wheat spikele, a loaf of bread or pastries. From vegetables - tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and horseradish. Don't forget a jar of fresh honey.



Signs and treats for Apple Spas For Transfiguration be sure to prepare apple pancakes and pies. Your family will pay tribute to apple uzvar, compote and jam. On this day you can also eat fish according to the Charter of the Assumption Lent.

Folk signs say that if the fruit in the garden spoils before the Apple Savior, the next year will be difficult. According to many years of observation, the weather on the Protection and the Transfiguration of the Lord are always the same.

As soon as the Assumption Fast comes to an end, and we celebrate the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos, the time of the Third Savior will come. On this holy day, more than 1000 years ago, the image of the Lord was transferred to Constantinople.

According to the old calendar, we celebrated the Savior on August 29. In 2024, it will move to August 16.



The Savior is also called Bread and Holshchov. It got its name from the nuts that ripen by this date. Old people baked bread from harvested wheat on this day and went to the fairs to sell canvases and canvases.

According to Orthodox legends, a canvas or towel should be purchased for the Savior to pay tribute to the Unmade Image of Christ. According to legend, the Savior wiped his face with a towel, on which his face was later printed. This canvas cured disease. Therefore, any canvas you buy on this day will bring you happiness and healing.

Traditions and fortune-telling on the Nut Spas It is worth consecrating fresh pastries with nuts and a new canvas in the church. And then invite friends and family to dinner. As a strong drink excellent nut tincture.



And on the holy day you can predict the future without sinning. Pick a nut and appreciate its core. If it is tasty and ripe, be joyful; empty - to solve problems, green - to news, rotten - to hardships.

A protective ritual can also be performed. He saved two nuts from the nuts. One to eat yourself, and the second to give to a loved one. That way you'll protect both of you from evil and bad news. Now you know when the Saviors celebrate in 2024 according to the old and new canon.

Do you have any special traditions for these holidays? Share with us in the comments.

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