Orthodox culinary calendar for the year. Orthodox church calendar
Undoubtedly, each of us loves holidays. This is a wonderful time when pressing problems are forgotten, relatives and friends gather at the table, talk about simple things, laugh and enjoy life. Especially important are church holidays, which are honored by the entire Orthodox people from year to year. These celebrations are somewhat different from the state ones in that they were established by the Holy Church. To understand when the next Divine holiday will come, you can refer to the Orthodox calendar.
Church holidays are fixed and variable. Permanent celebrations come on the same day, and variable in different years have a different date.
Holidays in 2016
| Permanent holidays | Variable holidays |
| 07.01 - Christmas | 07.02 - Cathedral of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia |
| 14.01 - Circumcision of the Lord | 14.02 - Week of Zacchaeus the Publican |
| 19.01 - Baptism of the Lord | 21.02 - Sunday of the publican and the Pharisee |
| February 15 - Meeting of the Lord | 28.02 - Week of the prodigal son |
| 07.04 - Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 06.03 - Week of the Last Judgment |
| May 21 - Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian | 07.03 - Cheese Week |
| May 22 - St. Nicholas | 13.03 - Remembrance of Adam's exile. Forgiveness Sunday |
| 07.07 - Nativity of John the Baptist | March 20 - Triumph of Orthodoxy |
| 12.07 - Holy First. apostles Peter and Paul | March 27 - 2nd Sunday of Great Lent, St. Gregory Palamas, arch. Thessalonica |
| 19.08 - Transfiguration of the Lord | 03.04 - 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, Holy Cross |
| August 28 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 10.04 - Week 4 of Great Lent |
| 11.09 - Beheading of John the Baptist | April 17 - 5th Sunday of Great Lent |
| 21.09 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 23.04 - Lazarus Saturday |
| 27.09 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross | April 24 - Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem |
| 09.10 - Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian | 25.04 - Great Monday |
| 14.10 - Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos | 26.04 - Maundy Tuesday |
| 04.12 - Entry into the Church of the Most Holy Theotokos | 27.04 - Great Wednesday |
| December 19 - St. Nicholas | April 28 - Maundy Thursday. Last Supper |
| 29.04 - Good Friday. crucifixion of christ | |
| 30.04 - Great Saturday. Christ's Entry into Hell | |
| 01.05 - Resurrection of Christ | |
| 08.05 – Antipascha | |
| 15.05 - Week 3 after Easter | |
| 22.05 - Week 4th-I after Easter | |
| 29.05 - Week 5 after Easter | |
| 05.06 - Week 6 after Easter | |
| 09.06 - Ascension of the Lord | |
| 12.07 - Week 7 of Easter | |
| June 19 - Holy Trinity. Pentecost | |
| 20.06 - Day of the Holy Spirit | |
| June 26 - 1st Sunday after Pentecost | |
| 03.07 - Week 2nd-I after Pentecost |
More detailed information about the holidays, their descriptions and even some of the features of these holidays can be seen in the Orthodox calendars, which are compiled every year.
Calendar of Orthodox holidays for 2016 by months
January
06.01 - Christmas Eve. This holiday implies a refusal to eat until the first star appears in the sky. You need to break the fast kutya, which can be prepared from wheat, honey and fruits.
07.01 - Christmas. Starting from this moment, and until January 17, the people celebrate Christmas time, during which it is not necessary to fast.
14.01 - Circumcision of the Lord. In the people, this holiday is known under a different name - the Old New Year.
18.01 - Eve of the Theophany of the Lord. This holiday obliges people to prepare baptismal holy water. The next day, it is used in rites of purification and consecration.
19.01 - Baptism of the Lord. On this day, it is necessary to bless the water and honor the baptism of Jesus Christ.
January 26 - Tatyana's day.
From January 20 to March 13, the winter meat eater begins, during which it is allowed to eat meat (at least every day), except for Wednesday and Friday.
February
15.02 - Meeting of the Lord.
March
March 8 - 1st and 2nd Finding of the head of John the Baptist.
March 22 - Memorial Day of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. This day also happens the vernal equinox. The hostesses begin to prepare special ritual cookies - waders, larks and black grouse.
April
April 23 - Lazarus Saturday. This holiday allows eating fish caviar.
April 24 - Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. Another name for this holiday is Palm Sunday (the last day before Easter).
April 30 - End of Lent.
May
01.05 – . This celebration is also called the Bright Resurrection of the Lord. Traditional Easter cakes are baked, dyed and painted Easter eggs. Starting from May 1 to May 7, there will be a Solid Easter Week, during which you do not need to fast.
From 08.05 to 14.05 — Krasnaya Gorka.
May 10 - Radonitsa, during which they prefer to remember deceased relatives.
May 23 is the day of the Apostle Simon the Zealot.
June
06/07 - 3rd Finding of the head of John the Baptist.
09.06 - Ascension of the Lord.
16.06 - The seventh day after Easter, when people remember their relatives who died not by their own death.
18.06 - Trinity Universe Parental Saturday.
June 19 - Pentecost. Day of the Holy Trinity.
20.06 - 26.06 - Trinity week. During this period, you can celebrate the Day of the Holy Spirit, which is set for June 20 and the day of the Navatsky Trinity - June 23.
June 27 - Petrov post. Its duration is only 15 days, moreover, this post is not very strict.
July
On the night from 06.07 to 07.07 - the holiday of Ivan Kupala.
07.07 - Nativity of John the Baptist.
July 12 - Day of the Holy Primate Apostles Peter and Paul.
August
02.08 - Orthodox celebrate Ilyin's day. This day is dedicated to the prophet Elijah. A feature of this holiday is that after it it is undesirable to swim in the reservoirs.
14.08 - Honey Spas. From this day, as it is believed by the people, the bees cease to carry honey. You can eat honey and poppy seeds, the main thing is that they are consecrated.
August 19 - Transfiguration of the Lord. Also, this holiday has a second name - Apple Savior. Permitted foods for eating: fish, apples, grapes.
August 28 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. This celebration is considered protracted, because it lasts directly until November 27th.
29.08 - Walnut Spas.
September
11.09 - the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist. Since ancient times, Orthodox people have remembered the dead soldiers who gave their lives for their people, faith and homeland.
September 21 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
27.9 - Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord.
October
08.10 - the day of memory of St. Sergius.
14.10 - Protection of the Holy Mother of God. The appearance of the Mother of God in the Blachernae Church is associated with this day.
November
05.11 - Dimitrov Parents' Saturday. On this day, it is customary to remember the fallen soldiers, as well as pray for the souls of deceased relatives.
November 21 - the day of Michael the Archangel.
Starting from November 28, believers adhere to the Advent Lent, which will end immediately on January 6, 2017. It is noteworthy that from 28.11 to 01.01 fasting is not strict.
December
04.12 - the feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos. As the legend says, it was on this day that the parents of the Most Holy Theotokos decided to bring her to the temple in order to conduct the ceremony of dedication of the child to the Lord. On this day, winter begins to come into its own. Often it is on December 4 that the first snow falls.
09.12 - St. George's day. It is customary to recall the deeds of George the Victorious, who supported the soldiers, landowners and livestock keepers in every possible way.
19.12 - the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It has long been known that St. Nicholas did not skimp on good deeds, he had fabulous wealth, but was not greedy, but helped those in need. There is a custom on St. Nicholas Day that parents place gifts under their children's pillows.
25.12 - the day of memory of St. Spyridon. On this day the most long night, and the shortest day.
Orthodox calendars are one of the most important attributes of the life of any believer. It is with such a calendar that the church advises to compare events planned in life.
It is important to look at the calendar so as not to plan a feast with friends on Lent day and not miss important dates in which it is better to devote yourself to spiritual purification and thoughts about God. In addition, great Christian holidays are a great joy for a religious person, and they simply need to be celebrated in accordance with the spirit of the Faith and Christian canons.
The main Orthodox holidays in 2016
There are 12 of them, and 9 of them are called non-transferable. This means that their date of celebration does not depend on Easter and remains the same from year to year.
- On January 7, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Great Nativity of Christ.
- On January 19, the entire Christian world celebrates the Baptism of our Savior.
- On February 15, in the middle of the month, the Candlemas is celebrated, the meeting of Christ and the righteous old man from Jerusalem, Simeon.
- On March 4, the Annunciation is celebrated - the day of the good news to the Virgin Mary about her future destiny.
- On August 19, the Transfiguration of the Lord is celebrated in all churches.
- August 28 - Assumption of the Virgin, on this day they celebrate her reunion with Heaven.
- On September 21, the Virgin Mary was born; on this date her Nativity of the Virgin is celebrated.
- September 27 - Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, in honor of the founding of the Church of the Resurrection on Golgotha.
- December 4 - Introduction to the Temple, the feast of the first ascension of the Virgin in another young age steps to the Temple in Jerusalem.
- April 24 - Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's ascension to Jerusalem.
- June 9 - Ascension of the Lord, celebrated 40 days after Easter.
- June 19 - Trinity, the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
In addition to these dates, there are three more, passing, on which church holidays are also celebrated:
Easter in 2016
2016 will be marked by a rather late celebration of Easter - May 1. On this day, services will be held in all churches in memory of the bright Resurrection of Christ. This day serves as a reminder of the Kingdom of Heaven and the immortality of souls.
Then, from May 2 to May 8, Easter week. With Easter begins the new Christian year and the countdown of all passing holidays and all the liturgies associated with them.
Posts in 2016
The Orthodox calendar has 4 main multi-day fasts. Since November 28 of the previous year, 2015, the main Christmas post has been going on. It will end on January 6th. Then, March 14 and will last until April 30 great post. Petrov post counts from June 27 to July 11. And the last, Dormition fast - from August 14 to 27.
Also, all Wednesdays and Fridays are considered fasting, except for those that fall on Christmas time and continuous weeks. In 2016, Christmas time will last from January 7 to 17, and weeks - from February 15 to 21 (the week of the Publican and the Pharisee), from March 7 to 13 (Cheese week, Maslenitsa), from May 2 to 8 (Easter week) and from 20 May 26 (Trinity Week).
Fasting is accompanied by the day of Epiphany Christmas Eve on January 18, the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist on September 11 and the Exaltation on September 27. And since the fasts are different, being strict and non-strict, it is better to prepare for each of them separately, so as not only not to eat too much food - this is not the main thing - but to read spiritual literature by this time and become purer in soul and more humble in temper.
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Orthodox holidays include church-wide celebrations dedicated to the remembrance of any sacred events and revered saints.Orthodox church calendar consists of moving and fixed parts.Holidays of the fixed part of the calendar have a fixed date and are celebrated annually on the same day. Holidays pthe movable part of the church calendar moves along with the date of the celebration of Easter, which changes from year to year, whichis determined according to the lunar calendar and a number of additional dogmatic norms.
Orthodox holidays of 2016 by months with explanations
All dates below are given according to the new style - according to which we live.
January 2016
Orthodox holidays in January 2016
1st of January. Memorial Day of St. rights. John of KronstadtOn this day in Russia, the memory of Ilya Muromets was honored - the epic hero, who was considered the deliverer of Kyiv from the Tatar Kalin-tsar. Ilya Muromets, together with Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich, are the guards of Russia, symbols of the might of our Fatherland. It is believed that the prototype of the epic hero was the Monk Elijah of the Caves, who lived during the time of Vladimir Monomakh. Relics and icons of St. Elijah of Muromets is able to heal those who suffer from diseases of the spine and whose legs are paralyzed.
January 2. Memorial Day of St. rights. John of Kronstadt (1829 - 1909)
1909 - the date of the death of the saint is indicated in brackets, since this is the date of the transition to Eternity, the meeting with God, to whom the saint so strove to commune during his lifetime. Most often, the day of memory of a saint is the day of his death, the day of finding his relics, or the day of his church glorification). Righteous John was a prayer book, a prophet, his life was a feat of compassionate and effective love for people. Through the prayer of John, the sick were healed, and other miracles took place.
Memorial Day of St. Alexy of Moscow, miracle worker (1378) Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Russia, saint, statesman, diplomat. In church texts, he is called the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, the miracle worker. They pray before the icon when there are problems with the eyes. The icon of the saint will protect the house from collapse in the event of an accident or natural disaster. As the patron saint of the name, Saint Alexy will take care of health and preserve the well-being of the family.
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Mary's standing - the memory of the Monk Mary of Egypt On the fifth week of Great Lent, Matins is celebrated, which is popularly called "Mary's Standing". Usually Mariino standing is performed on Wednesday evening. This is a truly lengthy worship service. During this service, the entire Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete is read for the only time of the year. Also at this service, the life of Mary of Egypt is read.
23 April. Lazarus Saturday On Saturday Lazarus celebrates the resurrection of the righteous Lazarus. Many people turn to the multi-healing relics of the righteous Lazarus, especially those who are in a state of severe despondency and despair, and the saint invariably helps everyone, strengthening the spirit and increasing faith. The saint is also the patron of hospitality and other works of mercy. The miraculous icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “The Indestructible Wall” got its name due to the fact that for nine centuries it remained intact, despite the fact that both the Kiev Sophia Cathedral and the city were repeatedly destroyed. They pray before the icon, asking for healing from incurable diseases, in order to save the family, which is on the verge of destruction. June 11th. Saint Luke, Confessor, Archbishop of Simferopol (1961) St. Luka, in the world Valentin Feliksovich Voino-Yasenetsky, was both a great surgeon who saved thousands of lives, who did not start an operation without prayer, and an unbending confessor of Christ, who spent 11 years in exile. Through the prayers of the saint, miracles and healings continue. His books "Essays on Purulent Surgery" and "Spirit, Soul, Body" are classics of medicine and theology.June 11th. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Guest of Sinners" Many believers who turn to the Queen of Heaven for help and intercession in the event of some disturbances, family troubles, and especially when the “soul hurts”, testify that after prayers before the icon they receive spiritual relief and peace, for She truly is the “Guide of sinners "! June 14. Memorial Day of St. rights. John of Kronstadt 1908 - the date of the death of the saint is indicated in brackets, since this is the date of the transition to Eternity, the meeting with God, to commune with whom the saint so aspired during his lifetime. Most often, the day of memory of a saint is the day of his death, the day of finding his relics, or the day of his church glorification). Righteous John was a prayer book, a prophet, his life was a feat of compassionate and effective love for people. Through the prayer of John, the sick were healed, and other miracles took place. June 18th.
Troitskaya parent saturday, commemoration of the dead
June 20. Holy Spirit Day June 24. Day of the icon of the Mother of God "It is worthy to eat" June 26. All Saints' Day June 27 - July 11. Petrov post July 2016Orthodox holidays in July 2016July 1. Day of the Bogolyubskaya Icon of the Mother of God
July 9. Day of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God July 11th. Day of the icon of the Mother of God, called "Three-Handed". July, 12. Day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Of the Apostle Peter, Christ said that on his faith He would build His Church. The Apostle Paul was not a witness of Christ, that is, he did not see Christ with his own eyes during His earthly life, the Savior appeared to the Apostle Paul after His Ascension to Heaven. And app. Peter, and App. Paul left behind messages and were the greatest preachers. Prayer before the icon of the Holy Apostles helps in many ways. You can apply to both at once and to each separately. Before the holy icon, they pray for confirmation in faith and its firmness. Prayer of St. Ap. Pavlu helps in studying in subjects that are difficult to understand, in healing mental and bodily injuries, and when opening his own business. Prayer of St. Ap. They lift up Peter, asking for help for healing, especially with fever, fever, and a protracted cold. Holy app. Peter helps fishermen: both whole fleets and singles. If the Holy Apostles are your patrons by name, then they will be your helpers and intercessors before the Queen of Heaven and the Lord Himself in all matters.July 13. Cathedral of the Glorious and All-Praised 12 Apostles This is an ancient holiday, the mention of it is found already in the IV century. Holy Church, honoring each of the 12 apostles in different time year, from ancient times established a common celebration by him on the day after the memory of the glorious and supreme apostles Peter and Paul. the 14 th of July. Day of Remembrance of the unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, victims in Rome The holy mu-che-ni-ki-bes-sreb-reni-ki brothers Kos-ma and Da-mi-an lived in the III century after the Nativity of Christ in Ri-me, in pe-ri-od go-no-ny on christi-sti-an, erected-dvig-well-tyh im-pe-ra-to-ra-mi-tongue-no-ka-mi. In the move of your life, the saints reveal a sub-lin-but christian-an-use-requirement of a man-lo-ve-che-go-ta-lan -ta: talent is a gift of God, someone who over-le-lives is used-to-use not for the purpose of co-ry-sti, but for the service of God and people. Saints are prayed to in sickness.July 17th. Memorial Day of St. Andrei Rublev, icon painter (XV century) This holy icon is also called the Hodegetria, that is, the Guide. It was with this icon that Patriarch Sergius (610-631) walked around the walls of Constantinople in 626 with prayers during the siege of the capital by the Avars. The shrine is included in the collection of the State Museums of the Moscow Kremlin, where by the providence of God it has been preserved unharmed to this day. July 25th. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands" The first list (copy) of the Three Handed Icon of Our Lady was brought to Russia in 1661 and was installed by Patriarch Nikon in the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery. Currently, the collection of the New Jerusalem Museum contains a list made from that icon in 1854, but the image itself has disappeared. There are several more in Moscow ancient lists icons - one in the Assumption Church of the Bulgarian Compound, the other - in the Trinity Cathedral of St. Danilov Monastery. Before the icon they pray for diseases of the hands, feet, mental unrest, in case of fire. 26 July. Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel July 30. Day of the Svyatogorsk Icon of the Mother of God
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August 2. Prophet Elijah (Ilyin's day) Elijah - the great prophet, born 900 years before Christ, a formidable denouncer of idolatry, is especially revered in Russia. icon of the prophet Elijah - the patron of men named Elijah and the military serving in the ranks airborne troops, since the memorial day of the prophet Elijah is celebrated in the Russian Orthodox Church on August 2 (according to the new style). The icon of the prophet Elijah protects from passions, from anger and from strife. The icon of the Holy Prophet Elijah helps to succeed in any business. According to ancient tradition, those who are engaged in prayer turn to the saint with prayer. agriculture. Elijah the prophet is asked for rain during a drought or clear weather with incessant precipitation. |
5th of August. Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God
In-cha-ev-sky icon-on-God-her Ma-te-ri ranks-above-le-lives among the most venerable saints of the Russian Church. She is from the West to all the Slavic world: she is honored in Russia, in Bosnia, Serbia, Bolgaria and other places. On-a-row with the right-in-glory-us-mi on-clo-not-nie mi-to-creative-no-mu-o-ra-zu Pre-Holy Bo-go-ro-di- tsy come and christi-ane other is-po-ve-da-ny. In Po-cha-ev-skaya Lav-ra, the ancient stronghold of Pra-vo-glory, miraculously-creative icon-on pre-be-va-et for about 400 years. Chu-de-sa, pro-is-te-ka-yu-shchie from the holy icon-na, many-number-len-na and for-wi-de-tel-stvo-va-na in mo -on-styr-sky-books for-pi-xia-ve-ru-yu-shchih, with a mo-lit-howl-ra-schav-shih-sya about getting rid of the unknown le-chi-my ailments, liberating god-de-nii from captivity and vra-zoom-le-nii sinners. Before the icon they pray for protection from heresies and schisms, from the invasion of foreigners, for healing from blindness, both bodily and spiritual, for release from captivity.
August 6th Day of the Martyrs of the Blessed Princes Boris and Gleb
The Holy Princes Passion-Bearers Boris and Gleb (in Holy Baptism Roman and David) are the first Russian saints canonized by both the Russian and Constantinople Churches. They were the younger sons of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir. The icon of saints helps believers get rid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, promotes reconciliation of the warring. When praying, believers receive healing from the most serious ailments. Through the icon, you can turn to the salvation of the soul of a loved one or friend, about peace in the Russian land.
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August 9. Great Martyr Panteleimon (305), patron of the sick and doctors The icon "The Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon" is known as miraculous. She heals from all diseases, patronizes the military, protecting them from death and injury, and helps to quickly heal the wounds received. People whose profession is to save and protect the lives of other people, the icon will contribute successful work. It is appropriate to give such an icon to doctors, military personnel and rescuers - to all people whose calling is to save and protect the lives of other people. In addition, the icon serves the wives and mothers of the military and rescuers to appeal for the protection of their husbands and children. |
| August 10. Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God "Hodegetria" - Guidebook and Seraphim-Diveevskaya "Tenderness" or "Joy of All Joys" On the icon "Tenderness" the Mother of God is depicted half-length, with her arms folded crosswise on her chest before the birth of Jesus Christ, but after the Annunciation, when the Holy Spirit descended to the Virgin Mary, therefore the image glows with special tenderness and warmth. The icon "Tenderness" is considered female, it helps in conception and childbirth. Icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness" Serafimo-Diveevskaya belonged to Saint Seraphim Sarovsky, who called her "Joy of All Joys", and was his cell icon. With oil from the lamp that burned in front of this holy icon, the Monk anointed the sick, who received healing after this. |
August 14. Origin (wear) of honest trees Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, among the people - the First Spas
The first of the August holidays dedicated to the Savior, on this day honey is consecrated.August 14th. - August 27. Assumption post
It was established in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos, since the Mother of the Savior, preparing to depart for another world, spent the last two weeks of Her earthly life in fasting and prayer. This is a strict fast during which even fish cannot be eaten.August 19. Transfiguration
The holiday marks the event of the transfiguration of Christ before His disciples Peter, James and John on Mount Tabor, when Christ first revealed His Divine essence to them: "And His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white like light." On this day, the fruits are consecrated, in Russia it was customary not to eat apples and pears until this day. Another name is Apple Spas.August, 26th. Day of the "Passion" and "Seven Arrows" Icons of the Mother of God
The passionate icon of the Most Holy Theotokos got its name from the fact that two angels are depicted near the face of the Mother of God with instruments of the passions of the Lord. The image of the Passionate Mother of God symbolizes not only the Passion of the Lord, but also human passions. Before the icon, they pray for healing from cholera, the blind and the paralyzed, as well as from the fire.
In front of the "Seven Arrows" icon they pray in case of enmity and persecution, for the appeasement of the afflicted, and also in the bitterness of the heart - for the gift of patience.
August 28. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dormition (falling asleep) of the Mother of God is Her transition from earthly life to the heavenly world. When, on the third day after Her Assumption, the apostles opened the tomb, they saw in it only burial sheets. Having bodily left the world, the Mother of God did not die and intercedes for us before Her Son.
August 29. Transfer from Edessa to Constantinople of the Image Not Made by Hands of the Lord Jesus Christ (944), Third Savior, "walnut"
The Savior Not Made by Hands is the first icon given to us by the Lord Himself.August 29th. Day of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God
According to legend, the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God was painted by St. Apostle and Evangelist Luke. Church history has preserved many miracles of updating icons. But with the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God, the opposite miracle happened. Shortly before the abdication of the martyr Tsar Nicholas II, the image darkened and became almost black. The Theodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God has long been revered by believers not only as miraculous, but also as especially patronizing. family well-being, the birth and upbringing of children, helping in difficult childbirth.
August 30th. Day of the Svenskaya (Pechersk) Icon of the Mother of God
The Svensk-Pechersk Icon of the Mother of God was painted by the Monk Alypy of the Caves around 1114. The icon became famous for healing the blind, possessed, intercession from enemies.
August 31. Icons of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa"
According to an ancient monastic tradition, one day a young man approached the icon and began mumbling something indistinctly. Suddenly the face of the Mother of God shone with a wondrous light, some invisible force threw back young man and he fell to the ground. Rising, he ran in fear to the elder monks and, with tears in his eyes, confessed to them that he led an impious life, practiced witchcraft and came to the monastery to test the power of his magic on the holy icons. The miracle that happened at the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos forever turned the young man away from witchcraft, directed him on the path of repentance and returned him to the path of pious life. Having shown its miraculous power for the first time against magic spells, the “All-Tsaritsa” also has the grace of healing cancer patients
Orthodox holidays in September 2016
September 1. Day of the Don Icon of the Mother of God
The Don Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos was painted by Theophanes the Greek. On the day of the Battle of Kulikovo (September 8, 1380), the icon was among the Russian troops, giving them help, and after the victory was donated by the Don Cossacks as a gift to Grand Duke Dimitry Donskoy. The icon was fervently prayed as the defender of the Fatherland. Since 1919, the Don Icon of the Mother of God has been kept in the Tretyakov Gallery. But every year, with the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch, on the feast day of the Icon, it is solemnly transferred from the Tretyakov Gallery to the monastery to perform the festive procession of the Cross.
6 September. Cathedral of Moscow Saints and the Day of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God
It's relative new holiday- it has been celebrated for a little over 15 years and is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, usually coinciding with the Day of the City of Moscow. The Cathedral of Moscow Saints includes 542 saints of God, of which 81 people were canonized before the 20th century, and 461 people in the 20th century, of which 453 were New Martyrs.
Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was taken from Georgia to Persia in 1622. Before the icon, they pray for the healing of those suffering from blindness and deafness, as well as other diseases of the eyes and ears.
September 14. Church New Year
The New Year according to the church calendar begins on September 1 (old style), which is September 14 according to the new style.September 15th. Day of the Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God (1748)
The Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God is a miraculous icon of the Mother of God revered in the Russian Church. It is considered the patroness of Kaluga and the Kaluga land.
Before the icon, those suffering from the ailment of relaxation, diseases of the ears, and hearing pray.
September 17th. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Burning Bush"
In Christianity, the Burning Bush has become a prototype of the Mother of God, symbolizing the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary. Among the people, the Burning Bush was quite naturally considered a protector from fire and lightning. The corresponding prayer was said on this holiday. In addition, there was a custom in case of fire to go around the burning house with the icon of the Virgin. Burning Bush.
Memorial Day of the Archangel Michael
September 21. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Day of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God
The parents of the Virgin Mary were childless for a long time, but they believed that, contrary to all human nature, God could give them a child. They made a vow to dedicate their child to the Lord. Their prayer was heard, by God's providence, their daughter Mary was born to them. They pray to the holy righteous Joachim and Anna when they are childless.The Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered shrines of the Russian Church. It is considered miraculous by believers. Before the icon they pray for protection from heresies and schisms, from the invasion of foreigners, for healing from blindness, both bodily and spiritual, for release from captivity.
September 27. Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord and Memorial Day of St. John Chrysostom (c. 347 - 14.09.407)
On this holiday, we remember how the holy Empress Helen, having destroyed a pagan temple, discovered three crosses and wished to know which of them was the Cross of the Lord. A procession with the deceased passed by, and when they put him on the Cross of the Lord, he resurrected. The Cross is not just an instrument of torture, it is an altar on which Christ once and for all offered His sacrifice, and since then the Cross has become both protection and a fertile source of Life.Archbishop of Constantinople, theologian, venerated as one of the three Ecumenical saints and teachers. Revered as an ascetic and martyr, ardent and caustic, talented and brilliant orator. The saint is the patron of students and all those who follow the path of knowledge. You can also pray to this saint for well-being, for help in trouble and grief, for salvation from invisible enemies and for the preservation of the hearth when entering a new home.
. Memorial Day of the Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia Accepted martyrdom from Emperor Andrian for his commitment Christian faith. The icon "Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia" is revered as one of the most "family" icons. Prayer in front of her will help strengthen the family hearth, keep the marriage from breaking, protect from evil intentions and intrigues of ill-wishers. This image is especially revered by married women, for there are many testimonies of how fervent prayer to the Holy Martyrs helped honest women return harmony, peace and love to their families. The Martyrs also respond to requests for a successful marriage, the offensive long-awaited pregnancy and easy delivery. Before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Mirozhskaya" they pray for any infirmity of the body and soul, for the relief of ailments, from all kinds of epidemics.|
October 8. Repose of St. Sergius of Radonezh In labors, abstinence and prayer, the monk reached a ripe old age and forewarned the brethren of the monastery about his death. Sergius, abbot of Radonezh, founder of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, miracle worker of all Russia. He is revered by the Russian Orthodox Church among the saints as a Reverend and is considered the greatest ascetic of the Russian land. Before the icon of St. Sergius of Radonezh, they pray for spiritual health children and their success in education. Prayers before the icon of the Saint, who himself was a model of humility, help in finding humility and taming pride - both one's own and someone else's. They pray to him for protection from any life problems. |
The first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, after the restoration of the patriarchate in 1917. In 1989, by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church, St. Tikhon was canonized as a saint. Patriarch Tikhon tried to find a compromise between the church and the atheistic state, condemned the way of resisting the authorities.
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian occupies a special place among the chosen disciples of Christ the Savior. All the writings of the Apostle John are permeated with love, which is why he is called the Apostle of Love. The entire life path of the Apostle John the Theologian is dedicated to the service of Love. Saint John the Theologian was famous for many miracles. Those who work in the field of information can count on the patronage of the holy apostle and evangelist John the Theologian: writers, publishers, and Internet specialists. Evangelist Icon Helps Build strong family and find reliable friends.
Before the icon of John the Theologian, you can pray for the protection of you and your family members from discord, quarrels and conflicts. It protects your home from people who have evil intent. John the Evangelist is the patron saint of fishermen and protects them from accidents on the water, natural Disasters helps to get a good catch.
October 13th. Holy Hieromartyr Gregory the Illuminator (239-325/6)
Saint Gregory is the enlightener of Great Armenia and the first Catholicos of all Armenians.
October 14. Protection of the Holy Mother of God
The holiday recalls how St. Andrew saw the Mother of God holding the Veil over the besieged Constantinople - a special wide ribbon, a symbol of protection. Before the icon of the Mother of God they pray for the mercy and intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, for the sending of love, patience, complacency and the fulfillment of desires.18 October. Day of the Cathedral of Moscow Saints
On this day, the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates the great saints Peter, Alexei, Jonah, Macarius, Philip, Job, Hermogenes, Tikhon, Peter, Filaret, Innokenty and Macarius, miracle workers of Moscow and all Russia. Despite the difference in historical epochs in which the saints lived, their different character and appearance, Moscow wonderworkers are united by a deep love for Christ, selfless service to the Church, the Russian state and neighbors.
The 20th of October. Day of the Pskov-Pechersk Icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness"
The image of the Mother of God was brought to the Pechersk monastery around 1521. The icon became especially famous in 1524 for numerous miraculous healings, which were witnessed by the inhabitants of Pskov and Veliky Novgorod. The icon represents the sacrifice of Christ the Savior on the cross, as the highest expression of God's love for people. The revered icon according to the faith of those who ask, gives them healing.
October 21. Day of St. Taisia (late III century - 340)
A Christian saint, a repentant harlot who lived in an Egyptian monastery. The life of Taisiya says that the Lord is ready to accept every sinner, if only we would come to Him.
October 24th. Cathedral of the Optina Elders
For a whole century, Optina has been a source of spiritual enlightenment for the entire Russian society. For all those who came here, the monastery was a healing source that healed spiritual wounds. The feat of the life of the Great Elders is amazing, it is inscribed in the annals of Russian holiness. This is an example of selfless devotion to our Orthodox Fatherland.
the 25th of October. Day of the Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God (1748)
The Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God is a miraculous icon of the Mother of God revered in the Russian Church. It is considered the patroness of Kaluga and the Kaluga land.
Before the icon, those suffering from the ailment of relaxation, diseases of the ears, and hearing pray.
October 26th. Day of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God
The Iberian icon, which is now kept on Mount Athos, in the 9th century, on-ho-di-losed at one you who live near the city of Ni-kei. Under them-pe-ra-to-re Fe-o-fi-le (829-842), iko-no-bor-tsy, uni-zhav-shie holy icons, came to the house of this hri-sti-an-ki, and one vo-in ko-drink hit on the pattern of Bo-go-ro-di-tsy. That hour, blood flowed from a ra-wife-no-th place. Widow-wa, afraid of uni-what-the-sac-you-no, in-a-scha-la im-pe-ra-tor-sky in-and-us money-gi and pro-si-la do not touch them until the morning iko-well. When they left, the wife, together with her son, for the preservation of the holy icon, lowered it into the sea. Iko-na, standing on the water, swam to Athos. Athonite monks came to the shore and found the holy image, standing on the water. They accepted the holy icon and placed it in the temple, however, on the next day, the icon-on was about-re-te-on not in the temple, but above the v-ro-ta- mi obi-te-whether. So, secondly, several times, until Pre-holy Deva did not open her will in a dream, saying that she didn’t want to be saved -no-my ino-ka-mi, but wants to be their Keeper-ni-tel-ni-tsey. After this, the image was once placed over the mo-on-styr-ski-mi in-ro-ta-mi. That's why the holy icon-na-zy-va-et-sya Por-ta-i-yew-soy, Vra-tar-ni-tsey. The icon is prayed for deliverance from various misfortunes and for comfort in troubles, from a fire, for increasing the fertility of the earth.
28 of October. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "The Conqueror of Bread"
The icon was painted with the blessing of St. Ambrose of Optina (1891). It is especially revered in Optina Pustyn. The field that the Queen of Heaven blesses is the field of our spiritual life, which brings us closer to the Lord. Before the icon they pray for deliverance from drought, loss of bread, hunger.
October 31. Day of the Apostle and Evangelist Luke
According to legend, Luke was Syrian doctor, from Antioch, who accompanied the apostle Paul. Luke recounted the traditions about Jesus on east coast Mediterranean, from Antioch to Caesarea. Main Feature The Gospel of Luke is that it is written as a biography. At the same time, Luke emphasizes that Jesus comes from God. Prayer before the icon will help the Saint, as well as the doctor before complicated operation and the patient preparing for surgery.
November 5. Dimitriev parental Saturday, commemoration of the dead
November 6. Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow"
The icon, which strengthens the faith of people in the Mother of God, as in the wondrous Intercessor, who hurries wherever the groan of human suffering is heard, wipes away the tears of those who cry, and in the very grief gives moments of joy and heavenly joy.
November 12th. Day of the Martyr Anastasia of Thessalonica (3rd century)
The icon of St. Anastasia will protect the whole family from evil and deceitful people.
For women baptized with the name Anastasia, the saint will become a heavenly patroness. It will help in cases of diseases of the joints and spine, female diseases. With all problems, all Anastasias can resort to her.
15th of November. Day of the Shuya-Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God
The icon was painted in 1654-1655 in the Resurrection parish of the city of Shuya, Vladimir diocese. Thanks to this icon, exhibited in the temple, many miraculous healings took place, especially from eye diseases.
November 18th. Day of St. Tikhon of Moscow (1865-1925)
The first Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, after the restoration of the patriarchate in 1917. In 1989, by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church, St. Tikhon was canonized as a saint. Patriarch Tikhon tried to find a compromise between the church and the atheistic state, condemned the way of resisting the authorities.
November 21. Memorial Day of Michael the Archangel
The Church honors Archangel Michael as a defender of the faith and a fighter against heresies and all evil. In iconography, Michael was often portrayed as a warrior-defender, patron of the people of God in their struggle for freedom. Saint Michael is revered as their heavenly intercessor by the sick, the dying, as well as doctors and ambulance drivers. He is also the patron saint of sailors, the military, the police and, of course, the knights of the Church.
November 22. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear"
The holy image was painted in the 10th century in the Dohiarsky monastery on Mount Athos.
Through this holy icon of the “Quick Acolyte,” the Most Holy Theotokos performed many healings in subsequent times: she gave sight to the blind, raised the paralyzed. Cases of healing from epilepsy and demonic possession were especially noted. The Mother of God saved many from shipwreck, freed them from captivity.
November 24th. Day of the Martyr Victor (II century)
Victor of Damascus - an early Christian saint, is revered as a martyr because of the numerous tortures he endured. Saint Victor is prayed for healing in diseases of the hands, various skin and eye diseases. The icon will help men named Victor in promotion, protect them from dangers and enemies. The saint will help to gain health, find reliable friends and life partners.
November 25. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Merciful" (Kykkskaya)
This icon was painted, according to legend, by the holy evangelist Luke. Until now, people have resorted to the help of this icon, they are healed of infertility, female diseases, through prayers to the Kikk image, rain descends on the earth in dry weather. The faces of the Mother of God and the Divine Infant on the icon "Merciful-Kykkskaya", according to the custom established in antiquity, are closed from the gaze of people with a dense cover that is never removed. Even when the monks change the veil due to dilapidation, they take the image out of the temple, lifting it and turning it towards the sky. According to a legend preserved in Cyprus, whoever dares to open the veil can go blind.
November 26th. Memorial Day of St. John Chrysostom (c. 347 - 14.09.407)
The Archbishop of Constantinople, theologian, is revered as one of the three Ecumenical saints and teachers. Revered as an ascetic and martyr, ardent and caustic, talented and brilliant orator. The saint is the patron of students and all those who follow the path of knowledge. You can also pray to this saint for well-being, for help in trouble and grief, for salvation from invisible enemies and for the preservation of the hearth when entering a new home.
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A forty-day fast established to prepare us for the Nativity of Christ.29th of November. Day of the Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
The holy apostle and evangelist Matthew is one of the 12 apostles. AT Holy Scripture he is also called Levi. The gospel of Matthew mainly proclaims that Jesus Christ is the Messiah promised by God, foreshadowed in Old Testament prophets and sent from God, from the lineage of David and Abraham. Since the holy apostle and evangelist Matthew, before being called by the Lord to follow him, was a publican - a collector of taxes and taxes, even today he is considered the patron of financiers, accountants, customs officers, and tax services. They also come to him with requests for spiritual healing.
Orthodox holidays in December 2016
December 4. Entry into the Temple of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The holiday is a reminder of how three years old Mary was led to the temple, as She Herself climbed the ladder of high steps and entered the temple. On this day, it is customary to bring children to confession, and it is good if the first confession of the child takes place on this day. By Orthodox tradition children begin to confess from the age of seven.5th of December. Memorial Day of the Blessed Prince. Michael of Tverskoy (1271W2 - 1318)
Grand Duke of All Russia, Prince of Tver, Grand Duke Vladimirsky. He was tortured and killed in the Golden Horde at the instigation of his rival, Prince Yuri Danilovich of Moscow. Mikhail Yaroslavovich of Tverskoy was the first to unite Russia, and therefore he was the first to be called the "Grand Duke of All Russia." He was the first to enter an open military clash in the Horde cavalry and defeated it. Prayer to the Saint helps in solving health problems. The defenders of the Motherland and their relatives pray to him. He especially patronizes in all matters the natives of the Tver land.
December 6. Memorial Day of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky (1221 - 1263)
The Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky is the heavenly patron of the military, security personnel, diplomats and all Alexanders. In order for the service to be prosperous and successful, the icon of St. Alexander Nevsky can be placed in the office. For the same men who bear the name Alexander, it is better to keep the holy image at home, it will help them maintain good health, build a good career, protect them from enemies and give prosperity to the house.
December 7th. Memorial Day of the Great Martyr Catherine
The Great Martyr Catherine is a very revered saint, and her relics were brought from Sinai - ancient place Orthodox asceticism and piety. The icon of St. Catherine will protect against mistakes that can ruin a person's life. The holy image will strengthen in faith and protect from dangers. Women, whose angel is St. Catherine, with the image of their saint, find the meaning of life. The icon will protect their families from troubles, bring peace and prosperity to the house.
9th December. Yuriev day. On this day, the deeds of George the Victorious (303) are mentioned.
This Saint has become extraordinarily popular since the days of early Christianity. In the West, the cult of St. George appeared no later than the 5th century. George the Victorious is considered the symbol of Moscow and the protector of the Orthodox army. Prayer in front of the icon of the Saint helps the Russian soldiers who are serving, as well as the soldiers who have retired. The icon with the image of St. George and the prayer in front of it also help farmers and livestock breeders, help to preserve the harvest and the health of livestock.
December 10. Icons of the Mother of God, called "The Sign"
The icon depicts Holy Mother of God raising her hands in prayer. On Her breast, against the background of a round shield, is a blessing Divine Infant. Icons of this type first appeared in Russia in the 11th-12th centuries. In our country, this icon began to be considered an intercessor from enemies, and this is due to the glorification of the miraculous Novgorod icon in 1170. In connection with this, the name “Sign” arose in the meaning of “a sign of mercy from the Mother of God.”
The icon of the Saint protects from sudden death. The Great Martyr Barbara is prayed not to be deprived of Holy Communion on the day of her death, and there is a tradition that the Saint herself communes those who were honored with death on the day of her remembrance. They also pray to the saint for deliverance from illnesses, for children, for help in despondency and sadness, comfort in sadness.
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December 19th. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (circa 335), Winter Nicholas Even during his lifetime, Nicholas became famous as the pacifier of the warring, the defender of the innocently condemned and the deliverer from vain death. in the Russian state and Russian Empire the veneration of "everywhere honored in Russia" Nicholas the Wonderworker was very common, the number of churches dedicated to him and painted icons was the largest after the Virgin. Until the beginning of the 20th century, his name was one of the most popular when naming babies. It is considered the patron saint of sailors, travelers, merchants and children. Saint Nicholas is the prototype of Santa Claus. |
Dec 22. Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness" of Seraphim-Diveevo or "Joy of All Joys" and Day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy"
On the icon "Tenderness" the Mother of God is depicted half-length, with her arms folded crosswise on her chest before the birth of Jesus Christ, but after the Annunciation, when the Holy Spirit descended to the Virgin Mary, therefore the image glows with special tenderness and warmth. The icon "Tenderness" is considered female, it helps in conception and childbirth. The icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness" Serafimo-Diveevskaya belonged to the Monk Seraphim of Sarov, who called it "Joy of All Joys", and was his cell icon. With oil from the lamp that burned in front of this holy icon, the Monk anointed the sick, who received healing after this.
The icon is named in memory of the healing of a certain sinner through the holy icon with the prayers of the Most Pure Mother of God. The icon “Unexpected Joy” teaches us a grateful life. The joy and understanding that you are accepted by the Most Pure One will come unexpectedly. Only a prayer in front of the icon will help you realize that a wide scope and unlimited possibilities are open before you.
Orthodox calendar church holidays for 2016 with brief explanations by month.All dates are given according to the new style - according to which we live.The online gift shop "Fresh Solutions" has a wide range of , which you can buy for a suitable holiday.Delivery across Russia!
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church new year and peace circle. In the calendar, this day is marked as the beginning of the indiction. Christians did not want to share the beginning of the new year on the same day with the followers of Confucius, Allah, Buddha, so they decided to consider September 14 (September 1, O.S.) the beginning of the Orthodox New Year. The feast of the Church New Year was established by the holy fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, who decided to begin the reckoning of the church year on September 1/14. The first day of the annual liturgical circle opens the “entrance of summer”, and the service of this day is of a festive nature, the culmination of which is the Gospel read at the liturgy, which tells about the beginning of the preaching of Jesus Christ after His Baptism and temptations from the devil in the wilderness. According to legend, this happened on the first day of the Jewish holiday of the harvest, which was celebrated on September 1-8. In the Gospel we hear the Savior preaching to us the coming of the favorable “year of the Lord.” On this day, Jesus Christ began preaching the Kingdom of God and for the first time testified to the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of the Messiah (the Son of God) and thus about the end of the Old and the beginning of the New Testament.
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martyr Aifala deacon.
Martyrs 40 fasting virgins and a martyr Ammuna deacons, their teachers.
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Simeon the Stylite (5th century) became famous as a man of a selfless lifestyle. He opened the new kind asceticism. Wanting to test his spiritual strength, faith in God, he built a 4-meter-high pillar on the mountain with a platform on top, surrounded it with a wall, and read sermons to numerous pilgrims from this "mountainous" place. Then Simeon settled on a pillar in a small cell, indulging in intense prayer and fasting. Gradually, he increased the height of the pillar on which he stood. His last pillar was 40 cubits (16 meters) high. He spent 80 years in enhanced monastic deeds, of which 47 stood on a pillar. His life was well known in Russia, they learned from him to endure in the name of a holy cause the numerous difficulties of human existence. According to an ancient tradition, it was believed that on this day it is necessary to do charitable deeds, to be merciful. In Muscovite Russia, not a single beggar was left without abundant alms on this day, and even prisoners in dungeons were presented with gifts.
Flight Seed Day
(Semyon, Simeon Stylite, Semyon the pilot, pilot, seeing off the summer, Semyon's day, Semyon's day, the first autumns, Indian summer, meeting autumn, apiary day, bow day, sitting, end of summer, beginning of autumn, last sowing). The first meeting of autumn, the end of the young Indian summer and the beginning of the old one. Many beliefs and rituals were associated in the old days with this day. And it is not surprising, because in pre-Petrine Russia, September 1 was considered the beginning of a new year. In 1700, Peter I moved the celebration of the New Year from September 1 to January 1. Gradually, the holiday lost its former meaning, but many customs remained in the life of the peasants. For example, cockroaches and flies were buried in the villages on September 14th. They put them in a coffin carved from turnips or rutabagas and carried them with weeping and lamentations to bury them as far from home as possible. The rest of the houses drove the flies out of the house "a fly on a fly, fly to bury the flies." This custom has its roots in pagan times and is associated with the veneration of Belbog, the lord of all insects.
Another important custom was to extinguish an old fire and make a new one. The old men went out into the yard and rubbed two pieces of wood against each other until they began to smoke. A smoldering tree was fanned by a girl or daughter-in-law, and then a candle was set on fire from a flaring fire. This fire kindled the furnace. The next morning the coals were fanned again. So the fire was maintained in the furnace all year. On this day, four-year-old boys were put on horses. This custom came from ancient times and was associated with the transition from infancy to adulthood. September 14 was called Indian summer in the villages because at this time various agricultural work began (hemp scutching, flax urinating, etc.), which were usually performed by women in the open air. The so-called sit-ins began with Semyon, when they worked in the huts in the evenings. The first day of sittings was celebrated as a family holiday. All relatives met in the house of the eldest in the family. From the pilot (September 14) to Guria (November 28), in the old days time was set aside for wedding weeks.
From this day on, moles and mice move from fields to houses and gardens.
Signs of the weather on September 14:
If Marfa is dirty, the autumn will be rainy. Indian summer (begins on September 14) is rainy - autumn is dry, and Indian summer is dry - autumn is wet. The drier and warmer September is, the later winter will come. If the cones on the spruce grew low, it will be early frost, and if at the top, real cold will come only at the end of winter.
The most important Orthodox holidays distinguished by especially solemn worship. The biggest and brightest event in the Christian church calendar is Easter. It has a special status and the most solemn service. The date of the celebration is determined by the solar-lunar calendar and is unique for each year (falls between April 4 and May 8).
The rest of the great feasts are divided into Twelve and Non-twelfth.
Twelfth are the 12 most important holidays Orthodox calendar, events earthly life of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God. They are divided into two categories:
- non-passing
They have a fixed date and fall on the same date every year. These include 9 twelfth holidays. - Transitional
They have a unique date for each year, which depends on the date of the celebration of Easter and moves along with it. These include 3 twelfth holidays.
Non-Twelfth- these are 5 great holidays of the Orthodox Church dedicated to the birth and death of John the Baptist - the baptizer of Jesus Christ, the apostles Peter and Paul, the appearance of the Virgin, the circumcision of the Lord and the memory of St. Basil.
Orthodox fasts and continuous weeks
Fast- a period of restriction in food, in which one should refrain from eating food of animal origin.
There are 4 multi-day fasts: Great, Petrov (Apostolic), Assumption, Christmas and 3 one-day fasts: Epiphany Christmas Eve, the Beheading of John the Baptist and the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord. There is also a post on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Solid weeks are the weeks during which fasting is canceled on Wednesdays and Fridays. There are 5 such weeks in a year: Christmas time, Publican and Pharisee, Cheese (meat is forbidden), Easter, Trinity.
Days of Special Remembrance for the Dead
On days of general commemoration of all dead Christians, it is customary to visit the graves of deceased relatives and pray for them. In the circle of the liturgical year, such dates are: Ecumenical Parental Saturday, 2-4 Saturdays of Great Lent, Radonitsa, Commemoration of the Dead Soldiers, Trinity and Dimitrievskaya Parental Saturdays.