August 28, Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the twelve major religious holidays - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. That on this day it is necessary to do, and what actions are strictly forbidden?
The word "Assumption" means "dream," as it is believed that the Mother of God is not dead but asleep, ascended to a better world. This is a beautiful and symbolic celebration rather than mournful. On this day the faithful are asking for the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the intercession and pray before an icon of her. It is believed that on this day she can hear my sincere prayers and requests.
What should be done to Assumption?
On Assumption a must go to church and pray for the happiness and salvation of his soul.On this day, the prayer has a special significance, because this great holiday symbolizes salvation and love.
It is believed that on this day the heavens are open to everyone, so if all your heartask the Mother of God the most intimate,she will hear and help.
Orthodox Christians venerate this day the mother, so children need to be sure to go to church and to pray for the health of their mothers. BUT if the mother is no longer alive, etc.inyato remember her with a kind word and pray for the repose of the soul to God.
Hostess this holidayarrange a magnificent feast,relatives and friends gather around the table, prepare dishes from the new harvest. On the eve of the feast just endsDormition Fast,Therefore, on this day it is already possible to cook meat dishes.
Virgin - patron of the family, so on this daydecided to play the wedding, get married, or woo.
What not to do on a holiday?
on Assumptiondenied any physical work: you can not clean the house, wash, sew, and also to work in the garden.
On this dayYou can not use a knife,therefore it decided to break bread hands, not cut.
The great feastsyou can not think about the badand attend church in a bad mood, and it is impossible to quarrel and argue with loved ones and do bad things.
Our ancestors believed that on this dayyou can not walk barefoot- it can bring to the human disaster, and disease.
Alsoyou can not wear uncomfortable shoes, it was believed that the person who goes to the Assumption in harvesting shoes the whole year will be to pursue failure.
Folk tradition says that it was on this daynot allowed to stick to the land of sharp objects, as this could lead to crop failure and drought in the coming year
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