In the old New Year, Orthodox believers celebrate one of the largest religious holidays, the Circumcision of the Lord.
According to the text of Scripture, the Lord was circumcised on the 8th day after it birth in the temple, where the baby was brought by the Virgin Mary and Joseph.
After the completion of the ritual, the boy received the name Jesus, it was known to the Virgin Mary earlier, because an angel appeared to her during the gestation of the son of God. In this way, Jesus performed all the rites that people went through in those days.What is forbidden to do on January 14?
The Church gives unambiguous recommendations to believers, it is very easy to remember them: you cannot swear on this day, wish bad people, jealous and deceiving, it is also forbidden to do heavy and domestic work, put off sewing.
It is not recommended to cut your hair, cook poultry dishes, lend or borrow money yourself, so as not to need them.On this day, among the people, people go to each other to wish the best and sow, the church does not oppose this folk custom. Remember that you can sow with any grain, but you should not use peas and buckwheat.
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