October 9 Orthodox Church honors memory of St. John the Evangelist - the saint who wrote one of the four Gospels of the New Testament. What you need to do that day, and that is strictly forbidden?
John the Revelator - was the favorite disciple of Jesus Christ, he was next to him in the brightest and darkest times, so it is ordered to protect him, Jesus the Virgin Mary. John the Evangelist lived a difficult life, he tried to poison poison boil alive in the boiler, but all efforts were in vain enemies. St. John the Evangelist was sent to the island of Patmos, that is where he wrote his "Revelation".
What not to do on this day?
- In the first half of the day physical work is permitted, and in the second half of the work is strictly prohibited. Our ancestors believed that if that day to work hard, you can bring on bad weather.
- Do not eat garlic and onions - all winter dreams are dead.
- On this day, shall be prohibited to cut vegetables with a knife, it is believed that the entire crop will turn black and rot.
- It is forbidden to use bad language, drinking alcohol, overeating and have fun.
- You can not refuse to help the needy, to lie and to quarrel, the day to spend in the love of neighbor.
What you need to do on this day?
Visit the temple and pray, receive communion and repent of their sins, confess. John the Evangelist helps people who have lost faith in themselves and in need of spiritual support.
John the Revelator should pray for the healing of diseases, the love between the couple and the happiness of motherhood.
Pupils and students in the day to pray for John the Theologian, and ask him for protection and assistance in education, instruction on the right path.
St. John the Evangelist - a memorial day, so it is necessary to pray for the souls of the dead. On this day, remember also drowned, gallows, stillborn and died in the war.
John the Theologian Prayer for help in their studies: "About the Blessed John. Pray to God our Lord Jesus Christ on that he became our mentor and teacher, he became them for you. Give us strength, sinful, realize his destiny and the true will of God. Lighten our burden, so that we can carry it humbly. Pray for us, for the healing of our souls and the fact that there was always light our minds. "
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