7 April every year is celebrated one of the main festivals of Orthodoxy - the Annunciation. Learn about the traditions and signs associated with the Annunciation, which absolutely can not do and what to bring to the house of wealth and love.
Annunciation is one of the 12 most important holidays of the Orthodox calendar, the date of the same from year to year - on 7 April. According to the Biblical account, this day Mary was the appearance of the angel Gabriel, who announced the good news - of its conception of God's Son, Jesus Christ: "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you! Blessed art thou among women. "
According to the Orthodox tradition the Annunciation greatly admire the faithful belong to the holiday with a special respect and comply with certain rules and traditions on 7 April. It has long been accepted at the Annunciation was set free birds from cages - freeing the bird, the person receives a blessing from the Lord.
Signs of the Annunciation
What can not be done at the Annunciation
- Abide by a strict prohibition on any hard work, you can not sew, knit - according to the signs can be confusing fate and attract unhappiness.
- It is said that at the Annunciation bird's nest is not Vietnamese, and the girl braids does not spin. On this day, it is forbidden to get a haircut, coloring hair.
- You can not borrow money and go into debt, and also to give something from home, even if you are strongly requested to do so - so you can give your own happiness, health and well-being.
- Do not buy and do not wear new clothes - it is believed that they will quickly come into disrepair.
- Do not start any new cases.
What should be done in the Annunciation
- On this day, bless the water and salt in the church. It is believed that the salt of the Annunciation, and unleavened bread are of particular strength and help to recover faster in diseases. Annunciation prosphora divided into many small pieces and added to the food to patients.
- It is believed that that woman who loved her husband will name forty times at the Annunciation, will help to keep the love and loyalty to the spouse for many years.
- In 2018 Annunciation precedes the Orthodox Easter, which occurred on the following day, April 8. Therefore, all housewives are passionate about Pre troubles, preparation of Easter cakes and krashenok.
