November 4 for Orthodox Christians is a special day. This is not a holiday. Rather, Memorial Day, when taken to remember and commemorate the dead. The Orthodox calendar is called Demetrius SATURDAY - SATURDAY last a year. The next day, the remembrance crouches already in February 2018.
A BIT OF HISTORY. Demetrius SATURDAY - this coming Saturday in front of a day of remembrance of St. Great Martyr Demetrius. This year it falls on November 4th. It is called the parent, because our ancestors believed if the dead go to the parents, ancestors. Therefore, the parent should be Saturday to pray in a special way not only for the deceased parents, but also in general for friends and relatives of people who have left this world.
What should be done ON THIS DAY
On Friday evening or Saturday morning, you must go to the temple.
On this day, in the temple it made not only to light candles, to submit a note for the dead, but also to bring alms. Namely, products which will then be distributed to the poor.
And, of course, we must pray in the temple, together with other believers.
It is possible in this day to go to the cemetery, to distribute money to the poor.
WHAT NOT TO DO IN Demetrius SATURDAY
You can not say anything bad about the dead, so as not to anger their soul.
You also can not remember the native alcoholic beverages. This tradition is very much condemned by the church.
No songs of cheerful talk and dance and there should be at this time. Let it not, and a day of mourning, but we are talking about those who are no longer alive, so you should show respect. But also you should not grieve. Just remember loved ones, pray and it will be the best thing that can be done to Demetrius SATURDAY.
