September 11 each year the Church celebrates the big feast of the Beheading of John the Baptist. Learn about the history of the holiday, the traditions, what can and can not do 11 September 2018
The Orthodox Church considers the Beheading of John the Baptist among the great feasts. September 11 dedicated to the memory of martyrdom of John the Baptist, who was beheaded by order of Herod the Tetrarch. Full name of the feast in the liturgical books of the Orthodox Church: "The Beheading chestnyya chapter honorable glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John"
John the Baptist - the prophet who announced to the people about the coming of Jesus Christ. The Prophet called the Forerunner because he preceded Christ, that is preparing people to receive on earth the Son of God. Baptist - as the baptized in the waters of the Jordan River, Jesus Christ.
Beheading of John the Baptist - is not a holiday, but rather the veneration of the memory of the Prophet, who carried the faith to the people as an expression of mourning Christians to the violent death of the great prophet.
No matter what day of the week the holiday did not get, including Sunday, this day has always considered the day strict fasting, It has banned not only meat and dairy foods, even fish.
On the eve evening feast served Vigil - solemn, holiday, worship, which is held from sunset to dawn (from about 18 hours to 6 hours
September 11 is considered very energetically strong day. It is believed that the one who fasts on this day will be forgiven for all sins, people have long believed that on this day the person turns any desire that will make come true.
What not to do on a Beheading
It has long been the people there is a ban on the use of sharp, pointed, sharp objects: knife, scissors, etc. "Who's The Beheading knife enjoys, he will remain without a head" - they say.
You can not cut anything, especially food round shape: cabbage, watermelon, bread, tomatoes, etc. - as the circular associated with the severed head of the Baptist. Bread, for example, the day broken hands, but not cut.
Among the popular signs there is a ban on dancing, singing and fun in it any day. It is connected with the dance of Salome, stepdaughter of Herod, at the request of which was obezglavnel John the Baptist. It is believed that the one who dances on this day, he takes on the sin that once took over Salome.
Sign on Beheading
The people there will take about a white dog that can occur on Beheading. White dog - a symbol of prosperity and well-being that it attracts into your home. People believed that if September 11 you stuck right behind a white dog, it is John the Baptist himself blesses the righteous man luck. People are not chased away the dog on the day of the Beheading, and tried to treat something tasty, attracting good luck in the house.
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