second after the day of St. Barbara,which Orthodox Christians celebrate December 17, in a series of so-called Nikolsky holidays - the day of St. Sabas, falls on December 18. And if the December 17 day Barbara had fun and relaxed woman, 18 December - is man's holiday - Savin day.
History of the holiday. Sabas canonized not for martyrdom, or tests, and for the power of faith, with which he lived his life. Once a small five year old boy in a monastery, Sawa not only learned to read, but accepted Christian doctrine. And despite the fact that his parents had asked to marry and lead a normal life, he chose to become a monk and a monk.
Sawa lived in the Jordanian desert, founded several monasteries. And the Orthodox Church still uses the Jerusalem charter, written by St. Sava the Sanctified. Also this holy work miracles, healing people from various ailments. Sabas is considered the patron saint of the sick and children.
What should be done in Savin day.Memorial Day Sabas - an occasion once again to stay in the bustle of everyday life and to reflect on the life of the soul. Since ancient times, this day was made to confess and receive communion.
Those who are not ready to confession, you can simply go to the temple on the service or hard to pray at home. It is believed that Saint Sava hears requests of women who ask for health, strength and good luck for their men. Vedn Savin Day - a holiday of male heads of family holiday. So do not miss this opportunity - to pray for the beloved husband and ask the higher power aid and protection for him.
Sawin day in Ukraine also has long been called the male and the representatives of a strong half of humanity was not allowed to work, but are allowed to have fun. Usually on this day the boys and the boys, birthday which falls on December 18, dumplings treated friends and those they dragged by the ears.
Married men staged "funeral" Savka. Namely: covered the holiday table with meatless dishes and "buried" their shortcomings and sins, singing:
Savka BMEP, more weak CCU,
Zhinku scourged, more foul-CCB.
Oh, vip`єmo on charochtsi!
Zaspivaymo on Savochtsi!
And in Sawin day not only possible, but also need to woo. It is believed that this will help to make future marriage strong and happy.
About Nikolsky holidays (Katerina Savva, Nicholas) composed many proverbs about the weather: "Sawa Salita icy decks spreads, nails sharp. Varvara zavarvarit, greasy Sava, Nikola zakuot», "Barbara Bridges, Sawa nails island" "Barbarians nochi snatched and Savi Day added."
In Ukraine, women gathered for needlework on vechornytsi - it's time to "i Savita, varvariti i, i tow kuchmatiti".
And be sure to ask, 2 motherboards which prayer really work wonders.
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