Ascension Day is usually celebrated by the Orthodox Church on the 40th day after Easter. And crouches holiday on Thursday. In 2017, the Ascension is celebrated on 25 May. And, despite the fact that this is not the day off, he has a series of restrictions and will, which are worth knowing.
HISTORY OF THE HOLIDAY
As you know, Passover - a holiday in which, according to tradition, Jesus Christ was resurrected. Within 40 days he traveled in human form on the earth, and then ascended to heaven. In people, this festival is also called "Ushestvie". In the temples on this day is a special service, which, if possible, should go.
What should be done ON THIS DAY
Ask for help.It is believed that the Lord this day to hear all the requests and therefore it is necessary to pray especially earnestly, asking for something that is vitally important. True, money and wealth is better in this day do not ask. The exception is when the money is needed for medicine or for survival.
Bake "ladder." Cake or cookies in the form of stairs (or as it is also called the "Ladder") was baked at Ascension of our ancestors. Considering that after the consecration of the church, this pastry becomes a talisman for the whole family. "Stairway" was stored behind the icons. And our ancestors were quite entertaining fun - throw the cakes from the roof! If not crumbled biscuits, then before you holy man. The more the "ladder" is broken down, the more a person sins.
To remember the dead. On this day, as it was decided to commemorate deceased relatives. To do this, roasted pancakes or preparing eggs. Preparing small goodies, you can also go to the cemetery.
Give alms. Money, food, or just clothes - it does not matter what you give to the poor, but this must be done without fail. It is guaranteed to help save the world in your home.
Wash with dew. It is believed that the dew Ascension has magical powers. Girls help preserve the beauty and youth, the elderly and gives strength.
WHAT NOT TO DO IN THIS DAY
Work. Great sin is considered to work that day. It is better to dedicate it to communicate with family and friends. It is also necessary to stop and think about themselves, about faith, about the good.
Conduct ceremonies. Despite the fact that the Internet today you can find a lot of rituals and conspiracies, which is preferably carried out in the Ascension, it is better not to do so. The desired result - in the form of money, success, career advancement - you can be, and will get, but the pullback as a punishment to fall on children. Because the church does not encourage such actions.
SIGNS OF ASCENSION
When the Rapture comes rain, ahead of waiting for a bad year.
If the rain will go for three days after the Ascension, the losses will be slightly less. But the rich harvest is still not worth the wait.
