Tip 1: Who was Saint Mauritius?
Tip 1: Who was Saint Mauritius?
The earliest mention of holy Mauritiusrefers to around the VI century. Chroniclers refer to the stories of Roman guards, and those in turn learned about Mauritius from the Bishop of Geneva. The legend of Saint Maurice for a long time was considered a reliable fact, although recently the information contained in the annals became subjects of controversy.
The Tale of Saint Mauritius
History says that at the beginning of the IV century the RomanThe Emperor Maximian Galerius was concerned with the suppression of Gaul, rebelling against the reign of Rome. One of the cohorts of the Roman army was recruited in Upper Egypt, in the vicinity of the city of Thebes. By order of the emperor, this legion was sent to the rebellious Gaul.All the soldiers of the unit were Christians by their convictions. Commanded a cohort Mauritius, who was a native of a Syrian city called Apamea.Before the beginning of each battle, the soldiers and their commanderswere obliged to make sacrifices to the gods, revered in Rome. However, the warriors of Mauritius categorically refused to perform this ritual. The ill-wishers of the commander immediately made a denunciation to the Roman emperor, in which it was said that Mauritius and his associates were spreading the Christian doctrine. In addition, the Christian legion refused to take part in the persecution of fellow believers.
The trial of Christians and martyrdom
Mauritius was brought to trial together with his son Fotinand seventy warriors of the cohort. But the Christian warriors and their leader did not abandon their convictions and did not bow their heads before the court even after severe threats and persuasions. Then they were tortured. Fotin was especially resistant to physical torments. Not having achieved the desired renunciation of Christ, the executioners executed Fotin in front of Mauritius.Even the death of his son did not break the will of Mauritius, who only rejoiced that Fotin received the share of a martyr in the name of Christ.But the executioners did not stop there. They invented a more sophisticated torture for Christians. Mauritius and his warriors led into a marshy lowland, full of blood-sucking insects. The martyrs were tied to tree trunks, and their bodies were smeared with honey. Mosquitoes, gadflies and wasps for a few days stung the unhappy. Warriors patiently endured suffering, constantly praying and glorifying God. The suffering of the martyrs was stopped only by death. The cruel emperor ordered to cut off the dead soldiers of the head and leave their bodies without burial. However, under cover of the night, local Christians collected the remains of the deceased and secretly buried them near the place of execution, which is in the territory of modern Switzerland. Mauritius soon after the decision of the church was ranked among the saints. The day of his memory Christians celebrate on September 22. Today, Saint Mauritius is revered as the patron of infantry and knightly orders.
Tip 2: Weddings on the islands - which place to choose?
Wedding on the islands is the dream of manymodern couples. Such a celebration will become memorable for many years due to its exotic and extraordinary character. Unusual nature, palm trees, snow-white sand, tropical fruits will long be remembered by the young and their guests.
On the islands can be held as an officialceremony of marriage, and symbolic. Generally, a wedding in the islands can be organized spontaneously - during their joint holidays. However, a better planned version of the celebration. There are several popular places to organize a wedding.
Mauritius Island
This exotic piece of land is inwarm waters of the Indian Ocean. It attracts visitors with its waterfalls, volcanoes and unusual architecture of the port of Louis. On the island of Mauritius, you can hold a wedding ceremony in local or Indian traditions.
Seychelles
Luxurious resort with the purest ocean and richthe underwater world. Fans of diving from all over the world come here. On this island, you can organize a wedding ceremony under the water. The wedding season in the Seychelles falls on April-July and September-October.
Rhodes Island
The Greek island attracts with its natural contrast. Here the bright blue sea is combined with green flora and snow-white walls of houses. Often for the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds choose a small town of Lindos, the main attraction of which is the church of St. Paul.
Islands of the Caribbean Sea
Among the Caribbean islands, it is the Dominican Republic that is in demand among the newlyweds. This island, flooded with sun, is decorated with flowering orchids and huge palm trees.
The wedding can be held as on a snow-white beach,and in the densely growing jungle. Such a celebration is remembered for many years. In the Dominican Republic you can enjoy a romantic walk by helicopter and soak up the tropical sun.
Whichever of these islands the young are chosen, theyUnforgettable romantic experiences are guaranteed. The ceremony itself promises to be as colorful and unusual as the fantasy of two lovers allows.
It can be a holiday on the ocean, in the jungle, on a boat, in a pretty local church, etc. This moment can be for you the happiest start of a new life!
Tip 3: Registering a marriage abroad: the pros and cons
Wedding abroad is an opportunity to arrangeA beautiful holiday, smoothly turning into a honeymoon. Therefore, the most popular among the future newlyweds are resorts such as Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, as well as Mediterranean countries with a warm and sunny climate. However, official registration of marriage outside the homeland has a number of difficulties and legal nuances.
Pluses of marriage registration abroad
The advantages of a foreign wedding are obvious - thisA bright event will be even more memorable and unusual. In addition, in many hotels newlyweds are given discounts for living in the best rooms, festive dinners and the organization of romantic evenings. In spite of the widespread misconception about the high cost of weddings abroad, newlyweds can arrange a beautiful holiday that will not cost more than a wedding party with friends and Relatives in a restaurant in their homeland. Another plus - you can go where the summer weather will be. Therefore, even in winter, newlyweds can give themselves summer and a wedding ceremony in beautiful summer dresses. No less important advantage is the absence of uninvited guests. And the wedding certainly will not have to invite unwanted guests only out of courtesy.Minuses of marriage registration abroad
Not all countries can obtain a certificate ofmarriage, which has legal force in Russia. And where you can get it, the procedure for issuing documents takes some time. Not all guests who want to see at the wedding will go abroad. After all, someone has limited financial opportunities, and someone does not have enough free time. The main disadvantage of marriage outside of the homeland, this is the so-called paper red tape. For official registration of a marriage abroad it is necessary to prepare a set of documents in advance, translate them into a foreign language (more often English), notarize translations, prepare an apostille, and then send documents to a consulate or other organization whose jurisdiction includes approval of documents for the official registration of foreign marriages Citizens. For citizens of the Russian Federation, the Hague Convention requires legalization in the form of an apostille. This procedure implies that when registering a marriage in countries that are parties to the Hague Convention, it is necessary to properly legalize documents issued by another state. This procedure takes time. The legalization of documents can take more than one working week, as the newlyweds will need to visit notaries and translators. If the country in which the marriage takes place is not a party to the Hague Convention, then the legalization procedure becomes more complicated. Newlyweds for legalization of marriage at home will need to visit the Russian Foreign Ministry and the consulate of a foreign country.Tip 4: How to fly to Mauritius
Mauritius - an island of dreams and desires. Its tropical exotic is so harmoniously combined with the sophisticated hotel service that it is worth adding one more star to this category. To fly to this fabulous island, you first need to choose an airline.
You will need
- - money.
Instructions
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Take an air flight to Mauritius from Moscow withTransfers in Paris, London, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rome with the help of European airlines. It is convenient to fly with Air Mauritius and Air France. The latter - daily flights. With undoubted comfort, you will reach the coveted island using the services of Lufthansa, which flies to Mauritius twice a week, and also with the help of British Airways, which fly there three times a week. You will spend approximately 4 hours to get from Moscow to the chosen one European capital, and about 11 hours - on the flight from Europe to Mauritius. Of course, it's a bit longer, but this trip has its advantages, especially if there is a valid Schengen visa.
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There is another nice variant of the flight. From Moscow to the island, flights fly Emirates, stopping in Dubai. You can only dream about such a comfortable flight. Depending on the chosen class, you can also offer spa treatments, and privacy in special recreation areas, and fully reclining chairs in the A-380 and some Boeing 777. In the economy class, the Emirates is spacious and comfortable, and the service is always impeccable . The seats have a greater backrest inclination, more space between the seats. In addition, each venue is equipped with an entertainment multimedia ice system, which includes more than 1200 channels and personal monitors. Also on many Emirates airplanes, passengers can communicate by phone and email, write SMS messages, thanks to AeroMobile technology.
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Take advantage of the services of Transaero, which in January 2011 began to operate flights on the route Moscow - Mauritius - Moscow. To date, it is the only airline that operates direct flights to Mauritius. Aircraft Boeing-777, which can accommodate 306 passengers, are characterized by increased speed and comfort. Passengers are provided with four classes of services, such as: a tourist economy class, a premium economy class, a business class, and the Imperial class. The journey takes 10 hours and 20 minutes. Flights are scheduled at a frequency of once every 10 days. In this case, you will not need to pre-issue a visa.
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Install the application "Fly without fear" onYou have a phone and use his advice. Do not be afraid of flights and note that their risk is significantly lower than when traveling on land transport. Accidentally, around 50 million flights are carried out annually in the world. In addition, you will not notice how time flies in flight, thanks to individual viewing of well-chosen movies, listening to music, reading and computer games.
