Tip 1: What church holidays are celebrated in October

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Tip 1: What church holidays are celebrated in October

The total number of church holidays is significantlyexceeds the number of days in a year, so almost every day there are several festive events. They are divided into solemnities into great, medium and small, and also according to the object of glorification - Bogorodnichesky, the Lord and in honor of the saints.

The most significant holiday of October is the Protection of the Virgin

The main church holiday of October

The most significant holiday of October is theThe Protection of the Blessed Virgin, which belongs to the category of the great. The church calendar behind the Pokrov is dated October 14th. The basis of this holiday was the event that took place - in 910 the Virgin in Constantinople in the Vlaherna church, where residents of the city took refuge from enemies. According to the existing church belief, the Virgin Mary appeared before the believers, stretched over them the omophorion - a white veil - and prayed for the salvation of the world from suffering and adversity.

In the people Pokrov is considered the most favorable time for matchmaking and weddings.

In Russia, this holiday began to celebrate twoand a half century. He took root and became so important due to the fact that the Mother of God was considered the patroness of farmers. Therefore, the Pokrov was widely celebrated in the peasant way of life, incorporating many rituals of the ancient Slavic holiday in commemoration of the end of autumn field work.

Other Orthodox holidays in October

October 8, remember one of the most reveredOrthodox saints - Sergius of Radonezh. His deeds and merits are widely known thanks to the Life written by the preacher Epiphany the Wise. He spent many years in the monastery of Sergius of Radonezh and witnessed his Christian exploits. Sergius of Radonezh founded Trinity Monastery, which later became the famous Trinity-Sergius Lavra. Being hegumen of the monastery, he restored a monastic hostel in Rus, became an ideological inspiration for the collection of specific lands around Moscow and the victory of Russian troops in the Kulikovo battle. On October 9, John the Theologian is honored. A close disciple of Jesus Christ - he, along with Peter preached the teaching of Christ in Jerusalem. In Rome, John was seized, tortured and exiled to the desert island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. There he survived the most severe deprivations, worked hard and wrote his famous "Revelation", which is also called "Apocalypse". October 31 is the day of the memory of the apostle and evangelist Luke. Doctor and artist, Luke was one of the most educated disciples and companions of Jesus Christ and was one of the first 12 apostles. Under the guidance of Paul, he wrote his Gospel and the Acts of the Holy Apostles.

According to church tradition, Evangelist Luke was the firstwrote on the blackboard the image of Our Lady with the Savior in her arms. He is also the author of 2 more icons of the Blessed Virgin. It is believed that it was with these 3 icons that the icon-painting tradition began.

Luke preached the teachings of Christ in Libya and Egypt. In Thebes at the age of 84, he was martyred, being hanged by pagans on an olive tree.

Tip 2: What church holidays are there in October

In October, there are no twelve holidays, but inThis month, one great feast of the Mother of God is remembered. Also in the church calendar there are days marked in bold font, in honor of the commemoration of the memory of honored saints and icons of the Virgin.

On the first day of October, the Church remembersthe miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary Healer. The icon is named so because it depicts the Virgin Mary, who heals a sick person. Before this image pray to the Mother of God in various diseases. The holy image is in Moscow in the Alekseevsky convent.

On October 9, the Orthodox Church remembersthe memory of the holy Apostle John the Theologian and St. Tikhon Patriarch of Moscow. The Holy Apostle John went to the Lord on that day. Saint is known for being one of the closest disciples of Christ. John is called the Church an evangelist, because he wrote the holy gospel. St. Tikhon is one of the Russian saints of the early twentieth century. He was the patriarch of all Russia. The prelate is known for his outstanding pastoral care of the flock and great love for people.

On October 14, the fullness of the Russian OrthodoxThe Church celebrates the celebrations dedicated to the Theotokos. This day is called the Cover of the Mother of God. The holiday is named in honor of the event that took place in Constantinople in the 10th century. The Mother of God appeared to the holy righteous Andrew under the arches of the Vlaherna temple. She stretched her veil over the believers. Hence the name of the celebration. This day is especially revered in Russia. Evidence of this are the numerous churches consecrated in honor of the Feast of the Intercession of the Mother of God.

There are other honored church days in October. Thus, on October 18, the memory of the saints of Moscow and all Russia Peter, Alexy, Iona, Philip and Ermogen, on August 19th, the memory of the Apostle Thomas, August 23 - Ambrose Optina, August 31 - Apostle and Evangelist Luke.

Tip 3: Calendar of Orthodox holidays and posts for 2014

Orthodox holidays and posts take their originfrom the Old Testament times, gradually merging with the holidays that appeared in the New Testament time. Each of them the church dedicates to the most important events in the life of the Mother of God and Jesus Christ, as well as to the saints. When are Orthodox holidays and fasts celebrated in 2014?

Orthodox Holidays 2014

The most significant festive events forevery Christian is the Twelve and Great Orthodox holidays. So, on September, 21st celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, and on September 27 - the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord. December 4, celebrate the introduction to the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Christmas in 2014 is celebrated on January 7, January 19 - Epiphany, and February 15 - celebrate the Lord's Day. Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 2014 falls on April 7, the Transfiguration of the Lord - on August 19, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin - on August 28.

Despite the church celebrations according to the old style, in the modern calendar the dates of the holidays are indicated according to the generally accepted new style.

Twelve-day celebrations (rolling) in 2014fall out as follows: April 13 is celebrated Palm Sunday (Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem), May 29, the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated, and on June 8, falls on the Day of the Holy Trinity. The great Orthodox holidays (with a constant date) this year are celebrated this way: on January 14, Christians celebrate Circumcision of the Lord, on July 7, St. John the Baptist's Christmas falls, on July 12 - the Feast of the Holy High Priest Peter and Paul. On September 11, the Beheading of John the Baptist is celebrated, and on October 14 - the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Ever-Virgin Mary.

Church Posts 2014

The Great Orthodox Fast, established in honor ofJesus Christ, forty days of starving in the desert, in 2014 is observed from March 3 to April 19. On April 11 falls Good Friday, and on April 12 - Lazarev Saturday. In the period from June 16 to July 11, Christians observe the Petrov or the Apostolic Post, which is also called the Summer.

The length of the Petrov fast varies depending on the early or late onset of Easter.

The Assumption Post in 2014 begins on August 14and ends on August 27th. The church connects him with the post of the Mother of God, who, before moving to heaven, spent all time in prayer and fasting. August 19 (the Day of the Transfiguration of the Lord) is allowed to eat fish. And, finally, the Christmas Post of 2014 falls on November 28-January 6 and is celebrated forty days before Christmas.

Tip 4: How to celebrate Epiphany

The day of January 19 in the Orthodox calendar is marked by a special date - Epiphany Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. As the Gospels and Testimonies of the Apostles read, crowds of Jews awaited the coming of the Savior, and when Jesus entered the water, a voice of God spoke from heaven telling him that it was his son, and the Holy Spirit, a beautiful white dove, descended on Jesus' shoulder. The water in the river became clean and cleansing people from evil and from sin. Theophany or Enlightenment is also called this holiday in Orthodoxy, because it was on this day that people learned who their Savior is, who came to give them joy and light.

Instructions

In Russia it was not customary to celebrate this holidayluxuriantly, noisy fun and feasts did not suit. On Epiphany Eve went to church. And on the day of the feast, washing the consecrated baptismal water or bathing in the spring, they put on a clean and light clothes. Then, after praying, you had to drink an empty glass of holy water on an empty stomach. And only after that they proceeded to a meal. Of course, now no one observes such traditions. But, nevertheless, true believers try to celebrate this holiday.

If you want to collect a festive table at home,invite the closest and most loved people. And necessarily - your godparents or godchildren, because they are directly related to this holiday. Before beginning the dinner, you can also give them a drink of holy water, wishing each other good health and good. Place a lighted candle on the table so that its shimmering light warms your souls, filling it with joy and unity.

Traditionally, family dinners baked pies orcookies in the form of pigeons or crosses. You can bake coins for happiness, only by the number of people at the festive table, so that no one is offended. Bad crockery was not supposed to be brought to the table - it was considered a bad sign, and if something did not work, the housewives fed unsuccessful loafs to birds and animals.

If you want to present to your relatives orTo the godparents on this day gifts, take care of them in advance. You can go on a pilgrimage trip and bring a small miraculous icon as a gift. To the godson present as a gift a new cross (for example, gold or silver in exchange for the previous usual), relatives will be pleased with decorative candles (church gifts can not be given, as this is a bad omen). A good gift will be a children's Bible in pictures, and adults can be handed prayers, amulets and aromamasla, which can be bought in a church shop.