Feast of the Intercession, popularly referred to as simply the Intercession, was celebrated in Russia for a long time, even since the 12th century.This occurred on October 1, New Style - 14 October.The Orthodox Church called him throned, t. E. One of the most important Christian celebrations.In the Catholic environment, is not considered the official date.
Women intercessor
Mother of God is considered the patroness of the whole human race.But with a special love and reverence to it are the military.After all, the very wonderful vision and the sacrament of holy cover, to whom the Virgin has covered the inhabitants of Constantinople and preserved from destruction army "barbarians" (remember the famous Pushkin's prophetic Oleg: he is just, and besieged Constantinople, then Constantinople and hung on its main gate of his shield)It happened in the time of battle.And a large number of battles won, the Russian army, bless them that way.However, with even more hope and the hope of turning to the Virgin by women.It is there that they see their primary intercessor before God.In her address sounded in October, a prayer of the Holy Virgin of marriage.It is believed that this festival is particularly strong and effective.Therefore, for a long time in Russia, the girls and women who dream of a family, hold special rituals, so that within the next year to find your soul mate.
Pokrovsky tradition
Intercession - a girl's holiday.Priests and do not dispute this, bearing in mind how much of wedding rituals and traditions connected with it.And indeed the Mother of God - the symbol of motherhood, of mercy and forgiveness, patron weddings.After all, the new, "fair" family - that the birth of children!Therefore, it is strong in holiday prayer of the Holy Virgin of marriage.The truth is that it has given the desired results, you need to learn some rules:
- Firstly, worthless sleeping late in the morning celebration.Stand should be bright and early, before the rest of the home.Fuse purchased at the church and wax candle before the image of the Blessed tell about his desire.Prayer of the Holy Virgin of marriage should not be uttered hastily and with soul.After all, you are asking the most cherished, intimate.And not just ask a quick wedding, and how a person should be your choice.
- Second, will be even better if your prayer is the icon of the Holy Virgin of marriage sounds in the house of God.For this, too, come to church early in the morning, put in front of the candle and prayed, they tell me how they used to say our grandmothers and great-grandmothers: "The cut, father-Cover, snow bit of land, and Zhenishke me."
- Third, why the prayer of the Holy Virgin of marriage should be pronounced at the rising of the sun?Because there is a sign of the earlier cherished word you say, the sooner and be married!
Rites Pokrova
What are the rituals practiced by our ancestors in the Intercession of the Theotokos?Prayer was supported by more and Special Wedding conspiracies.For this girl, it was necessary to get pre-shirt undershirt (and now a T-shirt, T-shirt), a guy who she likes.In the evening, on the eve of the holiday, you should dial pure and utter zagovornye over her words.In the morning it is necessary to wash and dry off - the same shirt!Later the prayers and so on. D. If it snowed in Pokrov, it is possible to hold a ceremony to quickly attract the groom's house and matchmakers.
This is such a wonderful feast of the Protection!
