August - a wonderful warm summer months, which accounts for the celebration of Christian festivals such as the Savior.In total, there are three such events, and they differ from each other by their significance.They have in common - the fact that every holiday is associated with the Savior Jesus Christ, our Savior.Let us consider each of these celebrations and the story of their origin.
first day of Holy
first celebration in honor of Christ the Redeemer is celebrated annually on 14 August.Established in honor of this holiday is the origin of wood of the Cross of the Lord.And to this day preserved the relic particles, which possess miraculous powers.Currently, they are stored in Constantinople, in the church of Hagia Sophia.There are numerous cases of healing, cessation of epidemics and disasters that have occurred due to these particles to cross.This Christ - Orthodox holiday, which falls on the very first day of the Dormition Fast.So do not let fun celebration.On this day you can not eat any meats or dairy dishes.Traditionally, this is called Honey Spas.
This is due to the fact that in this period the cells are filled with fresh honey, which is already possible to feast on.Also found and the name of this holiday as "Macovei."There are two reasons.In accordance with the first, is the naming of celebrations associated with the maturation of poppy in Russia.In the second version, the name influenced by the fact that on the same day commemorated the martyrs of the Maccabees, the Old Testament saints.
second day of Holy
This celebration is celebrated annually on 19 August in conjunction with the Transfiguration.Therefore, this feast Christ is the most important of all, because it belongs to the Twelve.This day allowed to eat apples.According to ancient custom, it was considered a sin to try this fruit earlier that day.In addition to apples, people bring to church tradition other fruits and cereals to illuminate them with holy water.Celebrating the Feast goes on for nine days.During this period, accepted to go on a visit, give apples, as well as prepare them to various dishes, make preparations for the winter.
third day of Holy
last of the celebrations falls on 29 August.It is also called "Dozhinki", because at this time is running out to collect bread.There is a name such as "Nut Spas".The history of the festival in this case is linked to the fact that by this time just keeping up with the nuts.There is also the name of "Christ on canvas," which is due to the fact that this day marked the transfer of the image of the Holy Face of the Lord.The history of carries us to far-off days when still living on earth, Jesus Christ.For the healing of the sick person, he sent the towel which the Saviour wiped his face, resulting in tissue left his image.Barely touching the canvas, the sufferer was healed of her disease.These are the stories associated with the origin of the ancient feasts of the Saviour.These celebrations are also linked to many proverbs, and will take, because they have become a truly popular celebration.Yes, God be with you!
