Every year an increasing number of Russians call themselves believers - these are the results of years of observation and research of various sociological institutions, foundations and similar organizations.However, people's interest in the Church is clearly visible with the naked eye: in television and newspaper news detail and talk about the holidays or other interesting events Orthodoxy.
Holy Trinity: the story of one of the major holidays Russian
But here, there were skeptics who questioned the true faith of all those who on the eve of Easter, besieging the temples with a view to consecrate Easter cakes and eggs, as in the case of arrival in a city far awaymirrotochaschey holy relics or icons, multi-day stand in line to witness the shrine.Inquiring minds of our time with their usual mistrust all turned to the same pollsters, and with their help something figured out.As it turned out, a considerable number of Russians, wearing a cross and regularly holding Lent can not tell you about the history of the most important religious holidays, such as the Protection of the Blessed Virgin, the Ascension, the Annunciation and the Trinity.The history of the festival, what else should be known to those who it says.Otherwise doubt: rather than just whether a craze all that is given by many Russians for the religious?
history of the Holy Trinity
Despite suffering a biography of our country and the observance of many religious and other traditions have been preserved for all Russians.One of the most important holidays of the Orthodox calendar - Trinity.The history of the holiday and its origins were somewhat unexpected.Few people know that this holiday "stepped" to Orthodoxy ... from ancient religions!And not only Slavic, but also the Hebrew!
In both the beliefs of our ancestors was made to celebrate the last day of the spring field work.The ancient pagan Slavs this day was called Semikov, while worshiping many gods of the Jews, marks the beginning of the harvest in Palestine - Pentecost.Later, when the Jews believe in one God and became Jews, the feast of Pentecost has gained a new meaning - priests declared that this day was marked by the award of the tablets of Moses, which took place on the famous Mount Sinai.And become Orthodox Slavs began to celebrate Pentecost in memory of the day when, according to tradition, the Apostles the Holy Spirit came.Up to this point the people the Lord is just in its two guises - a father and son.So the name of the Trinity, as it is known, due to the triune God: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.By the way, the Hebrew name of the Trinity - Pentecost - often can be heard in Russia, because the Holy Spirit appeared to the apostles precisely on the 50th day after Easter.
your descendants
Truly radeyuschie for their culture and religion, people seek to ensure that future generations all the knowledge that has been accumulated so far.However, modern life, and it should be acknowledged, leaving less time to study the spiritual heritage of the people.Therefore, historians, cultural and religious scholars do not consider it possible to start the process of learning to chance.School programs in culture and religion is now given special attention and caring teachers are trying by all means to instill in children an interest in this area of expertise.And as one of the most important (but not such popular as Christmas and Easter), the Orthodox date is, in particular, the Trinity, the history of the holiday for children is often presented in an entertaining way.Thus, in some Russian schools practiced the annual costume show dedicated to this holy day.And many parents are not deprived of spirituality, bringing their children to the Tretyakov Gallery, do not forget to tell me that one of the greatest Orthodox paintings - the icon by Andrei Rublev, written in the 15th century - "Trinity".
history of the holiday, no matter what that may be, it is always important and interesting, and therefore we call upon all: Noting a particular celebration - church or secular - ask how, when and why humanity has to consider this date a holiday.
