8 July festival dedicated to a saint - the patron saint of love and loyalty to Peter and Fevronia.It has existed since the 16th century, since when the saints have been recognized by the church.It is a day of family, love, fidelity in love.
Roots festival July 8
In the 13th century there have been developments, thanks to which Russia now has such a bright holiday.
According to legend, Prince Peter is very seriously ill after killing the snake, who flew to the wife of his brother.Blood snake fell on the prince and poisoned him.Heal it could not even the best doctors yard.
Once Muromsky Prince had a dream about a maid - chudotvoritsu Febronia from Ryazan.In the dream, it was shown that only she can cure him from a terrible ailment.Woman tracked down, and she agreed to cure Peter.But instead it required the recovery of the prince to marry her.Peter agreed.Febronia healed him.But the prince did not keep his word.Boyars dissuaded him to marry a commoner.Then again he overcame his illness.Again sorry peasant prince and cured.At this time the prince kept his word.And they were married.
They lived since then in love and harmony.Became a monk.We made a lot of good for his people.And died in one day.Despite their mandate, the couple buried in different places.However, the next morning found them together in one coffin.So, loving couple did not want to leave even after the departure to the eternal sleep.
After three centuries of Peter and Fevronia were canonized.Now they are the relics of the monastery church of the Holy Trinity.And they themselves considered the patron saints of families.
Traditions and superstitions associated with the holiday
July 8 - the day of blessing to the marriage.It is believed that the marriage contracted in this bright day, and will be forever happy.
There are a sign associated with a family trade.If a man-seller would trade all day with his wife on July 8 in the family will always be material prosperity.
On this day, you can predict the weather.Bright sun all day July 8 - a sign that the next forty days will be warm and clear.Cloudy day - a sign that the whole month will be cool and rainy.
the day of Saints Peter and Fevronia is forbidden to bathe in the waters.According to legend, on this day mermaids dragging themselves to the people at the bottom.But people who have not found love, can give this day the red ribbon water virgin love make a wish, and it will be fulfilled.
appearance of holiday
Despite the fact that for centuries considered to be the holy patrons of the family, and the day of their death, on July 8, is considered to be a special day, as the All-Russia festival was recognized only in 2008, in the Year of the Family.Now July 8 whole country celebrates the Day of family, love and fidelity.
idea of creation, but rather the resumption of the holiday originally came up with the residents of Murom.After all, there have been on their land all the legendary events associated with Peter and his wife Fevronia.And in Murom, in the convent, the relics of the two saints who work miracles: to heal illnesses and help to start and strengthen the family.In the monastery of the Holy Trinity, even being the book of records miracles of saints' relics.
In March 2008, approved the idea muromchan Russian Council.So a new holiday calendar.
Symbols of love
symbol of the holiday was the daisy.It is this flower always in Russia was considered a sign of love.Just remember guessing on the petals - "like - not like".Besides the holiday year - the time of flowering.And the symbol of all this is understandable, because the chamomile flowers are growing across the country.
to decorate the place of celebration in celebration daisies, and alive, and artificial, and is made of balloons, paper and others.You can also give loved ones greeting cards with a picture of these colors, as well as the flowers themselves.
Festival need to spend time with his family.Spouses would be nice to arrange a romantic dinner for two.In general, you can celebrate this day as well as celebrate Valentine's Day.But our Russian holiday is focused not only on the young, and in love and family of all ages.
