Annually, 21 (8) November church celebrated a wonderful and bright holiday - the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and the other Heavenly Bodiless - invisible angels who were created by God before man.And although he is not one of the Twelve, and the great celebrations nonetheless always been a very respected and loved in Russia.
little history
Feast of Archangel Michael, or just Michaelmas, established long time ago, at the beginning of the IV century at the Local Council of Laodicea.In apostolic times there was an invalid, heretical opinion that directly apply to Christ in prayer is impossible, and it is possible only to the Angels.He was worshiped as creators and rulers of the world.Established conciliar rule was condemned and rejected this false doctrine, and approved by the proper, Christian veneration of them as the servants of God.
Feast of Archangel Michael, date of which - 21 November, New Style (November 8, Old Style), established in the day by chance.November is the ninth month of March, which in ancient times was the beginning of the year.According to Christian teaching, there was 9 angelic hosts.In addition, the eighth day of the month (old style) is considered to be an indication of the future Council of the Heavenly Powers, to be held in the great and terrible day of Judgment.He called the Holy Fathers as "the eighth day".That angels it would indicate a person's life, all his acts that he committed.
Holy Archangel Michael
The doctrine of angels is based on divine revelation.Archangel Michael, one of the loyal and faithful servants of God, with the most ancient times, especially revered in Russia as an ardent defender of the faith and a fighter against heresies and false beliefs.He also - the patron of the host, the assistant in the spiritual battle against evil, the defender of the oppressed and wronged.And now the Orthodox people is known for the power of his prayer and boldness before God, and the feast of the Archangel Michael Cathedral is considered one of the favorites.Translated from the Hebrew language his name means "who is like God."
Feat Archangel
His first feat of the Archangel Michael, the leader of the heavenly host with a great spiritual power, made in heaven.During the retreat of betrayal and Lucifer (which means "Dawn"), once the most beautiful and the light of all the heavenly spirits, Archangel gathered all remained faithful to God and the hosts of angelic ranks.As many as nine regiments were recruited heavenly commander.They blew their trumpets and hit the enemy.And there was a very long and fierce battle.How long it lasted - it is unknown.And Lucifer fell from heaven like lightning in a terrible and dark abyss with all rebel spirits with him.
Scripture speaks about the participation of Angels and Archangels in many Old Testament events, phenomena of different people.Commander of God from the most ancient times, glorified his help and miracles in Russia.Many believe that it is the terror of the whole evil evil force that when it appears escapes or falls through the floor.In addition, he was considered the patron saint of soldiers, whom he helped in the battle, strengthened morale.
Messengers Lord
In celebration of the Archangel Michael November 21 honored as other archangels known in Scripture:
- Raphael - guide and a doctor of human ailments, help and healing of the Lord.
- Uriel - the radiance of the divine fire.Enlighten the mind and heart of man the revelation of truth, teaches the path of repentance, inflames the heart with love for God.
- Gabriel - power and the strength of the Lord.Are some of the righteous for the proclamation of the great and joyful event.
- Selafiil - prayer of the people, warms the heart and inspires
- prayer.
- Jehudiel - dreamed pospeshniche all lived on the path of Christ, strengthens the workers in the glory of God and seeks reward them for their honest work and deeds.
- Barachiel - giver of blessings and mercy from the Lord to all sorts of good things.It helps in correcting life.
- Jeremiel - elevation to God.
- Tahiil - helps and protects in temptations and tribulations.
- Gath - kindles love for God.
Miracle Honeh
than once in a year is the Feast of the Archangel Michael.2014 was no exception.September 19 remembered the miracle that has been made in the IV century BC.e.Heavenly governor in Honeh (Colossians), near the city of Phrygian Hierapolis.According to legend, at a place called Honey, there was a healing source, through which poured healing Archangel Michael.Not only the Christians but also those of other religions then cured of their ailments, and confident in the strength of the Christian faith, received baptism.A Hellene, whose daughter was healed at the source of the Silence, built in gratitude to God in the place the church of St. Archangel.The church sexton lived and served man named Arkhipov, who was famous for his Christian and a virtuous life.The pagans also hated Jesus Christ decided to destroy the temple and at the same time destroy the righteous of flooding the place.Combining the two rivers, they direct the flow to a place where there was a temple.Saint began in earnest prayer to ask the heavenly patron of the deliverance from trouble.And the miracle happened.At the time when the water flow of the two rivers already approached the church, Archangel Michael, being on the ground, somehow miraculously stopped the aspiration of water.So the church was saved from destruction, and pagans fled.In memory of this event it has been installed celebration Michael (Archangel) on September 19.
As celebrated the feast of the Archangel Michael
2014 th last year, of course, not without Michaelmas.But now this festival very few people know, and notes.Another thing before!Mikhailov day in Russia traditionally begins the celebration and folk festivals at the end of the rural work.Holiday Michael (Archangel) on 21 November celebrated believers noisy and fun.The Orthodox peoples in this day of any special customs was not, however, believers in every house with great hospitality and look forward, and received visitors.Even the guests tried to go to.
Promenade was a success: the crop had already been harvested, and all the farm work ended.On the feast of St. Michael the Archangel did not spare the wine, it just flowed.
walked for a whole week, because then starts Filippovskiy post, which prepares the faithful Christians to the joyful meeting of the Nativity.Feast of Archangel Michael was the end of the wedding season.
this day was decided to treat all the guests and jelly cake.The meal usually begins with noodles and drink, well, only then were fed meat dishes.Tea drinking with pies yes bagels.The main feast was setting the next day early in the morning.And on the third day of the visitors came from other villages.
November 21 - the feast of the Archangel Michael.Signs
In some cases, the signs of this day are purely spiritual, Christian meaning, but more often they are simply a response to the change in people's consciousness time of year, as well as some vestiges of paganism.
November 21 (Feast of the Archangel Michael) the people were such signs:
- What is the weather in the Michaelmas, so will the day of St.Nicholas (December 19).When snowfall - be the winter snow.
- If the thaw, snow will be only for the winter Nicolet.Frost will be small.
- portends mild winter a small amount of cones on spruce.If
- dawn on the feast of the Archangel Michael earlier than usual - is expected soon cold.
- Morning fog - wait for a thaw soon.
- clear day - severe frosts come.
- Sleet in celebration - in the spring will go to good rains.
- Hear this day church bell - be trouble.
- It is necessary to take a steam bath, then for a long time will not hurt.
- If the child is born on the Orthodox feast of the Archangel Michael, his health will be very strong, and when he grows up to become a good healer.
Icons Archangel Michael
On the holy icons, usually Archangels represent respectively the nature of their service.Archangel Michael is most often represented as a winged boy or a man.He looks very warlike.He can be depicted in full growth, or on horseback, dressed in military armor.Holding in hands a flaming sword or spear that the top is decorated with a white banner, symbolizing purity and faithfulness to God.It ends with a cross.Michael tramples underfoot affected the spirit of anger - the devil.There are icons on which he was unarmed.In his hand mirror, symbolizing the vision that he had received from the Lord.
In the XII century the subjects of Judgment, where he was portrayed as a fearsome warrior with weights that have a bowl trying to outweigh the devil.
What pray at Michaelmas
People were not allowed to see the whole strengthen the fight, leading the Angels for the salvation of every human being.However, many often enough in your life feel that there is someone wonderful who inspires us with good thoughts and desires.In Russia the Orthodox feast of the Archangel Michael is considered to be a special day, when all believers pray for strengthening the forces for help in physical healing, deliverance from the sorrows and troubles.In addition, people are asked to protect against all visible and invisible enemies of salvation and preservation of the state.
