In Orthodoxy, there are special days that are different and are dedicated to the celebration of the solemnity of sacred events.Key dates of the liturgical circle familiar to every believer, but of what August 31 Orthodox feast is celebrated, known not for everyone.
Honoring Flora and Laurus
Day vet first became celebrated in the Orthodox Church four years ago with the blessing of the church.The initiative showed a group of scientists from the Agricultural Academy of Sciences.Patriarch Kirill was sent a petition with a proposal to appoint a day of remembrance of the martyrs Laurus and Frol holiday veterinarians.The head of the church signed a decree stating that the Orthodox holiday (31 August), you can mark all Christians.
little history
Brothers and Laurel Frol were born in the Byzantine Empire in the II century.Growing up, they moved to Illyria (a territory of the former Yugoslavia).Prayers they could heal the son of a powerful priest, received the Ambassador of the Christian faith.Upon hearing this, the governor of the country sentenced the brothers to death.Through the centuries the relics of the martyrs were found and moved to Constantinople.
In Russia, seen as holy patrons of any livestock.According to the famous legend, which could continue in the Novgorod land, the day the imperishable relics were opened, stopped animal mortality.The Balkans believed that the archangel Michael taught Flora and Laurus managed with horses, even they are portrayed surrounded by horses.
tradition allocate heavenly patrons of the representatives of various professions appeared among Christians in the I century BC.e.Now a defender have people whose employment is to rescue and treatment of the animals (veterinarian Orthodox Day - 31 August).
veneration of John of Rila
Venerable John was Bulgarian and lived in the tenth century.Faced with the death of their parents in the young years, he gave all his property to the poor, took monastic vows and lived on an uninhabited mountain.He was subsequently kicked out the robbers, and then he went into the desert and lived in a hollow.There he remained until sixty years, feeding on plants and roots, not seeing people.
One monk privacy was violated by shepherds, and pulled him to the people for healing.Thus it was founded the monastery where John was abbot until a ripe old age.After the death of the elder relics were transferred to Sofia, and now rest in the town of Tarnovo.The Orthodox feast on August 31 dedicated to the memory of St. John of Rila, addresses the issues of spiritual enlightenment, faith.
Memorial Day Emilian
PriestMartyr came from a noble and pious Armenian family.At this time, there were the persecution of Christians, the young man desired to suffer for Christ, and departed from home.Once in Spoleto, Emilian led a pious life and was soon elected as a bishop in the city required.Many Gentiles through his influence took the true faith, what help the miracles martyr.
Despite the persecution, which were held by pagan emperors, Emilian not renounced God.The Orthodox feast on August 31 dedicated to the memory of the saint, the faithful can offer prayers to the strengthening of faith and fortitude, to ask the saint to protect from evil thoughts and dissent.
Honoring the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa»
Image of the Virgin, seated on a throne surrounded by Archangels with the Child on her left arm, is known for a very long time.In the eighth century there was already a monastery, where he remained such an icon (Pantovasilissa).On the walls of the monastery has fragments of frescoes that were able to survive to the present day.
famous icon of Our Lady "Vsetsaritsa", donated to the monastery Gregoriou, standing on Mount Athos.Image Pantanassa monks presented the wife of St. Stephen of Moldova, Princess Maria Mangupsky.
in Russia image and lists them are in many churches and believers are real miracles.So, in 1991, it was recorded a case where a girl oncology patient, saw coming from the paper icons light and illness began to recede.The center, which treated the child, the chapel was built in honor of the miraculous image.
The Orthodox feast on August 31 dedicated to the icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa" committed numerous services, and believers must offer their prayers to the intercessor.Special diligence must make the people in families where there are cancer patients.You can visit the Novospassky Monastery and put candles in front of images, ordered a prayer for the health of loved ones.
Instead of conclusion
On this day to celebrate not only the church and Orthodox holidays - August 31 celebrated and name.Mark Angel Day can men and boys, baptized under the name of George, Eugene, Gregory Michael.
