Church celebrates many religious holidays.September 11, Christians of the world, preaching orthodoxy, celebrate the great holiday - the Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist, one of the closest associates of Jesus Christ.It was he who predicted the phenomenon of the Son of God, and then performed the ritual of baptism in the holy waters of the Jordan.
history holiday
Orthodox holiday of September 11 is not an occasion for fun.But it really has become a tradition in Russia that marked not only the holiday dates, but sorrowful days.
John the Baptist on the orders of the ruler of Galilee, was jailed.The reason for the anger of the ruler was his forerunner publicly charged with adultery.And it was true.Rejecting the legitimate wife, the daughter of King Aretas of Arabia, he began openly cohabiting with the wife of his blood brother of Herodias.The mistress of the king was the vengeful woman.
On the feast dedicated to the birthday of Herod, Herodias danced before the guests.And pleased with their dances and the king, and guests.And therefore, Herod promised her to perform any of its desire, whatever it may be.Herodias, taught by his mother, the king asked the head of his abuser.Herod could not refuse her request and gave the order to cut off the head of a prisoner and submit it to the party hall on a platter.Please Herodias was carried out - the girl got the head of John the Baptist.
menu of the day in memory of the tragic event as the church established Orthodox holiday of September 11 as well as a strict fast.It is forbidden to eat meat food, dairy products, eggs and fish dishes, ie,All meat in Lent.Such severe restrictions - a tribute to the death of John the Baptist.
Traditions
Ivan Lean (the second name of the festival) was celebrated also as "Repnoe" holiday.After all, from this day I began cleaning turnips.But to sing and have fun on this day is impossible.
September 11 - a big Orthodox holiday, to celebrate which is usually only Lenten food.On this day, you need to treat the needy and the poor, as well as wandering pilgrims.
Day is very honored by the people.And today, you should not prepare food from round vegetables, because they resemble the severed head of the saint.On this day, a lot is prohibited.In particular, it is impossible to remove the cabbage, pluck poppy heads, dig potatoes, and apples from the branches to remove.
great sin today take a knife, an ax and a shovel.
On September 11 the Orthodox feast of roots can be harvested.This day is traditionally harvested beets and carrots, because they are fully mature.But it can be done by reading special prayers.The only way to carry out the necessary work, and not to offend the saint.Without this garden work conduct was not.
Church Lenten celebration of John - a turning point in the familiar life of the peasants.He became the last day of field work.From that day I began harvesting delicacies that were to feed the family through the long winter.September 11 took place the opening of the autumn tradition of fair trading.
After festive church service came to an end, it was decided to go to the market.There were carried out the necessary purchases, and bought new clothes.In the afternoon, life was returning to familiar to villagers channel.
Folk omens
Orthodox holiday of September 11 - the day of commemoration of John the Baptist - the final summer.According to the old calendar, it falls on 29 August.It was said that he came and took Ivan Lean summer.
Particular attention was paid to the behavior of the birds, since it was believed that they predict the weather.Swan flying in the sky, I promised snow, but the goose - rain.Flying south flying geese promised a short autumn and early lain snow.If starlings are not in a hurry to departure, the expected dry autumn without rain.Flocks of crows flying near the ground, predicted good weather.
In September, the Orthodox celebrate several important dates:
- September 14 - New Year's church.
- September 21 - the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- September 27th - the celebration of the Exaltation of the Cross.
