Divination by spirits day of the year. How is Spirits Day celebrated and what can not be done on this holiday? Congratulations in verses on the Trinity

The two-day Christian holiday associated with the Holy Trinity is coming to an end. Second day Trinity called in Russia Whit Monday. Many folk beliefs are associated with this day.

When is Spirits Day celebrated in 2017

In 2017, Christians of all denominations celebrate Spirits Day at the same time - June 5. This is due to the fact that this year all Christians celebrated Easter at the same time, April 16, and the Trinity and Spirits day are "tied" to this main Christian holiday.

What is Spirit Day

Trinity, which was celebrated on June 4 (read more about this holiday Federal News Agency) and Spirits Day in Christianity is considered a single holiday Pentecost- the descent of the holy spirit on the apostles on the 50th day after the Resurrection of Christ.

According to gospel sources, after his Resurrection, Jesus appeared to the apostles for 40 days. On the day (in 2017 this holiday fell on May 25), Jesus rose above the earth, giving the apostles hope for the help of the holy spirit, which in Orthodoxy is considered to come from God the Father.

On the tenth day after the Ascension, when the apostles and the Virgin Mary were in the Zion Upper Room (where the Last Supper was held on Holy Week), they heard a loud noise. Bright flashes of fire appeared in the air, which shone, but did not burn. Divine fire fell on the heads of the apostles and went out, after which everyone in the upper room felt the action of a powerful force. So the holy spirit descended on the apostles, and they spoke in different languages, which they did not know before, in order to carry the light of the Gospel throughout the world.

How Spirits Day is Celebrated

The Day of the Holy Spirit, which in popular tradition is called Spirits Day, is celebrated on the day after the Trinity, this holiday always falls on Monday, the 51st day after Easter.

Since in Slavic mythology this is the day when summer comes into its own, the holiday also has other popular names: the name day of the Earth, the Seeing off of the mermaids, the Mermaid, Ivan da Marya.

In folk tradition, it is believed that in the evening on the Trinity, a holy spirit descends from heaven, which blesses the earth and everything that grows on it. In Orthodox churches, services are held on this day in honor of the most holy and life-giving spirit. On this day, it is customary to visit temples to pray for the souls of the dead. On Spirits Day, as well as on, it is customary to visit cemeteries, commemorate the dead at the grave, and then arrange memorial meals at home.

Do's and Don'ts on Spirit Day

According to the Slavic tradition, one cannot disturb the earth on Spirits Day, therefore, all work in the field, garden, vegetable garden, etc. was prohibited. On this day in Russia, they didn’t sow, didn’t plant flowers and vegetables, didn’t dig up plants, didn’t do weeding, and generally tried not to disturb mother earth once again. It was believed that otherwise the birthday land could be offended and punished with a crop failure.

Also on this day, some women's work was banned: it was not recommended to sew, dye fabrics, wash, and clean. In addition, everything related to washing and bathing was banned, especially in open water. The ancient Slavs believed that this was the last day when mermaids arranged various pranks and could, out of mischief, drag the bather under water.

On Spirits Day, it was not customary to harvest birch brooms, but it was possible to collect medicinal herbs, the main thing was not to disturb the cover of the earth. Healing herbs collected on Trinity and Spirit Day were considered especially strong, they were consecrated in temples, dried and stored for a whole year.

According to folk tradition, on Spirits Day, one could try to look for a treasure, it was believed that the birthday land could please those who respect and protect it.

Spirits Day is a holiday imbued with deep meaning and very revered among Orthodox believers. In ancient times, it was believed that on this day you can get good luck.

On this holiday, a service is held in churches with the reading of prayers to the Holy Spirit, which are able to deliver from sins and guide every lost soul on the true path. Spirits day is actually a continuation of the Trinity. In 2017, it will be celebrated on June 5th. Despite the fact that the holiday is celebrated by all Orthodox people, it is saturated with various superstitions that originate from ancient times.

history of the holiday

According to the New Testament, on the fiftieth day, the Holy Spirit descended to the disciples of Christ in the form of tongues of flame. He filled every apostle with mighty power, inhuman possibilities and the grace of the Lord. The people attach great importance to the fact that the followers of the Savior received the opportunity to understand all languages as a reward for their righteous life. So the word of God spread throughout the world, and people recognized the Lord, accepting faith and eternal life as a gift.

Every year, the holiday is celebrated on the day after Trinity. The celebration always takes place on Monday, 51 days after the Bright Resurrection of Christ. Catholics celebrate the Holy Trinity and the Spirits day together, considering it to be one event. In Orthodoxy, the veneration of the Holy Spirit has a separate day.

Orthodox traditions

In churches, a service begins in the morning with the reading of prayers to the Holy Spirit. According to the clergy, on this day you can pray for forgiveness from sins and commemorate the dead.

On Spirits Day, one should definitely help the weak and suffering people. Distribute part of the treats for the needs of people and do not refuse anyone support - for this you will be rewarded with the grace of the Lord. It is believed that how much you give on this holiday is how much you will get when difficult times come.

Many people collect medicinal herbs that have the ability to heal wounds and get rid of illness. According to legend, the earth and everything that grows on it is sanctified on this day by the power of the Holy Spirit.

There are no fasting and food restrictions, so the hostesses set the table with a variety of dishes. You can eat heavy and high-calorie foods. Be sure to pray for all the food that the Lord has sent you.

There is a tradition on Spirits Day to throw coins into the well - according to legend, this can attract wealth and prosperity. Many people also wash themselves with well water, which is blessed in the church. It is believed that in this way one can wash away bad influences, sins, illnesses and misfortunes.

Customs and Traditions on Spirits Day

In pagan times, it was on the day of the celebration, which we today call the day of the Holy Spirit, that our ancestors celebrated the name day of the earth. Mother-nurse, who gave people a harvest, was very honored. At this time, it was impossible to disturb the earth, dig and loosen the soil. It was believed that in this way it is possible to cause irreparable harm to the new crop.

Birch was the main attribute of the holiday. To this day, one can observe how churches are being transformed on the eve of the Trinity. All the walls are decorated with birch branches, and the floor is covered with cut grass and birch leaves. Previously, it was believed that in the thick of birch leaves, the souls of the deceased, who had not yet gone to heaven, found refuge for themselves.

It used to be that Spirits Day is the time of evil spirits. According to legend, on the night of the holiday, mermaids, goblin and mavkas came out of their secret places and wandered around the area. It was believed that the place where the mermaid's foot stepped was overgrown with thick and tall grass. Brave people for the sake of fun loved to drive the inhabitants of forests and reservoirs. But such a pastime was considered dangerous: mermaids could drag a person under their water, and goblin could lead them into a deep thicket. Therefore, young men and women armed themselves with birch branches, which scared away the dark force.

In the morning you should wash yourself with well or running water and clean your house. Water could heal and remove any ailment, and cleanliness was a good sign if a lost soul suddenly wandered.

Trinity Monday is saturated with the traditions of the Russian people, which are closely intertwined with Orthodoxy. If you are unable to attend church and light candles for deceased relatives, you can read prayers at home. So that they live easily, and the soul finds a way to heaven, it is necessary to send powerful words to help them. be happy and don't forget to press the buttons and

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Spirits Day or the Day of the Holy Spirit is a Christian, folk holiday, which is celebrated according to the Orthodox church calendar on the fifty-first day after Easter - in 2018 it falls on May 28.

Spirits Day is a holiday dedicated separately to the Holy Spirit - the Third Hypostasis of the Triune God, which is always celebrated on Monday, the day after the Holy Trinity.

In different denominations, the feast of the Holy Spirit is celebrated on different days - in the Catholic Church this holiday is celebrated simultaneously with the Trinity - on the fiftieth day after the Holy Resurrection of Christ.

History of the Christian holiday

According to Holy Scripture, on the fiftieth day after Easter, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples of Christ, giving them the opportunity to heal the sick and speak different languages so that they could carry the Word of God to different countries, preach and spread the new faith.

On the Day of the Holy Trinity, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity was revealed to the world - the Holy Spirit in a visible way - by noise from heaven, wind, fiery flames. It is in honor of this event that Spirit Day is established the day after the Trinity.

Icon "The Descent of the Holy Spirit", Prokhor from Gorodets, 1405

And it happened like this - in Jerusalem on this day they celebrated the Old Testament Pentecost - a holiday established in honor of Moses receiving the commandments given to him by God on the fiftieth day after the Jews left Egyptian slavery.

This holiday was especially revered in ancient Israel, so people "from every nation under heaven" gathered in Jerusalem.

In the Upper Room of Zion, where after the Ascension of Christ the apostles were in constant prayer, at the third hour of the day there was a noise from heaven, as from a strong storm, and filled the house, and the Holy Spirit descended on each of the apostles in the form of fiery tongues and filled their souls with Himself.

From that moment on, the disciples of the Savior had the opportunity to speak all the languages of the world in order to bring the light of Christian teaching to all peoples.

Having received from God Himself the gift of prophesying, healing, and most importantly, bringing the Truth to people, the apostles dispersed throughout the world and preached in its farthest corners. Of the twelve apostles, only John the Theologian died a natural death, the rest were executed.

Spirits Day is considered the birthday of the Church. Generations of people, rulers, and even entire states have disappeared from the face of the earth, and the Church has existed for almost two thousand years, starting once with that very small group of people in the Zion Upper Room.

Traditions and customs

Like many Orthodox holidays, Spirits Day has pagan roots. In Russia, it has long been strictly forbidden to work on Monday after the Trinity - this was primarily due to agricultural work.

In pre-Christian times, right before the start of summer, the name day of the Earth was celebrated - a kind of birthday of mother earth, the breadwinner of the peasant. On Spirits Day, it was forbidden to dig the ground, plant plants, in a word, perform any actions related to working on the ground, even stick stakes into it.

People believed that the Earth on this day was pregnant with a future harvest, and to violate the integrity of the earth's cover meant risking the future harvest, causing serious harm to the Earth. Therefore, folk customs and traditions forbade touching the ground.

On Spirits day in the evening, women performed the ritual of feeding the earth. To do this, they went out into the field, spread out tablecloths and arranged a festive dinner and from time to time laid out small pieces of food on the field and sprinkled them with earth on top. In the old days, they believed that this enhances fertility.

On Spirits Day, it was customary to go around the plowed fields with a procession of the cross - this custom clearly testified to the junction of the pagan and Christian beginnings of the holiday. The procession was held in order to call for a blessing on the birthday Earth. The Earth, overshadowed by God's grace, in response gave a rich harvest of wheat, rye, and barley.

On this day, it is also impossible to sew, wash, clean, and so on.

Spirits Day in Russia, like Trinity parental Saturday, was considered in the villages as a day when it was necessary to remember with a kind word not only departed relatives, but all other deceased Christians. They also commemorated the dead or those who died in a foreign land without repentance and a funeral service in an Orthodox church and lit a candle for the repose of the soul.

On the Day of the Holy Spirit, the Orthodox took birch branches consecrated for the Trinity from the temple, which they placed at home next to the icons. This custom has been preserved to this day. Some believe that on this day the souls of the dead flock to the ground and sit on these birch branches.

Usually this day was dedicated to collecting bouquets of medicinal herbs - mint, sedge, lemon balm. People believed that the herbs consecrated in the church had a special power.

It is also advisable to collect and dry all the greens that have been laid out for the Trinity around the house. A decoction of these herbs was brewed like tea and given to the patient to drink. They can also be used to fumigate a sick person, people believed that this helps to speed up recovery.

By tradition, on Spirits Day, families gather at large friendly richly laid tables, which must be decorated with loaves, pies, pancakes. And sometimes these feasts are organized in nature.

The church does not impose special prohibitions on the Day of the Holy Spirit - the clergy say that a person is valued not only for honoring holidays, but also for work. They believe that a true believer, a parishioner, will definitely find time to devote to attending a service, praying, but there are no penalties for urgent matters.

Signs and beliefs

Spirits day was considered the day of mermaids who came out of the water and swayed on the branches of a willow or birch. It was believed that where the bare foot of a mermaid stepped, the grass began to grow greener and thicker. Therefore, the youth of the village that night went out into the field "chasing mermaids" - running through the meadows, quilting the air with birch twigs.

In order to wash away all the ailments and misfortunes that evil spirits could send to a person on the eve of the holiday, in the early morning after the Spirit of the Day, it was necessary to wash with cold well or clean river water.

Birch played a big role in the rites on Trinity and Spirits Day. They decorated the gates and walls of the hut with birch branches, they guessed at the birch. From the branches and grass, the girls wove wreaths and threw them into the water: if it floats - fortunately, it sinks - unfortunately.

The birch also served as a haven for spirits - according to legend, on the day of the Spirits, the souls of the dead, who had not yet gone to heaven, circled around places that were somehow important and memorable for them. And from the attentive eyes of the soul hid in birch branches.

According to popular signs, what kind of weather will be on this day, this must be expected for the next six weeks. In the old days, it was believed that summer began on this day.

And the spring was seen off with special rites, which were called the rite of "the funeral of Kostroma", which were accompanied by songs, games and general fun.

Holiday "Spirits Day"

It was believed that "evil spirits roaming the earth are afraid of this day like a fire," since "a sacred fire descends from heaven, which incinerates evil spirits."

It was undesirable to run that day - you can run away from your fate. But in order to bring the meeting with happiness closer, on Spirits Day it was necessary to walk barefoot in the dew in the morning.

Material prepared on the basis of open sources

Spirits Day is the most important event in the Orthodox religion. The holiday is associated with the Holy Spirit, who descended on the apostles and gave them the opportunity to preach in various languages. Many do not share this day with the Trinity. So, for example, Catholics celebrate them even on the same day. Why is the holiday attractive and when will Spirits Day be celebrated in 2019?

Spirits day in 2019: history and date

The day dedicated to the Holy Spirit is celebrated 51 days after Holy Easter (for Catholics - on the 50th). Every year this is a different date, but in 2019 it falls on June 17th. The Catholic Church makes this holiday on June 16th. If we turn to the church calendar, it is easy to determine that a significant day for the Orthodox is always Monday, so you can find a second name - Spirits Monday.

The Holy Scripture says that the Holy Spirit endowed the disciples of Christ with an extraordinary gift. They were able to speak in languages they did not know before. They also have the ability to heal people. All this became an occasion for the spread of faith in other countries. If you turn to the history of ancient Israel, they treated this holiday with a special way. Crowds of believers gathered in the Zion Upper Room and prayed for several hours. Then, in broad daylight, lightning appeared in the sky, an unusual noise was made. This phenomenon was associated with the descent of the Holy Spirit. It was he who moved into the apostles, who were destined to preach the faith and help ordinary people. Now they could convey the truth in different languages, therefore, without missing an opportunity, they dispersed to different parts of the world.

Day of the Holy Spirit: what not to do on a holy holiday

This Orthodox day has pagan roots. This trend can be traced in almost all religious holidays. Before the baptism of Russia, it was believed that on this day one should pay respect to mother earth. The beginning of summer was symbolized with the nurse of all people, so it was impossible to do any land work.

According to tradition, it was forbidden to dig up the earth at all, yell, weed, plant in it. On this day, it was believed that a new crop was born in the soil, so in no case should it be harmed. This threatened that people would simply be left without bread. Also excluded any household chores: laundry, cleaning, sewing.

Centuries-old traditions of the Orthodox day

In contrast, it was necessary to "appease" the land. For this, women prepared a festive dinner, gave each other postcards, and enjoyed the weather. A white tablecloth was spread out in the middle of the field, treating all guests with hearty meals. Bread crumbs, eggshells were scattered across the field to help the main nurse in the ascent of a new crop. There was also a religious procession in the fields. It was believed that in this way the soil would receive a blessing.

They did not forget about the dead, who on Spirits Day had to be remembered with kind words. They honored all the deceased believers, and not just loved ones. For the repose of souls, candles were lit and prayers were read. The atmosphere of pure nature reigned in the houses. Decorated with birch twigs, which were laid out near the icons, above the bed, in children's rooms. Not without bouquets. Herbs consecrated in the church were collected in wreaths. It was believed that after such a ritual on Spirits Day, plants acquire special power.

Women prepared medicinal tinctures, decoctions, brewed teas. If there was a sick person in the family, it was necessary to give him a drink that could heal him. This is a family holiday, which was not without fees at the same table. Pastries and pancakes were considered popular dishes on the table. Also on this day it would be good to gather for a picnic and reunite with nature.

Signs and beliefs of the day of the Holy Spirit

There are several interesting clues:

from the very morning it was necessary to wash with holy water from a well or river. It was said that in this way it was possible to be cleansed of sins and ailments, conspiracies of evil spirits;
fortune-telling among girls: homemade wreaths were thrown into the water. If he quickly goes with the flow - the girl should expect happiness, if she drowns - trouble;
they saw off the spring, kindled bonfires and danced round dances;
You can't run today. It was believed that in this way a person could escape from his fate;
morning walks in the dew predicted happiness.

Interesting Facts About Holy Monday:

according to the weather of the holiday, they determined what the next month and a half would be like. It was also considered the beginning of summer;
this day in the Orthodox world is considered the birthday of the Church. After all, even then, ordinary people who followed the teachings of Christ believed in the power of the Son of God and his foundations. The apostles were endowed with God's gift and assigned to them the mission of preaching Orthodoxy;
ancestors believed that the Holy Spirit descends from heaven and roams the earth itself. So that he could enter the house, people left all the windows and doors open.

On June 17 next year, divine services will be held in Moscow churches, people will remember this important day and will once again be able to pay tribute to the breadwinner with their prayers. Remember all the prohibitions of this holiday and try not to ignore them. Decorate your home with birch twigs and feel the power of your faith.

The next day after Trinity is Spirits day. Many traditions and signs are associated with it, so the Russians show an increased interest in this holiday, trying to find out its essence and history.

This year Spirits Day is celebrated on June 5th. Every year this holiday falls on the Monday immediately after Trinity. On such a day, the Spirit is glorified, and the church also says that this is the day of remembrance of the Ascension of Christ and the Spirit. The most interesting thing is that the holiday itself has come to us since pagan times. And after the arrival of Christianity in Russia, he slightly changed his traditions and meaning. On this day, it was believed that evil spirits come to earth. Therefore, the wells were holy and it was impossible to swim in the reservoir.

Young girls guessed on this day, and the older ones brought gifts to the Earth. On this day, you can not look at the reflection in the water, so that the mermaid does not drag it to the bottom.

Traditions and customs: what not to do on Spirits Day

Like many Orthodox holidays, Spirits Day has pagan roots. In Russia, it has long been strictly forbidden to work on Monday after Trinity - this was primarily due to agricultural work.

In the old days, they believed that this enhances fertility. On Spirits Day, it was customary to go around the plowed fields with a procession of the cross - this custom clearly testified to the junction of the pagan and Christian beginnings of the holiday. The procession was held in order to call for a blessing on the birthday Earth. The Earth, overshadowed by God's grace, in response gave a rich harvest of wheat, rye, and barley.

On this day, it is also impossible to sew, wash, clean, and so on.

Spirits Day in Russia, like Trinity parental Saturday, was considered in the villages as a day when it was necessary to remember with a kind word not only departed relatives, but all other deceased Christians. They also commemorated the dead or those who perished in a foreign land without repentance and a funeral service in an Orthodox church and lit a candle for the repose of the soul.

Congratulations on Spirits Day

Spirits day has come, cheers! Holy, prophetic feast, Holiness descended on the fields, And the sun shines brightly. And on this day you are good, Earthly, heavenly grace, So that the weather is favorable, So that the summer is warm, and good luck.

So the day of Spirits has come to Us warmly, he promises to go around the Holy Land And fill it with harvest. Let the Spirit fill your Heart with love and kindness, which makes up the Trinity with the Son and the Father.

The Trinity has passed, Today is the day of the Spirits Grace descends on the earth The shadow will go into oblivion. And in these great days, rejoice, pray. Help your soul to ascend spiritually.

There is a folk sign - Spirits Day - the beginning of summer! Receding cold, Hello, warm time.

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