May 22, what signs and beliefs. Day of Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nikola Summer). Traditions on the feast of Nikola the Summer

In prayers on the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Orthodox believers seek help in healing from illnesses, strengthening families, protecting children, getting rid of poverty and poverty, a safe journey and returning to their homeland, eliminating the power of magical rituals and evil evil eye, release from captivity.

On May 22, the Orthodox world honors the memory of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Lycia, who is better known as Nicholas the Wonderworker or Nicholas the Pleasant. In Russia, on May 22, Nikola Veshny, he was also called Nikola spring, Nikolin's day, Nikola grass. Spring in Old Slavonic meant spring, heat was finally established on the ground.

Both Orthodox peasants and service people prayed to him, since Nikolai the Ugodnik patronized everyone without exception. May 22, Nikola Veshny was of particular importance for those whose life was connected with the cultivation of the land, as they carefully listened to those signs that had been accumulated for many millennia since the righteous life and death of St. Nicholas the Pleasant.

This day is especially revered by the Orthodox, despite the fact that Nicholas the Wonderworker himself is not among the apostles of God. He earned the favor of the common people with good deeds, which are remembered on the day of St. Nicholas.

folk traditions

In Russia, Nicholas the Pleasant was considered the "senior" among the saints. He was called "merciful", temples were built in honor of him and children were named.
On Nikola Zimny, people arranged festive meals - they baked pies with fish, brewed mash and beer, and on Nikola Summer, or Spring, the peasants arranged religious processions - they went to the fields with icons and banners, performed prayers at the wells - asked for rain.
On May 22, Nikola Veshny blessed the dew, so there was a tradition of washing with it. It was believed that morning dew would give a person health and happiness, and the earth would give a rich harvest.
On May 22, Nikola Veshny was also known for protecting cattle from evil spirits. It was to drive out herds of horses at night. Only bachelors were chosen as shepherds. The shepherds always prayed before driving the horses out. The shepherds did not get off their saddles, because there was a belief that on this day, evil spirits could ride a horse to death. If in the herd the horses began to tremble, that with certain cries they drove away the unclean.
They tried to pay off all debts to Nikola Veshny, to make peace with long-standing enemies. It was also supposed to be generous in alms and treats to the poor and destitute, so as not to share their sad fate.
Peasants planted potatoes and buckwheat, sheared sheep. The remains of last year's grain were sold, as the sowing had already been carried out, and according to tradition, the leftovers sold on time were supposed to attract a rich harvest.

Folk omens May 22 (Nikola Veshny)
Pay close attention to weather conditions.
If Nikola Veshny gives rain on May 22, then the harvest will be notable.
A frog croaking in the morning foreshadowed the harvest of oats.
If nightingales sang in the morning, it means that cereals will also be born.
Name day on May 22 to Nikola Veshny at Heraclius. Basil, Gabriel, Joseph, Nicholas.
You can’t refuse Nikolai to anyone who asks you for help, otherwise, for refusing to help those in need, the family will endure poverty and disaster for 7 years.
On this day, any work is welcome: at home, around the house, in the garden and in the garden.

On this day, the hostesses tried to put things in order in the house, from the very morning they began to clean up, since the saint does not like disorder.

By the day of St. Nicholas, they tried to pay off all debts, otherwise it was believed that there would be no financial luck all year.
It's a good omen if it's raining on Nicholas. Morning dew on Nicholas is considered healing, they try to wash themselves with it for beauty and health, to walk barefoot on the grass.
It has long been believed that St. Nicholas patronizes lovers, so the newlyweds and those who were going to play the wedding asked for protection and help from the saint.
On this day, there was a ban on picking up scissors, and now there is a sign not to cut your hair on Nikolai.

Prayer to Nicholas the Pleasant
Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the most beautiful servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper!
Help me a sinner and despondent in this present life, beg the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, having sinned from my youth, in all my life, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, implore the Lord God, all creatures of the Sodetel, to deliver me from air ordeals and eternal torment: may I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever and forever and ever.
Amen.

The Day of Saint Nicholas of Summer is one of the most revered holidays in the Christian Church. The celebration is timed to coincide with the day of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas to the city of Bari, located in Italy.

In Orthodoxy, Nicholas the Wonderworker is considered the patron of children, couples in love, soldiers, merchants, merchants. In addition, the Saint is also the protector of people who have been undeservedly punished.

From year to year this holiday is celebrated on the same day - May 22 according to the new style (May 9 according to the Julian calendar). The name "Nikola Summer" is the most common.

However, the celebration has many other names: Nikola Veshny, Nikola Saint, Summer Day, St. Nicholas, Nikola with Warmth, Grass Day, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Warm Day.

The folk calendar reminds us that, according to tradition, two days are celebrated in honor of St. Nicholas: the first - in winter, on December 19 (this day is called the holiday of St. Nicholas of Winter) and in the spring - St. Nicholas of Spring, on May 22.

What is the meaning of the holiday of Summer Nikola?

Since ancient times, it was believed that on Grassy Day, spring, finally losing ground, meets with summer. The sun no longer warms gently, its rays become truly burning. After Nikolin's day, a hot time usually set in. In Russia, this holiday was very much expected, it was of great importance for the Orthodox. Saint Nicholas was close to God and was considered one of his favorites.

In some villages, people even created special prayers in honor of Nicholas. In their prayers, they directly addressed the Saint, asking him for protection and patronage. By and large, the prayers addressed to Nicholas of Summer were practically no different from the prayers that were said in honor of the Lord. However, these prayers were never approved by the church canon.

The origins of the holiday:

Honoring the memory of St. Nicholas of Summer began at the beginning of the 11th century, literally a few decades after the emergence of the Orthodox religion. The Greeks did not attach much importance to this holiday. For them, it was a reminder of negative events, since their country had lost the holy relics of Nikola.

At first, the memory of Nicholas the Wonderworker was honored only by the inhabitants of Italy. This is due to the transfer of the relics of the Saint at the end of the 11th century from Lycia to the church of St. Stephen, located in the Italian city of Bari. Adherents of the Christian faith living in other countries, Nikola Summer was not accepted and was not considered as a grandiose celebration because all the attention and respect of the people was directed to the local Shrines.

History of the holiday:

Childhood of Saint Nicholas. In one of the colonies of Lycia (now the territory of Turkey), a boy was born into a wealthy peasant family, who was named Nicholas. This event dates back to around 270 AD. From early childhood, his parents taught Nicholas to the Orthodox faith. The boy attended every liturgy, often prayed, studied Divine books and Holy Scriptures.

Youth and youth of Nicholas the Wonderworker. Nicholas' uncle served as a bishop. It was he who contributed to the fact that the young man received the priesthood, whose duties included communication with the flock. Nikolay perfectly coped with his duties, taught and instructed believers, taught to pray, gave advice. In a short period of time, Nikolai won the love and respect of the parishioners. The young Saint possessed such qualities as mercy, openness, kindness, generosity, the ability to sincerely sympathize with people.

A few years later, Nikolai's parents left the mortal world. After that, Nikola, having entered into an inheritance, distributed all the valuables to needy people: the poor, the poor, the sick, the disabled. Saint Nicholas had modesty and meekness, so he did not advertise his good deeds, did not try to tell others about them. However, the rumor about the blessings of the Saint spread quickly. Nicholas became even more loved and respected.

Mature years of Nikolai Ugodnik. St. Being a priest, Nicholas became a pilgrim. For several years, he was able to visit almost all the places where the Savior's foot had set foot. When the Saint returned to his native Lycia, the leadership of the church and the parishioners unanimously elected him Bishop. Having taken the rank of bishop, Nikolai Ugodnik did not change his inner convictions, remaining the same ascetic, meek, generous and kind. Despite his modesty, Nicholas was an ardent opponent of heresy and paganism, he fought mercilessly for the Christian religion.

Throughout his life, Nikolai managed to perform many miracles, which were witnessed by the parishioners. Nikolai always extended a helping hand to people in need, healed the sick (sick), saved those who were in trouble, revealed injustice and even resurrected those who had departed to another world. For such good deeds, people called the Saint the Great Wonderworker.

The venerable age of Nicholas. Until very old age, Nicholas preached Christianity, instructed the laity on the true path, helped everyone who turned to him.

After a short illness, he died peacefully on December 6, 342, and was buried in the cathedral church of the city of Mira.

Historians call such dates of the death of the Saint: 342, 346, 351.

The imperishable relics of the Wonderworker were preserved for a long time in the local cathedral church until they were transferred to the city of Bari. From those ancient times to this day, it is believed that the ashes of Nicholas exude a healing myrrh that cures all ailments.

During his lifetime, St. Nicholas was a benefactor of the human race; he did not cease to be them even after his death. The Lord vouchsafed his honest body of incorruption and special miraculous power. His relics began - and continue to this day - to exude a fragrant myrrh, which has the gift of miracles.

Nikolai Ugodnik (Wonderworker) famous for his great mercy. He forgave even those people who committed a terrible sin. The main thing is that a person deeply repents of a perfect deed. St. Nicholas did not accidentally receive the name of the Wonderworker. The thing is that he became famous as a miracle worker. What miracles did he perform? Saint Nicholas gave prayers and miraculous healings from the most terrible diseases took place through his prayers. Orthodox, who are well acquainted with the history of the life of Nicholas the Wonderworker, claim that he was able to revive the dead.

As various scriptures say, Nikolai Ugodnik was able to pacify a storm at sea. And the sailors who read the prayers of Nikolai Ugodnik were saved from a shipwreck. And even when Saint Nicholas died, prayers to him were addressed to those who prayed for miracles.

Here are the brightest epithets that the Orthodox in Russia use when talking about Nikolai Ugodnik: a quick and merciful helper to the afflicted, an unmercenary and a philanthropist. Nicholas the Pleasant not only forgave everyone, thereby showing his boundless mercy, but also stood up for the offended and oppressed, rebelled against injustice.

If it rains today, it's good luck. There is such a sign in the folk calendar associated with St. Nicholas Day. It often comes true. It is believed that Nikolin's day on May 22 is, although it is also a calendar spring, but a symbol of the onset of summer.

On Nikolin's Day May 22 It is customary to cook special food: bake pancakes and cook duck soup. Be sure to leave a piece of pancake and throw it out the window to the birds. Birds should peck crumbs, then luck will definitely come to you.

If on Nikolin's day May 22 If it rains, the summer in the city will be warm. Divine services will be held in all Orthodox churches in your city on St. Nicholas Day.

The service to the saint, performed on the day of the transfer of his relics from the World of Lycia to Bargrad - May 22 - was compiled in 1097 by the Russian Orthodox monk of the Caves monastery Gregory and the Russian Metropolitan Ephraim.

The Holy Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Nicholas not only on December 19 and May 22, but also weekly, every Thursday, with special hymns.

This great saint did many great and glorious miracles on earth and on the sea. He helped those in trouble, saved them from drowning and carried them out to dry land from the depths of the sea, freed them from captivity and brought the liberated home, delivered them from bonds and dungeons, protected them from being cut with a sword, freed them from death and gave various healings to many, the blind - insight, the lame - walking, deaf - hearing, dumb - the gift of words. He enriched many who were in squalor and extreme poverty, gave food to the hungry, and was a ready helper in every need, a warm intercessor and a quick intercessor and protector. And now he also helps those who call on him and saves them from troubles. It is impossible to enumerate his miracles, just as it is impossible to describe all of them in detail. East and West know this great miracle worker, and his miracle works are known in all ends of the earth. May the Triune God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit be glorified in him, and may his holy name be praised by the lips forever. Amen.

Nicholas the Wonderworker is addressed with a variety of requests:

* about healing
* about the patronage of the family hearth
*for children
*about help in poverty and need
*about help in all difficult circumstances
* about the most cherished hopes

Even the prayers addressed to Nikolai Ugodnik themselves sound kind of warm and kind.

They have their own special inner structure, soft and insinuating.

Magnificence.

We magnify you, Saint Father Nicholas, and honor your holy memory: for you pray for us Christ our God.

Troparion for the Nativity of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Troparion, tone 4.

Your miraculous and glorious Christmas, St. Nicholas, the Orthodox Church is celebrating today, for by standing your foot, the Lord will reveal you and proclaim to be a lamp and a teacher to the laity, enriching and enlightening miracles the whole world. We cry to you: pray to Christ God that our souls be saved.

Troparion for the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra of Lycia.

Troparion, tone 4.

Have a day of bright celebration, the city of Barsky rejoices, and with it the whole universe rejoices with spiritual songs and stumps: today is a sacred celebration, in the transfer of the honest and multi-healing relics of St. crying rightly: save us as our representative, the great Nicholas.

Prayer to Saint Nicholas.

O all-holy Nicholas, the servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper, help me, a sinner and a dull one, in this life, implore the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, who have sinned from my youth, in all my life my, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me to the accursed one, implore the Lord God of all creatures, the Creator, deliver me from air ordeals and eternal torment, may I always glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Nicholas of Myra.

Oh, Saint Nicholas of Christ! Hear us, sinful servants of God (names), praying to you, and pray for us, unworthy, our Sovereign and Master, be merciful to us, create our God in this life and in the future, may he not repay us according to our deeds, but according to His will give us goodness. Deliver us, saint of Christ, from the evils that are upon us, and tame the waves of passions and misfortunes that rise upon us, so that for the sake of your holy prayers, we will not be attacked and we will not be mired in the abyss of sin and in the mud of our passions. Moth, Saint Nicholas, Christ our God, give us a peaceful life and the remission of sins, but salvation and great mercy to our souls, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Folk signs on Nikola Summer:

If during the prelude (22.05-10.06) the weather was damp and windy with showers and thunderstorms, it means that Nikola Summer is favorable, and at the end of summer it will be possible to harvest a rich harvest. Such weather was a particularly favorable sign for the wheat harvest.

If the croaking of frogs was heard on Nikola Veshny, it means that Mother Earth will bring generous gifts to people. Cereal and vegetable crops, fruits and berries will be born well.

“The Grace of God” and “Heaven pours rain on the earth, raises rich bread” - this is what they said if it rains on St. Nicholas of Veshny. And this weather promised a happy life this year.

It was believed that shearing sheep, planting potatoes and buckwheat on the day of Nikola the Summer will bring good luck in all matters, a rich harvest, and getting rid of troubles.

According to one of the old signs, prayers addressed to the Lord and the Saints on May 22 have great power. People can ask for healing from ailments, an addition to the family, a meeting with a soul mate, forgiveness of sins. Saint Nicholas, who was close to God, will definitely help!

In order not to get sick all year, in the morning on Nikola Summer, people with all their families went out into the field and washed themselves with dew. Then health will be strong and no illness will cling. Some stripped down to their underwear and rolled on the grass, which was covered with dew. Thus, the whole body was washed with fertile moisture.

If Alder begins to bloom on May 22, then expect financial well-being soon. It was believed that the family, in whose yard the buds on this tree blossomed, would not experience material difficulties all year. There are cases when people after that found treasures, unexpectedly received an inheritance, won a large sum of money.

Traditions on the holiday of St. Nicholas of Summer:

Since Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron and protector of couples in love, young girls at dawn on May 22 prayed to the Saint that he would grant them a meeting with their soulmate. Unmarried girls asked Nikolai to send them a good husband, generous, handsome, hardworking, brave, kind.

Saint Nicholas also patronizes animals, including sheep and horses. By the day of St. Nicholas the Summer, fresh grass in the fields had already grown enough. Therefore, on the night of May 22, all owners of horses and sheep drove their cattle into the fields. Animals frolicked all night, ran, nibbling grass. In Russia, this ceremony was turned into a real spectacular show. And even today in some villages you can observe such an action. So that the horses and sheep would not run away, shepherds were assigned to them - young and physically strong men.

In the evening, before the start of the pasture of animals, a special dinner was prepared for the shepherds, consisting of their porridge and pies. Then bonfires were kindled around the perimeter of the large field. Few of the villagers went to bed early, because everyone wanted to watch the pasture of animals. Even small children were allowed to walk until midnight that day. A little later, when the villagers dispersed to their huts, girls, unmarried residents of the village, joined the shepherds. Then the real festivities began with dancing, songs and fun games. It was believed that on this night, boys and girls entered adulthood, so older relatives did not particularly control "hot young hearts."

In order for the harvest to be rich and the land to be fertile, at dawn people went out into the fields and gardens, stood facing the rising sun and performed a special ceremony. They read prayers addressed to Nicholas the Wonderworker, asking him to protect their lands, for generous gifts, for a well-fed existence.

How to behave correctly and what to do on the holiday of St. Nicholas of Summer:

In order for happiness to smile throughout the year, May 22 must be spent in prayers and caring for the family, home, and cattle. It is desirable that all household members, young and old, be busy with useful things.

In the morning and evening, it is advisable to pray to Nicholas Veshny and the Lord. You can ask God and the Saint for everything you need. If your prayers are sincere, and you really deserve what you ask for, you will definitely be rewarded.

On this day, you need to start sowing some crops. As a rule, buckwheat and potatoes were planted. It was believed that after the day of Nikola the Summer, it was pointless to engage in their landing. Firstly, there will be no decent harvest, and secondly, crops will not have time to spoil.

In the morning, after going to church and prayers, it is advisable to go to the bathhouse, take a good bath and change into clean or even new underwear. Outerwear should also be washed and ironed. In the process of bathing, you can read a prayer.

From the very morning, the housewives began to clean up the house, backyard territory, non-residential outbuildings where cattle were kept. Animals were intensively fed various delicacies. Artiodactyls and ruminants were grazed, the rest of the pets were walked.

Unmarried girls and unmarried guys changed into beautiful outfits after the bath. The guys put on shirts embroidered with gold, wide light-colored linen trousers, tied with satin belts. The girls dressed up in long sundresses, and multi-colored scarves were tied on their heads or wreaths with ribbons were put on.

After working in the field and having fun, all family members were supposed to gather at the table to enjoy a festive dinner. There are no special recommendations regarding the dishes on the table. They ate everything that God sent. Usually it was an unpretentious meal: milk, pancakes, chicken eggs, cheese, porridge, boiled potatoes, lard and all kinds of dishes prepared from the listed products.

What not to do on Nikola Summer:

On May 22, it was not worth it to be sad, to indulge in memories of past negative events, to be lazy. The only thing that should be abandoned regarding housework is knitting and sewing.

It is undesirable to use scissors and other piercing and cutting objects (kitchen utensils and garden tools do not count).

It was believed that if a person refuses to help the one who turned to him, he and his family will feel the need and fail for 7 years in a row. Remember, helping the poor, orphans and everyone who asks is one of the life rules that St. Nicholas always adhered to during his lifetime.

On a Warm Day, it is also undesirable to refuse anything (of course, within reasonable limits) to children. Nikolai Ugodnik is their patron, so all the kids need to make gifts. It is not necessary to buy something expensive, let it be simple gifts, such as souvenirs, toys, or their favorite treats. By tradition, gifts were always placed under the pillow for children or hidden in socks, which were then hung on a rope above the stove (fireplace).

On Grass Day, it is inappropriate to indulge in violent revelry. Dancing until you drop, strong alcohol intoxication and loud chants are unacceptable. It is also not welcome to clarify personal relationships, and even more so quarrels, scandals, fights. Swearing on May 22 means incurring failure.

Nikola Summer is a holiday that many people love, especially kids. This is a celebration dedicated to the end of spring and the beginning of the summer season. It is important to spend this holiday correctly so that St. Nicholas fulfills all your desires, becomes a patron and reliable protector for you and your family!

Saint Nicholas, my good Wonderworker!
You give me light, hope and love,
I know that you will always help in any trouble,
And I come to you with a prayer again and again!
You are the healer of souls, you inspire light in me,
You know better than anyone what I need now
You are my inspiration, you inspire me with love,
And now there are no tears, only life in my eyes!
We are together, I know, we are going through tests,
But you are in heaven, I am native on Earth,
I feel in you all the power of the universe,
You are my hope, my good Guardian!
But I know I'm not the only one asking you, my Angel!
There are many of us on Earth, looking up with hope!
Tell me, how do you hear everyone who lights candles?
And I hear your voice... Pray, child, pray...

Friends, St. Nicholas has been famous since ancient times for his help to all those in need, for his kindness and readiness to help.

May he not bypass you, your families, your children with his kindness and disinterested help. May he accompany you today, giving you peace of mind and guiding you on the true path!

Twice a year, on December 19 and May 22, Russia celebrates the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. He was considered a kind and compassionate helper to all the sick, the poor and the homeless. Therefore, they turn to him with all their troubles. Our ancestors revered St. Nicholas as the patron of fields and seas. It was believed that St. Nicholas reconciles the warring and strengthens all kinds of alliances.

Since ancient times, it is believed that it is from St. Nicholas Day that the weather becomes warm. According to signs, "Nikola would come, but it would be warm." Many other signs are associated with this day.

Folk omens

If during the prelude - from May 22 to June 10 - the weather was damp and windy with showers and thunderstorms, then Nikola Summer is favorable, and at the end of summer it will be possible to harvest a rich harvest. Such weather was a particularly favorable sign for the wheat harvest.

If the croaking of frogs was heard on Nikola Veshny, it means that Mother Earth will bring generous gifts to people. Cereal and vegetable crops, fruits and berries will be born well.

Rain on Nikola promised a happy life this year.

It was believed that shearing sheep, planting potatoes and buckwheat on the day of Nikola the Summer will bring good luck in all matters, a rich harvest, and getting rid of troubles.

Traditions

How to behave correctly and what to do on St. Nicholas' holiday?

What can not be done on Nicola?

On May 22, it was not worth it to be sad, to indulge in memories of past negative events, to be lazy. The only thing that should be abandoned regarding housework is knitting and sewing.

It is undesirable to use scissors and other piercing and cutting objects (kitchen utensils and garden tools do not count).

Divination for the betrothed

Unmarried girls went out into the courtyard in the evening, took off their shoes from their left feet and threw them out of the gate with all their might. The farther the shoe flies off, the farther the girl will go after the wedding. In which direction does the nose of the shoe point - from there the groom will come to woo. And if the nose of the shoe pointed to the house where the girl lives herself, then this year she will not get married.

Ritual for wealth

In order for money to come into the house, empty wallets were placed in a prominent place. Allegedly, the saint will see that the person is poor and will help them. Some hung up signs with the words “there is nothing” to convey their need to Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Ritual for the fulfillment of a wish

To conduct it, a prerequisite is the presence in the house of the icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant. You will also need 40 church candles. On St. Nicholas Day, you need to put his image on the table, and place candles near the icon. Then one should light the candles in turn, and while they are burning, turn to the Miracle Worker with your request.

The people called May 22 differently: the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the day of St. Nicholas of the Spring, St. Nicholas of the Warm. This is one of the main holidays in Russia, since the people considered Nicholas the Wonderworker to be their intercessor and patron. He was especially revered by sailors and travelers. They turned to the saint for help and deliverance from troubles. They said that the field of Nikola cold would be hit 12 more times. Also on May 22, lilacs bloomed.

They went to church to pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker, and said: “Saint Nicholas the Pleasant! Help me holy miracle worker! Cover me with your miracle and save me from all misfortunes.

It is known that Nicholas also saved children from troubles, patronized young couples and prevented fires in the fields. On May 22, they prayed to him for the health of horses and protection from thieves. The people also called him the patron saint of spring. Be sure to try on this day to feed the disadvantaged people, otherwise during the year you yourself will have to starve.

On May 22, they prayed to St. Nicholas for the health of the horses and only after that they were saddled, otherwise the demonic power would ride horses and drive the horses to death. And if they saw that the horse was shuddering, they would definitely say: “Shoo-shoo, evil spirits.” They began to drive out the horses at night - for this, young boys gathered all together and drove the animals. They escorted them to the whole village. Songs began, dances began - fun reigned around. Earlier, also on May 22, this day was the period when the boys began to enter adulthood, after which the elders stopped raising them.

They tried not to swim in the river until May 22, as it was considered a great sin. In addition, the ode was still not warm enough.

On the day of St. Nicholas of the spring, meadows were “ordered” - this was done with the help of twigs and branches, which were stuck into the ground on May 22, so that it was clear: cattle could not be grazed here.

On this day, prayers with blessings of water were ordered, so that the saint would protect the horses from wolves and bears and grant health to the herds. Then, from each family, single children were equipped, and the whole village escorted them to the field. Especially for May 22, they baked pies with buckwheat porridge, prepared gifts. Grooms with gifts and pies after treats went with horses to the meadows and spent the whole night in festivities.

And it also ended with Nikola Spring time for planting potatoes, which was not only the second bread for the peasant, but could also serve for the most unexpected purposes.

Expecting steady heat, they waited with special impatience for Nikola: “If Nikola would come, it would be warm”, “Be strong before Nikola, at least loosen up, don’t live with Nikola.”

Nikola Veshny is the holiday of grooms, and one of the main events of the day is driving horses into the field, for repairs, for arable land, for night pasture (at night): “Nikola Spring will fatten the horse, autumn will drive it into the yard.”

Folk omens for May 22

It rains the day after Nikola - summer will also be rainy and cold
Nikola's day was the deadline for planting potatoes, because it was believed that if they were planted later, then, according to signs, they would not have time to grow, and you would not reap the harvest
A foggy and wet morning on May 22 means that you need to wash yourself with the first dew in order to be healthy throughout the year. It was also necessary to go through the fields and pronounce conspiracies so that the land was fertile.
The frogs began to croak - a sign that there will be a rich harvest of oats
The alder blossomed - it's time to sow buckwheat

Today is a special day in the calendar of church holidays in May: the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

In the people this holiday is called Nikolay Summer. While everyone is preparing for the Trinity-2018, studying the traditions and main prohibitions, as well as the prayers of the holiday, we have no less important information about another religious holiday.

May 22 - the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. People have long believed that he takes care of and helps all wanderers, those who are far from home, and, of course, children. Therefore, the feast of the saint is celebrated 2 times a year: in winter, December 19 - St. Nicholas Day, and in summer - May 22. The spring holiday has many names: Nicholas the Wonderworker, Nikola summer, Nikola spring, Nikola with warmth, Grass Day, merciful Nikola, sea.

Traditions and signs on St. Nicholas May 22

On May 22, people have always looked at nature to predict the future, and also spent the day in a special way.

On the holiday of summer Nicholas, everyone tried to dress in new festive clothes in order to respect Nicholas the Pleasant. They knew that this saint was closest to the Lord and could fulfill people's requests.

On this religious holiday, you can work: around the house, around the house, in the garden and in the garden. Therefore, the hostesses on this day tried to put things in order in the house, since the saint does not like disorder.

If it rains on Nicholas, there will be a good harvest.

Morning dew on Nicholas is considered healing, they try to wash themselves with it for beauty and health, to walk barefoot on the grass.

It has long been believed that St. Nicholas patronizes lovers, so the newlyweds and those who were going to play the wedding asked for protection and help from the saint.

What not to do on Nicholas the Wonderworker: bans on Nicholas the Wonderworker on May 22

But also on the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on May 22, some prohibitions work that all believers need to know.

You can’t refuse Nikolai to anyone who asks you for help, otherwise the family will endure poverty and disaster for 7 years for refusing to help those in need.
By the day of St. Nicholas, you cannot keep a debt, otherwise there will be no financial luck all year. It is better to pay off debts before the holiday.

On this day, it was forbidden to pick up scissors.

It is also impossible not to get a haircut on Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Now you know interesting points about the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Spend the day with family or existential reflection.

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