Today, August 14, Orthodox Christians celebrate the holiday of the Origin of the Honorable Trees of the Lord's Cross, which is popularly called Poppy, the First, Wet Savior, or even the Savior on the water. On the morning of the holiday and on the evening before, solemn services were held in Orthodox churches, the words of common prayer sounded under the arches. Православная Церковь в этот день молитвено воспоминает происхождения честных древ Животворящего Креста Господня Many believers also gathered in the Chita Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist; many of them, according to the pious tradition, brought honey on this day for consecration. The rector of the church, Priest Anthony Gorbunov, reminded the audience of the origin of this custom and the history of the holiday: “This holiday came to Russia with the baptism of Rus, first of all. And the Day of collecting honey is timed to it. At that time in Russia, we began collecting honey. And Andrey Bogolyubsky, in honor of the victory, appointed this holiday. That on this day, one should also celebrate the Extermination of the venerable trees of the Cross of the Lord and illuminate honey. ' Let's add: Honey Savior - the first day of the Dormition Fast, quite strict, not, by the grace of the Lord God, short - it only lasts two weeks. “Pleasant fasting” begins for believers by eating honey: it is eaten with rolls, gingerbread cookies, pies - or in its pure form, over a cup of tea.
Orthodox Christians celebrate the Savior of HoneyOrthodox Christians celebrate the Savior of HoneyToday, August 14, Orthodox Christians celebrate the holiday of the Origin of the Honorable Trees of the Lord's Cross, which is popularly called Poppy, the First, Wet Savior, or even the Savior on the water. On the morning of the holiday and on the evening before, solemn services were held in Orthodox churches, the words of common prayer sounded under the arches. Православная Церковь в этот день молитвено воспоминает происхождения честных древ Животворящего Креста Господня Many believers also gathered in the Chita Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist; many of them, according to the pious tradition, brought honey on this day for consecration. The rector of the church, Priest Anthony Gorbunov, reminded the audience of the origin of this custom and the history of the holiday: “This holiday came to Russia with the baptism of Rus, first of all. And the Day of collecting honey is timed to it. At that time in Russia, we began collecting honey. And Andrey Bogolyubsky, in honor of the victory, appointed this holiday. That on this day, one should also celebrate the Extermination of the venerable trees of the Cross of the Lord and illuminate honey. ' Let's add: Honey Savior - the first day of the Dormition Fast, quite strict, not, by the grace of the Lord God, short - it only lasts two weeks. “Pleasant fasting” begins for believers by eating honey: it is eaten with rolls, gingerbread cookies, pies - or in its pure form, over a cup of tea.Свеча Иерусалима -en
Today, August 14, Orthodox Christians celebrate the holiday of the Origin of the Honorable Trees of the Lord's Cross, which is popularly called Poppy, the First, Wet Savior, or even the Savior on the water. On the morning of the holiday and on the evening before, solemn services were held in Orthodox churches, the words of common prayer sounded under the arches. Православная Церковь в этот день молитвено воспоминает происхождения честных древ Животворящего Креста Господня Many believers also gathered in the Chita Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist; many of them, according to the pious tradition, brought honey on this day for consecration. The rector of the church, Priest Anthony Gorbunov, reminded the audience of the origin of this custom and the history of the holiday: “This holiday came to Russia with the baptism of Rus, first of all. And the Day of collecting honey is timed to it. At that time in Russia, we began collecting honey. And Andrey Bogolyubsky, in honor of the victory, appointed this holiday. That on this day, one should also celebrate the Extermination of the venerable trees of the Cross of the Lord and illuminate honey. ' Let's add: Honey Savior - the first day of the Dormition Fast, quite strict, not, by the grace of the Lord God, short - it only lasts two weeks. “Pleasant fasting” begins for believers by eating honey: it is eaten with rolls, gingerbread cookies, pies - or in its pure form, over a cup of tea.