Orthodox believers celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos
21 September 2020
On September 21, Orthodox believers celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. In honor and glory of this Great holiday, many temples have been consecrated in different countries - from small rural churches to grandiose cathedrals. In the folk tradition, on this day it has long been customary to go to the springs and pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose birth to the ancestors was associated with crystal clear water. Праведные Иоаким и Анна, родители Пречистой Девы Марии The parents of the One Who was to give life to the Savior of the world were called Joachim and Anna and lived in the Galilean city of Nazareth. The couple were wealthy people, owning a large number of livestock. However, one thing darkened their life: having lived to old age, they did not have children. Abomination, according to the tradition of Judaism, was considered God's punishment for sins - therefore, spouses, despite their blameless life, had to endure reproaches from their compatriots. Once Joachim brought a sacrifice to the Jerusalem Temple, but the high priest refused to accept it, referring to the childlessness of the giver. In deep sorrow, Joachim withdrew into the wilderness, where he prayed for forty days and asked the Lord God to give them and his wife a child. At the same time, she strengthened her home prayer and Anna, invoking heavenly mercy. And the prayers of the righteous spouses were heard. The messenger of the Lord God, the archangel Gabriel, appeared to Anna, who told her that soon she and her husband would have a daughter, through whom Salvation would enter the world. Сюжет Рождества Богородицы на праздничной открытке The child who was born soon was named Maria. At the age of three, Joachim and his wife, accompanied by relatives, came to the Jerusalem Temple to fulfill their vow. The temple minister Zechariah and other priests, known for his righteous life, came out to meet them. The girl was placed on the lower of fifteen high steps leading to the Temple - and She, to the surprise of those around her, easily overcame them all, one after another. According to Tradition, Zechariah took the Virgin by the hand and led her into the Holy of Holies, where she was later allowed to enter for prayer. Рождество Пресвятой Богородицы на старинной иконе After the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple, Her parents made a sacrifice to the Lord and retired to Nazareth. And Mary remained in the Temple, where she was brought up together with others children dedicated to God from childhood: she prayed every day, read the inspired Scriptures, did handicrafts ... Joachim, and then his wife, Anna, departed to the Lord when their daughters were nine years old. Обручение Девы Марии с Иосифом According to the Old Testament tradition, all girls who were brought up at the Temple were to enter into marriage upon reaching adulthood. When the high priest reminded the Virgin Mary about this, the Most Pure One answered him that she was dedicated to God and wanted to keep her virginity for life. For this reason, an elderly husband, Joseph the Betrothed, was found for the Virgin Mary, who treated Her vow with understanding and respect. In the house of the righteous Joseph, the Virgin Mary spun yarn for the curtain in the Temple. During this lesson, events took place with Her, remembered by Christians on another great holiday - the Annunciation. In Russia, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in the old days was called Mistresses - and had a number of other folk names, different from region to region. From that day on, it was customary to celebrate the end of the harvest for several days in a row. The women baked oatmeal bread, and then, turning to the Most Holy Theotokos in a touching chant, they broke it into pieces and distributed guests. Праздование Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы в Киево-Печерской лавре Also on the day of the Nativity of the Mother of God, older relatives went to visit the newlyweds. Those had to demonstrate to the elders 'harmony': order in the household and harmony in family life, and then treat those who came. The latter, having tasted the loaf and other dishes offered to them, thanked the spouses and gave them instruction. Греческая церковь на месте Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы. Назарет Many national signs are associated with the Orthodox celebration of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. They say that what the weather is on this day, so will the whole autumn. If a cobweb falls on the plants on this day, the weather will be warm in the next few days. But low-flying migratory birds - on the contrary, to a cold snap. Hoarfrost on the grass or the red color of the sky on September 21 promises wind and rain in speed. On this day, the leaves of aspens falling from the trees 'face up' can tell about the coming cold winter. The future winter cold is also evidenced by a large the amount of husk in the onion of the new crop.
Orthodox believers celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy TheotokosOrthodox believers celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos On September 21, Orthodox believers celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. In honor and glory of this Great holiday, many temples have been consecrated in different countries - from small rural churches to grandiose cathedrals. In the folk tradition, on this day it has long been customary to go to the springs and pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose birth to the ancestors was associated with crystal clear water. Праведные Иоаким и Анна, родители Пречистой Девы Марии The parents of the One Who was to give life to the Savior of the world were called Joachim and Anna and lived in the Galilean city of Nazareth. The couple were wealthy people, owning a large number of livestock. However, one thing darkened their life: having lived to old age, they did not have children. Abomination, according to the tradition of Judaism, was considered God's punishment for sins - therefore, spouses, despite their blameless life, had to endure reproaches from their compatriots. Once Joachim brought a sacrifice to the Jerusalem Temple, but the high priest refused to accept it, referring to the childlessness of the giver. In deep sorrow, Joachim withdrew into the wilderness, where he prayed for forty days and asked the Lord God to give them and his wife a child. At the same time, she strengthened her home prayer and Anna, invoking heavenly mercy. And the prayers of the righteous spouses were heard. The messenger of the Lord God, the archangel Gabriel, appeared to Anna, who told her that soon she and her husband would have a daughter, through whom Salvation would enter the world. Сюжет Рождества Богородицы на праздничной открытке The child who was born soon was named Maria. At the age of three, Joachim and his wife, accompanied by relatives, came to the Jerusalem Temple to fulfill their vow. The temple minister Zechariah and other priests, known for his righteous life, came out to meet them. The girl was placed on the lower of fifteen high steps leading to the Temple - and She, to the surprise of those around her, easily overcame them all, one after another. According to Tradition, Zechariah took the Virgin by the hand and led her into the Holy of Holies, where she was later allowed to enter for prayer. Рождество Пресвятой Богородицы на старинной иконе After the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple, Her parents made a sacrifice to the Lord and retired to Nazareth. And Mary remained in the Temple, where she was brought up together with others children dedicated to God from childhood: she prayed every day, read the inspired Scriptures, did handicrafts ... Joachim, and then his wife, Anna, departed to the Lord when their daughters were nine years old. Обручение Девы Марии с Иосифом According to the Old Testament tradition, all girls who were brought up at the Temple were to enter into marriage upon reaching adulthood. When the high priest reminded the Virgin Mary about this, the Most Pure One answered him that she was dedicated to God and wanted to keep her virginity for life. For this reason, an elderly husband, Joseph the Betrothed, was found for the Virgin Mary, who treated Her vow with understanding and respect. In the house of the righteous Joseph, the Virgin Mary spun yarn for the curtain in the Temple. During this lesson, events took place with Her, remembered by Christians on another great holiday - the Annunciation. In Russia, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in the old days was called Mistresses - and had a number of other folk names, different from region to region. From that day on, it was customary to celebrate the end of the harvest for several days in a row. The women baked oatmeal bread, and then, turning to the Most Holy Theotokos in a touching chant, they broke it into pieces and distributed guests. Праздование Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы в Киево-Печерской лавре Also on the day of the Nativity of the Mother of God, older relatives went to visit the newlyweds. Those had to demonstrate to the elders 'harmony': order in the household and harmony in family life, and then treat those who came. The latter, having tasted the loaf and other dishes offered to them, thanked the spouses and gave them instruction. Греческая церковь на месте Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы. Назарет Many national signs are associated with the Orthodox celebration of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. They say that what the weather is on this day, so will the whole autumn. If a cobweb falls on the plants on this day, the weather will be warm in the next few days. But low-flying migratory birds - on the contrary, to a cold snap. Hoarfrost on the grass or the red color of the sky on September 21 promises wind and rain in speed. On this day, the leaves of aspens falling from the trees 'face up' can tell about the coming cold winter. The future winter cold is also evidenced by a large the amount of husk in the onion of the new crop.Свеча Иерусалима -en
On September 21, Orthodox believers celebrate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. In honor and glory of this Great holiday, many temples have been consecrated in different countries - from small rural churches to grandiose cathedrals. In the folk tradition, on this day it has long been customary to go to the springs and pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose birth to the ancestors was associated with crystal clear water. Праведные Иоаким и Анна, родители Пречистой Девы Марии The parents of the One Who was to give life to the Savior of the world were called Joachim and Anna and lived in the Galilean city of Nazareth. The couple were wealthy people, owning a large number of livestock. However, one thing darkened their life: having lived to old age, they did not have children. Abomination, according to the tradition of Judaism, was considered God's punishment for sins - therefore, spouses, despite their blameless life, had to endure reproaches from their compatriots. Once Joachim brought a sacrifice to the Jerusalem Temple, but the high priest refused to accept it, referring to the childlessness of the giver. In deep sorrow, Joachim withdrew into the wilderness, where he prayed for forty days and asked the Lord God to give them and his wife a child. At the same time, she strengthened her home prayer and Anna, invoking heavenly mercy. And the prayers of the righteous spouses were heard. The messenger of the Lord God, the archangel Gabriel, appeared to Anna, who told her that soon she and her husband would have a daughter, through whom Salvation would enter the world. Сюжет Рождества Богородицы на праздничной открытке The child who was born soon was named Maria. At the age of three, Joachim and his wife, accompanied by relatives, came to the Jerusalem Temple to fulfill their vow. The temple minister Zechariah and other priests, known for his righteous life, came out to meet them. The girl was placed on the lower of fifteen high steps leading to the Temple - and She, to the surprise of those around her, easily overcame them all, one after another. According to Tradition, Zechariah took the Virgin by the hand and led her into the Holy of Holies, where she was later allowed to enter for prayer. Рождество Пресвятой Богородицы на старинной иконе After the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple, Her parents made a sacrifice to the Lord and retired to Nazareth. And Mary remained in the Temple, where she was brought up together with others children dedicated to God from childhood: she prayed every day, read the inspired Scriptures, did handicrafts ... Joachim, and then his wife, Anna, departed to the Lord when their daughters were nine years old. Обручение Девы Марии с Иосифом According to the Old Testament tradition, all girls who were brought up at the Temple were to enter into marriage upon reaching adulthood. When the high priest reminded the Virgin Mary about this, the Most Pure One answered him that she was dedicated to God and wanted to keep her virginity for life. For this reason, an elderly husband, Joseph the Betrothed, was found for the Virgin Mary, who treated Her vow with understanding and respect. In the house of the righteous Joseph, the Virgin Mary spun yarn for the curtain in the Temple. During this lesson, events took place with Her, remembered by Christians on another great holiday - the Annunciation. In Russia, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in the old days was called Mistresses - and had a number of other folk names, different from region to region. From that day on, it was customary to celebrate the end of the harvest for several days in a row. The women baked oatmeal bread, and then, turning to the Most Holy Theotokos in a touching chant, they broke it into pieces and distributed guests. Праздование Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы в Киево-Печерской лавре Also on the day of the Nativity of the Mother of God, older relatives went to visit the newlyweds. Those had to demonstrate to the elders 'harmony': order in the household and harmony in family life, and then treat those who came. The latter, having tasted the loaf and other dishes offered to them, thanked the spouses and gave them instruction. Греческая церковь на месте Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы. Назарет Many national signs are associated with the Orthodox celebration of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. They say that what the weather is on this day, so will the whole autumn. If a cobweb falls on the plants on this day, the weather will be warm in the next few days. But low-flying migratory birds - on the contrary, to a cold snap. Hoarfrost on the grass or the red color of the sky on September 21 promises wind and rain in speed. On this day, the leaves of aspens falling from the trees 'face up' can tell about the coming cold winter. The future winter cold is also evidenced by a large the amount of husk in the onion of the new crop.
