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Ascension of the Lord: what can and cannot be done on this holiday - note for Orthodox Christians
13.07.2024 00:05
Today, Orthodox believers celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
Among the people, this celebration has a similar name.
In Rus', on this day it was customary to pray and visit churches in order to thus come into contact with the Higher Powers.
In addition, on this day it was necessary to visit the burial places of loved ones.
The Ascension of the Lord is one of the twelve great Christian religious holidays.
This celebration is closely connected with the life and death of Jesus Christ.
According to religious beliefs, on the fortieth day after Easter, which is a symbol of the ascension of the Savior, he entered the heavenly groves, where he found the kingdom of heaven.
From the above information it follows that this holiday is not specifically tied to a specific date.
On the Ascension of the Lord, extensive worship services are held in churches, which usually begin in the late evening.
As a rule, the services are attended mainly by a large number of Orthodox Christians. In the morning, the Shroud with the image of the face of the Lord is brought out.
What you can't do on Ascension Day
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- did not clean their home;
- did not quarrel, especially with close people;
- did not perform the wedding ceremony and did not enter into marriage.
It was on July 13 that it was considered a grave sin to commit ungodly acts, namely, to be too immersed in household chores. Otherwise, according to beliefs, you can lose your savings.
What can you do on Ascension Day?
Today it is recommended to go to church and hold a prayer service, as well as light candles.
According to popular belief, it is on this day that one should ask the Higher Powers for help in family matters.
It is also worth turning to the Lord with a request for spiritual and physical healing.
