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Rudny Icon of the Mother of God: What can and cannot be done on this holiday - a note for the Orthodox
24.07.2024 00:05
Today, Orthodox believers venerate the Rudny Icon of the Mother of God, as well as the memory of Saint Euphemia the All-Praised.
Among the people, this celebration is called the Rudny Icon of the Mother of God.
In Rus', on this day it was customary to go to the forest to pick ripe berries and enjoy them.
Saint Euphemia the All-Praised is known to Orthodox believers primarily for the fact that she suffered martyrdom in the city of Chalcedon in 304.
At that time, there was serious persecution of Christians, but Euphemia was a devout Christian and was not afraid of possible retribution for this.
The saint died for her faith, becoming a victim of the actions of the idolatrous Emperor Diocletian. The ruler executed Euphemia after she refused to accept Christianity.
Subsequently, the relics of the holy great martyr Euphemia were placed in a church in the city of Chalcedon.
The council itself was convened in order to formulate the dogma of the Orthodox Church about the nature of the God-man Jesus Christ.
What you shouldn't do on this day
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- did not argue with others;
- did not yell at children or punish them physically;
- did not hide their thoughts, especially good ones.
It was on July 24 that it was considered a grave sin to commit ungodly acts, namely, to lie, envy or intimidate. Otherwise, according to beliefs, one could lose happiness.
What can you do on this day?
Today it is recommended to work hard both on your summer cottage and at home.
In addition, you should go for a swim in a pond - water, according to beliefs, will help you gain health.
It is also worth picking berries in the forest and then making jam from them.
