Content
St. Peter's Day: What Can and Cannot Be Done on This Holiday – Note for Orthodox Christians
12.07.2024 00:05
Today, Orthodox believers honor the memory of two apostles – Peter and Paul.
People call this celebration Peter's Day.
In Rus', on this day it was customary not to allow any despondency and to maintain a positive mood.
In addition, it was necessary to organize a good dinner for your relatives and close friends.
The chief apostles Peter and Paul were the beloved disciples of the Savior Jesus Christ. They approached the spread of Christianity throughout the world with great responsibility.
According to church books, Peter and Paul were martyred for Christianity. However, there is another version of their death.
Thus, in particular, as the beliefs say, the apostles were executed on the same day, and the execution took place on June 29 according to the old style.
The tragic event, according to beliefs, occurred in the year 67 AD.
For Orthodox Christians, the Day of Peter and Paul is an extremely significant event. This celebration is very important for believers, despite the fact that it is not one of the twelve.
What you shouldn't do on St. Peter's Day
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- did not spend money on large purchases;
- did not consume strong alcohol;
- did not perform the wedding ceremony and did not enter into marriage.
It was on July 12 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 St. Peter's 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.
