Today, August 19, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates an important holiday.
In this case, we will talk about the Transfiguration of the Lord or Apple Savior.
The holiday in question is a reminder that it is important for people to transform spiritually. RIA Novosti reports the details with reference to Hieromonk Makariy, Chairman of the Department for Church Relations with Society and the Media of the Ivanovo-Voznesensk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church.
It is noted that in order to become different, it is important to repent and live according to Christian commandments.
According to Makarii, on this day it is customary to bless fruits with holy water and then pray. After that, the food is usually left in the temple or taken away.
He noted that on the day of Apple Savior people should start to become like Christ. To do this, it is important for a believer to get rid of sin, since it interferes with the imitation of Christ.
“…We need repentance, we need to live as Christians,” added Father Makarii.
