Radonitsa - what is this holiday? What can you do on Radonitsa, and what can not be done?

After the establishment of Orthodoxy in Russia, many customs and traditions passed from paganism. Including this applies to the holiday Radonitsa. Clearly set the date he does not, because celebrated the holiday 9 days after Easter. This day is considered special in commemoration of the dead.

Radonica is a day off?

Radunitsa is celebrated in Fomin for a week on Tuesday. This is a working day, if it does not fall on calendar holidays, which are not accepted to work. But, in spite of this, in the churches at the end of the evening service or after the liturgy, a memorial service is commemorated. It happens in a special way. The Easter songs, which are about joy and eternal life, are sung.

"We will try as much as possible to help the deceased, instead of tears, instead of sobbing, instead of lush tombs - our prayers, alms and offerings about them, so that they and we, too, can receive the promised blessings," writes St. John Chrysostom.

Is it possible to work at the jail in the garden, plant flowers, seedlings?

It is believed that Radunitsa does not need to work in the garden. The same applies to private garden beds, front gardens. You can not plant anything, otherwise the harvest will be bad. If you plant seeds on this day with seeds, it means to have a year for a crop failure and a drought.

It is better not to touch the ground before Radunitsa. The deceased all feel. First you need to get out to the cemetery. If you forget about your buried relatives, they will be saddened and will send bad weather.

Is it possible to wash, clean to the radonice?

Nothing bad in doing homework there. Ironing, washing, you can clean. It is not forbidden by the church. Just light the candle first, and pray for the dead.

Just imagine, in a house where there are small children, washing and cleaning is an integral part of every day. Therefore, on this day, the work of such a plan is allowed.

Is it possible to clean up the church in a cemetery?

On the day of Radonitsa the living remember the deceased and celebrate the victory of life over death, believing that their loved ones fell into the Kingdom of Heaven. Hence the name of the holiday( from the word "joy").

Until that day, the graves of dead relatives should be put in order. Washed monuments, painted fences, the ground is cleaned from foliage and weeds. Also allowed to clean up in Radonitsa. After harvesting on the grave of the deceased, light the candle, pray and remember the food you eat.

Is it possible to walk to the church in the cemetery?

Before Radonitsa go to the cemetery in Fomino Sunday or in another way - Red Hill. On Easter Sunday, you do not need to go to church. Since this tradition came from Soviet times, when it was impossible to attend church. People massively went to the cemetery to honor the deceased.

It is forbidden by the Church's Charter to visit the cemetery during the Holy Week and the Holy Week. On other days you can go to the graves of the dead at will. It is not forbidden by the church.

If you did not manage to get to the cemetery that day, then you need to cover the table at home. It should be the favorite treats of the deceased, as well as three empty plates. They commemorate breakfast, lunch and dinner of this day for the departed into another world.

Is it possible to commemorate the suicides?

Suicides in Radonitsa are not commemorated. For this there is a special day - the Holy Trinity Parent Saturday. During the funeral service, the words of sorrow for the suicides are read in the church.

But! There are exceptional cases for which the Bishop gives permission. In the case of unauthorized murder under pressure, in a mental state, and also in those cases when a person gave his life, saving others, when a misfire of the gun happened, and other accidents, then one can commemorate the deceased. And not only in Radonitsa. Moreover, these deceased persons can be served in the church. They are not to blame for their departure from life.

Is it possible to bathe, swim on the radonice, go to the bath?

There is a special tradition, especially it is revered in suburban homeownership. Melt the bath in Radonitsa. Leave there a clean linen and a towel. But people can not wash themselves on this day, so as not to frighten off the deceased. It is believed that on this day he must wash off all worldly sins and purify himself of dirty thoughts.

Can I cut and dye my hair on Radonitsa?

In the laws of God about hair cutting and painting on Radonitsu nothing is written. And that means when you need to cut and dye your hair, then do it. But before the procedure in this joyful feast day it is necessary to pray. And closer to dinner or evening you can take care of yourself.

Some believers are inclined to claim that on this day one should rejoice in a spiritual encounter with the deceased and, in relation to them, it will be disrespectful. So it or not, no one knows. This holiday goes deep into the centuries, when there was still no hair coloring, as well as a large variety of haircuts.

Can I listen to music, celebrate a birthday?

Radonica is a holiday of joy, not sorrow. And, if it so coincided that both the birthday and the Christian holiday fell on this day, then remember the deceased and celebrate your birthday, listen to music. Just do not turn this day into drunken revelry and hymns. Drinking is considered a great sin.

Is it possible to baptize a woman?

It is believed that the child needs to be baptized the moment you are ready for it. The sooner, the better. And, if the christening falls out with Radonica, then it's very good.

While in church, do not forget to pray for the souls of the departed.

Is it possible to bury at the jail?

It is believed that you can bury a person any day. Going to another world on the week of the Easter holidays means that a person will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. A gravestone is read at the gravestone, and funeral lithium can be ordered at the grave on Radunitsa. It can be read to priests, not only those who died on this day, but also those long-buried.

Can I have sex?

The Church does not forbid carnal pleasures between spouses on any day, except for the time allotted for the post. For those who are out of wedlock, any coition according to the Bible is considered to be fornication.

The 1st letter of the apostle Paul to the Church in Corinth read: "In order to avoid fornication, everyone has his wife, and each has his own husband. Husband give his wife due satisfaction;like a wife to her husband. A wife does not have power over her body, but her husband;the husband does not have power over his body, but his wife. Do not shy away from each other, unless by consent, for a while, for exercise in fasting and prayer, and then again be together, so that Satan does not tempt you with your incontinence. "

What they do for the jelly: customs, signs.

• First of all pay attention to the weather for Radonitsa. If the wind blows and it rains, the deceased are sad that they are not commemorated. To your soul was calm, go to the morning service in the church, put a candle for the dead deceased. Then go to the cemetery. You can remember it there, but the main commemoration should be done at home for a covered table.
• On the parental day, this is the name of this holiday, it is customary to fill the table with treats. In addition, devices are placed on the "otherworldly" guest. You can light a candle and read a prayer. Before the meal they say the words: "The Kingdom of Heaven( the name of the deceased)."In the house it is customary to open the windows and put on the windowsill colored eggs, cookies, candies.
• . During the feast, one should not drink alcohol and be sad about the death of the deceased. This holiday marks the imminent meeting of relatives in the world otherwise. Also this day you can not swear. It is believed that the abuse and quarrels upset the deceased

. Also on this day, an open channel is considered not only for a spiritual encounter with loved ones, but for good requests. People on this day after prayer ask for health improvement, the birth of children, a good harvest, that is not connected with material goods.

In Russia it was thought that if it rains on this day, you need to wash under it. If there was no rain, he was called. With requests to go down for at least a few minutes. For girls to wash in the rain through a gold or silver ring was considered an extension of youth and beauty, and for men gaining happiness.

What should I do to the jail in the cemetery?

According to the traditions of pagan holidays on Radunitsa people carried deities that guarded the peace of the deceased, gifts. These gods were called Radovalki and Mogilki. After people gave them to the cemetery, they went home.

There they set the table, remembered the deceased, and on the street, when meeting with beggars, they were given gifts and treats. So, it is believed that once living members of the family are not forgotten, and their souls are revered until now.

The tradition has come down to our days. In the cemetery for a mention it is necessary to bring boiled eggs with them. One egg is broken against the cross. Purify the scourges on the ground, and give the innards to the poor.

On the grave it is allowed to remember the deceased by the treats, but not to turn it into a large-scale celebration. You can also invite a clergyman to read the memorial prayer. The rest of the commemoration is best transferred to the home table.

If you do not go to your relatives in a cemetery, then no one will remember you when the soul goes to another world. So do not forget the traditions and memorable parental days. Only a couple of hours for commemoration of relatives will not take you much time.

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