Trinity and Spirit Day in 2017: what number, how many days after Easter? Trinity - signs and customs: what can and can not be done? Can I go to the cemetery to the Trinity?

Article will tell you about what the Trinity is, how this Orthodox holiday triumphs and what are the signs.

The Trinity and the Spirits Day in 2017: what number, how many days after Easter?

The Trinity is an important Orthodox holiday, occupying a special place for all believers in the church calendar. Trinity is, more simply, the "birthday" of the Orthodox Church and the baptism of all parishioners. On that day, the faithful companions of Christ, the apostles, received their baptism.

The Trinity is celebrated exactly 50 days after Easter( to be more precise, 40 days are due after Christ's resurrection and 10 after ascension). In 2017, the Trinity falls on June 4 ( this is exactly 50 days from the celebration of Easter).The Trinity also has one more name, "Pentecost"( precisely because of the number of days).This holiday always falls on Sunday.

Holy Trinity: how many days are celebrated?

The Holy Holiday "Trinity" is preceded by another day - Prelopovenie. His church marks a few weeks before the Trinity and from this day begins active preparation for the celebration. Preparation is an important part of the holiday, it starts with hymns that help the believer to receive the Holy Spirit.

The Trinity is celebrated on the same day, but the day after the holiday, on Monday, the day of the Holy Spirit should be celebrated. It is he who is the "culprit" of all the blessings that descended upon man. On Monday, accept to read seven special prayers, they are read once a year.

INTERESTING: It is important to note that after Easter and before the Trinity, no one can bow their knees in the church and all the prayers are read standing. But on the Trinity it is necessary, first of all, to fall on your knees and ask for those who have already died, so that the living was calm.

Icon of the Trinity

Can I go to the cemetery on the Trinity?

The Trinity is an important Orthodox holiday of "all living people".That is why the symbol for the church on this day is a birch sprig that has just blossomed. It is customary to decorate the whole church with such twigs, many believers also decorate their homes.

It's because the Trinity is a "holiday of life", it's not worth to go to the cemetery that day. For this purpose, there is a special "Parent's Day", in which one must visit the graves of all deceased relatives and put order there. In the Trinity, the dead should be commemorated in the church, on this day instead of the cemetery, visit the temple.

Before the Trinity go to the cemetery?

To remember the departed is a good tradition that teaches children to have good habits, and adults do not forget important people. Remembrance consists in a number of simple customs, such as: to put things in order on the grave( to remove weeds, garbage, to level the ground, to wash the monument, to leave flowers and symbolic treats).

To visit the cemetery, the church has special days like, for example, Radunitsa( Parent's Day).It comes on the second Tuesday after Easter( remember it is not difficult).It is believed that on this day all the dead together with the living genuinely rejoice in the resurrection of Christ.

INTERESTING: It's not advisable to go to the cemetery at the cemetery, but on Saturday before the Trinity it is possible. The day is called "Trinity Saturday".

Remembrance of the Dead

Parental Saturday before the Trinity 2017, when?

The Trinity Parents' Saturday is an important memorial day for all Orthodox believers. In 2017, he comes on June 3, as the Trinity itself is celebrated on June 4.This Parental Day should always occur 48 days after Easter.

Who is commemorated on the Trinity?

On this day, one should remember the deceased and sing a memorial prayer, for those who led a righteous memorial life. It is believed that on this day the Lord in a special way takes prayers for all souls, even for those who are in hell. Similarly, the Orthodox believe that everyone who asks for forgiveness on this day will necessarily receive it.

Is it possible to commemorate the Holy Trinity?

Suicide is a terrible sin, but in life there are often such situations that, in a fit of deep disappointment or resentment, a person commits this act. And then the family wondered how to honor the deceased, if the church denies suicide and does not burial of such dead people?

For such people you can not read the usual church prayer and requiems for such people are not employed. It is for this that there is a special day - the Parent Universe Saturday( just the day that precedes the Trinity).Nevertheless, one should know that on this day one should read a common prayer for all the dead, and not specific suicides. Therefore, the martyrs will not get much better from this, but the relatives will be able to pay tribute and calm themselves a little.

On this day, relatives of suicides pray with special diligence and hide what really happened in the first place, since this too is a sin. If the worshiper hides the cause of the death of his relative or does not pray properly, the Lord may not accept these prayers. In Radonitsu( second Tuesday after Easter), you can remember all the dead, including those killed.

IMPORTANT: Self-injured can not be mentioned in common church prayers. For them, one should read special prayers on special days of memory, realizing that this is not a requiem. It is only a comfort to relatives and therefore it is necessary to read a prayer in a church or at home, and not with a buried body. It is also good to put a candle behind the soul's repose, but where exactly - you need to ask the clergyman, as it is impossible to do this before the general icons.

Who is commemorated on the Trinity?

Is it possible to baptize the Trinity?

There are no special prohibitions on the baptism of the baby in the Trinity, but not every church will agree, because it is a great holiday and takes a lot of time and effort to prepare. However, small churches can agree to baptism on that day.

If the priest has agreed to baptize you, you must understand that you are very lucky. You should not contradict the rituals on this day, argue and disobey the cleric. Baptism should pass quietly and by all means. You can not be late, you can not dress vulgarly, you can not swear and misbehave yourself.

IMPORTANT: If you want to baptize a child on the day preceding the Trinity, you should know that it is better not to do it. Radonica is a memorial day, on this date you need to honor the dead.

Can I work on the Trinity?

For a long time orthodox people honored the traditions of the church and respected all church holidays. In the Trinity it was considered a bad omen to go out to work in the field and work somehow. Hard work could somehow harm the person, because instead of rejoicing the Lord, people were distracted by work.

IMPORTANT: Even the fact that every working day was valued very expensive for a simple peasant could not allow him to go out into the field. After all, such work in the Trinity could bring in harvests, which is even worse.

Decorated temple on the Trinity

Can I bathe in the Trinity in the river, sea, bath?

There is one interesting sign for the Trinity, which should be honored, and which should be adhered to. It is believed that the Trinity can not swim, but it is here about natural reservoirs. Christianity considers such a sign as pagan superstition.

Speaking specifically, the week before the Trinity is considered very dangerous, as the waters of rivers, seas and lakes are filled with souls and evil spirits. These souls appear in the form of mermaids. They can grab a man and drag him into the "other world".To believe in a sign or not is everyone's business. As for the bath or the bath - it's completely safe.

Can you clean up the Trinity?

Any work on Sunday on the Trinity is considered a sin. The fact is that instead of working it is necessary to honor the Lord and read the prayers. Especially the warning refers to hard work: working on the ground( garden, garden), washing, sewing and cleaning. All this should be done before the holiday itself comes. Some household chores may be followed by an exception, such as a fine cleaning( for example, if you accidentally scatter something) and cooking, washing dishes.

Can I get a haircut on the Trinity?

In the Orthodox faith, special warnings for caring for yourself, in particular hair cutting, mustaches, beards and nails are not available. The Orthodox Church denies all superstitions and, therefore, to get a haircut on the Trinity is absolutely safe.

Can you fish for the Trinity?

The church does not have special warnings about fishing in the Trinity. Fishing is not a job that is banned on a holiday, but a rest and a way to spend time pleasantly. Orthodoxy allows you to relax in nature, organize a picnic and fish, as well as honor the Lord. On the other hand, popular beliefs warn a person from fishing in the Trinity, as the waters are filled with dead souls and mermaids who can play a "cruel joke" with him.

Signs on the Trinity

Can we mow the grass in the Trinity?

Mow grass in the Trinity can not, as well as doing any work in the garden and in the garden. Such work can harm a person and bring him many unhappiness: health problems, crop failure, cattle disease.

Can I go in for sports in the Trinity?

Sport is not work, but an activity for the soul and body, exercises that bring health. That is why the church does not prohibit Orthodox people from doing sports in the Trinity and can do it voluntarily with a kind and calm soul.

Can I embroider on the Trinity?

Any work in the Trinity is considered a sin and therefore such an occupation as sewing and even embroidery is also considered. Set it aside for another day and try not to "anger" the Lord in the Trinity, breaking his covenants. Even if you are embroidering icons with threads or beads, you should not engage in such needlework in the Trinity.

Is it possible to put candles on the Trinity?

The Trinity is a holiday, which is not only possible, but even you need to put candles. This is done, both for health and for peace. If you only want to remember a loved one, it is best to put a candle to him on the previous day, on Saturday. In the Trinity put a candle for health before the icon, from which you are looking for protection.

IMPORTANT: Of course, on such a holiday one should not leave without attention and honor the icon of the Holy Trinity. By custom, people even put her three candles at once. Pay the same attention to the icon of the Mother of God and the Patron.

Is it possible to make a wake for the Trinity?

Clergymen believe that the Trinity is the triumph of life and all living things. That is why a wake is very undesirable this day, because there are special days for the reverence of the dead. However, if an event forced you to bury a loved one on that day or celebrate his anniversary of death, you can do this, but it is advisable not to visit the cemetery.

What is prepared for the Trinity, what dishes?

A person who respects the traditions and customs of the Orthodox Church is also interested in the issue of preparing for the Trinity, in particular, that it is required to cook and serve on the table to his relatives. On the Trinity it is customary to visit his friends and relatives after the church service, go to visit and celebrate.

As the holiday most often falls on the first summer days, the table is decorated with many "fresh" dishes: salads, fresh potatoes, vegetable dishes. People also used to serve on the first okroshka, lean or meaty.

Celebrating the Trinity

If the child was born on the Trinity: the sign

The Trinity is a big and bright holiday for all believers. Therefore, all the good that happened to a person on this day, was to bring him only good. The birth of a child in the Trinity is a good sign that will bring the baby happiness, health and God's blessing.

If the wedding on the Trinity: a sign

Long since all the good deeds committed in the Trinity, respected and it was believed that they can bring to the believer only good. The wedding on Sunday( the Trinity always drops out on a Sunday) is rare, but in large cities it has a right to exist, because the registrars work every day.

IMPORTANT: To marry in the Trinity is a good sign, as well as to get married. It was believed that such an event would certainly bring young people happiness in their lives, healthy children.

Post after the Trinity: how to comply, what are the rules?

After the Trinity one should observe fasting, it is called the "Petrov Post".Beginning his post takes on Monday the Day of Saints - June 12.All week after the Trinity in 2017( from June 5 to 11), people can celebrate and eat meat, but after adhering to a four-week fast.

This post should cleanse a person before the triumph of another important Orthodox holiday - the day of Peter and Paul. To last Petrov post on July 11.It is interesting that the Petrov Post can change its number of days each year, depending on how early or late Easter began. The longest recorded post lasted 42 days( it's exactly 6 weeks), and the shortest - only 8.

What to do with the birch branches after the Trinity?

As already mentioned, churches and houses of Orthodox people on the trinity are usually decorated with young branches of birch and other trees( also possible).After the celebration, the branches were not thrown out. It was customary to put them under the roofs and store them there, like the amulet, to the first bathing flames where they were burned.

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