On Friday, July 19, Ukrainians honor the memory of the Reverend Macryna - the sister of St. Basil the Great. It is a day with special energy, which has long been revered in the people called "Mokrina". It is enveloped in signs, traditions and beliefs that influenced the daily life of Ukrainians.
What is this holiday?
Reverend Macryna lived in the IV century in Cappadocia (modern Turkey) in a pious family. According to legend, her mother appeared an angel and ordered her daughter to be named after the first martyr. However, in her family she was called Macryna - in honor of her grandmother.
After the death of the groom Macryn, she decided to devote his life to God. She supported her relatives, including the younger brothers - Basil the Great and Gregory of Nassky. Subsequently, with her mother, she went to the monastery, where she took a monastic vow and became a rector.
In the church tradition, Macrin is revered as a miracle worker. It is believed that she could heal ailments, expel evil spirits and even influence the weather.
The traditions and customs of the day
The national name of the holiday - Mokrina - is not in vain. According to the signs, this day is often rainy. In ancient times, people believed that the rain on July 19 is a good sign that promises health, a good autumn and a generous harvest.
Today is considered a good sign:
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Getting into the rain will bring good luck and strengthen health;
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give shelter to the animal, especially the cat - to the well -being in the house;
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do household chores - clean, wash, iron;
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Collect berries, herbs and mushrooms - they have a special power.
But it is a bad sign to drive the animal, to refuse the help of the needy, to swear or to abuse alcohol. They believed that this day was "pouring unclean power", so alcohol can turn into trouble.
Also, do not salt cucumbers or sauce cabbage - "do not stand", our ancestors said.
St. Macryna pray for healing, peace of mind, peace in the family and a happy married life. She is also asked for help in raising children.
Other church mentions on July 19:
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Reverend actions of Constantinople, abbot;
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Reverend Paisius Kyiv-Pechersky;
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Prince Stefan and his mother's mother, the rulers of Serbia;
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The relic of the relics of Reverend Seraphim Sarovsky.
Signs on July 19:
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if the day is clear - another six weeks will be dry;
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rainy day - bad weather is delayed for a long time;
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What day is the fall: dry - before grandmother summer, rain - to raw weather;
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Warm in the morning - there will be a generous harvest.
And they say that the dream seen on the night of July 19, is a greater and promises good luck.
