On April 23, the new calendar is the day of the Great Martyr George the Victorious, who is popularly called Yuri the winner. On the same day, the Orthodox celebrate the Light Wednesday - the third day after Easter. And in the folk calendar - Yuriiv is a day rich in signs, traditions and prohibitions.
Who is Yuri Winner
George Kappadocian lived in the III -IV centuries. He was a military man at the court of Emperor Diocletian, but openly opposed the persecution of Christians. He was tortured, but he was wonderfully healed, inspiring many to believe, including Queen Alexander. In the end, both were executed.
Today, Yuri is honored as the patron saint of warriors, courage, defender against evil and illness.
That is celebrated by the old style
According to the Julian calendar, April 23 is the day of the Martyr Terentius and his 40 soldiers, as well as the faithful Hetman Peter Sahaidachny.
Also, light of weekly continues - light Wednesday, and in the temples there are special worship services, with open royal gates.
Folk signs on April 23 - Yuriiv Day
Rain - there will be a lot of grass, good hay.
Warm night - to a good harvest of bread.
Cooling - there will be a lot of millet and oats.
Warm day - summer is close.
In the people on this day began to drive rounds - hence another name: a choir.
That cannot be done today
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Quarrel, swear, envy.
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Work in the garden or garden - "hail will beat the planted".
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Gossip or desire evil to others.
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To be lazy and refused help.
What can and should be done on April 23
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Pray to Yuri the winner about health, protection, happy couple.
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Warriors and their relatives ask for help and patronage.
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Girls can pray for a good groom.
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Wash the morning dew - "on youth and strength."
Birthday April 23
New style: Yuri, George, Yegor, Alexander, Valeria, Athanasius, Ivan, Anatoly, Valery.
Old style: Alexander, Terentius, Fedor, Maxim, Gregory, Jacob.
