On Saturday, May 4, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honors the memory of the Holy Martyr Pelagia on the new calendar and recalls the female myrrh-the first witnesses of the Resurrection of Christ.
That is celebrated by the believers in the new style
The Holy Pelagia, who lived in the III century, is known as a symbol of faithfulness to Christ. She denied the son of Emperor Diocletian, choosing the spiritual path. After the baptism, Pelagia allegedly healed the servants who were blinded, and later suffered a martyrdom: she was executed on fire, after which, according to legend, the body melted like a fragrant world.
Also on this day are honored by women-mishops-Maria Magdalen, Salomia, John, Martha, Maria, Susanne and others who were the first to learn about the resurrection of Jesus. People are called "women's holiday", and also - "grandma's a week" when they honor motherhood and women's care.
The temples hold festive worship services, greet women, thank them for their love and support.
What an old-fashioned holiday
According to the Julian calendar, the Holy Martyr Square and Bishop Janairi are honored today.
Folk signs for May 4
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If there is no dew in the morning - wait for changes in the weather.
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The cuckoo is forging - to good weather.
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If the day is cloudy - ahead of protracted rains.
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Many May beetles will be drought.
What can't be done
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Quarrel, conflict, show greed or envy.
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Refuse to help those who ask.
What can and should be done
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To help offended, hungry, homeless.
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Grandma, moms, sisters are the main women of the family.
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Do good - by signs, it will return twice.
Who celebrates the name day
Birthday on May 4 in a new style: Pelagia, Cyril, Clement, Nikita, Florian, Nikifor.
Old style: Alexander, Denis, Ivan, Kindrat, Nicholas, Fedor, January, Jacob.
