On Saturday, April 6, according to the new church calendar, the believers commemorate the memory of the Reverend Mary of Egypt and St. Methodius, Archbishop of Moravsky. It is the day of repentance, rethinking of life and prayer for healing. The old style of this day is celebrated by Zakhari Pechersky and the pre -celebration of the Annunciation.
That is celebrated by the new style
St. Methodius Moravsky was a Greek missionary and associate of St. Cyril. Together, they created a Slavic alphabet, translated the liturgical books and preached Christianity in Greater Moravia. After many trials, Methodius completed his life with the archbishop and left a deep mark in Christian culture.
Reverend Maria Egypt is a symbol of repentance. Her life reminds that even the most dear soul can find the way to salvation. Although Mary's Day is celebrated separately - April 1, her figure is also mentioned on the fifth Saturday of Lent.
In old style
The Julian calendar indicates the day of Zakhari Pechersky, a postman who swore in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, and pre-celebration of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin.
Folk signs on April 6
The people were called Yevtihi Paci on April 6 - if the day was gone without wind, they expected a rich harvest of cereals and vegetables. Other signs:
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morning fog - to long dry weather;
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the bright sun - to cool;
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If the maple "cries" - spring will be warm.
This day was started to whiten apple trees, support branches, prepare for planting.
That cannot be done on April 6
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quarrel, lie, insult humans and animals;
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trim the branches of apple trees, break birch;
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be lazy, envy or anger.
The church encourages spiritual work, prayer, good deeds and abstinence.
What can I do today
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to pray to the saints of Methodius and Mary of Egyptian about health;
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Stay - allowed to eat hot food with oil;
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Fishing - people believed that the perch was being caught well on this day.
Who celebrates the name day
The new style of the birthday is celebrated by Yevtihi and Methodius.
According to the old - Artemy, Vladimir, Peter, Stepan, Jacob.
