On May 5, Orthodox Christians honor the martyr Irina of the Macedonian and the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, "The Unshawed Bowl". In the people this day is known as Irina-Randaments-right now they are starting to plant cabbage and cucumbers.
Holidays Irina, in Penelope peace, lived in the first century in Macedonia. She was the daughter of a pagan ruler Licinia, but chose Christianity. Her path to faith was accompanied by visions - a pigeon, an eagle and a crow flew to her window, each of which carried a symbolic message. After the baptism, Irina suffered severe persecution: they tried to kill her, threw it to the pit with snakes, but she survived and inspired people to accept Christianity. According to legend, she disappeared from the cave where she had to die - the bodies were never found.
In addition to Irina, this day is remembered by the icon of the Virgin Mary "The Untreated Bowl". It is considered a powerful protection against alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling and other harmful dependencies. The icon is often the last hope for those who want to save their relatives. Believers pray in front of her for the purification of her soul and strength to combat temptations.
A holiday in the old style
According to the Julian calendar on May 5 (that is, May 18 in the new style), the Reverend Theodore Sykeot and St. Luke are honored.
Folk signs on Irina-Range
People are associated with gardening in the people of Irina. It is on May 5 that cabbage seedlings are planted - they say that it will bring a generous crop, especially if you do it early in the morning and "that no one can see". If the cabbage after planting drinks a lot of water - wait for dry summer, if little - rainy.
Also on this day watch the weather:
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sunny day - until the warm summer;
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Silent birds - there will be bad weather;
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Lightning is a good cabbage harvest.
That cannot be done on May 5
The ecclesiastical tradition warns against quarrels, envy, gossip and laziness. It is not necessary to leave dirty dishes or complain about life - it, according to beliefs, can cause family troubles or loss of luck.
What can and should be done
On this day, believers turn to prayers to St. Irina - about healing, power to overcome temptations and successful marriage. They also pray in front of the icon "Unsuristy Bowl" - about salvation from addictions.
Birthday May 5
Angel day is celebrated by Irina and Jacob today. According to the old - Vitaliy, Vsevolod, Dmitry, Clement, Luke, Plato, Fedor.
