It is one of the most important Christian holidays. It symbolizes God’s encounter with humanity, as well as winter in spring.
The Presentation of the Lord – falls annually on February 15th. The holiday refers to the twelfth holiday dedicated to Christ and events from his life.
The very name of the holiday is translated as “meeting”, because on this day the Old and New Testaments meet. And among people, February 15 is also associated with the meeting of winter and spring.
History of the Presentation of the Lord
On this day, the Virgin Mary and Joseph came with the baby Jesus to the temple. They wanted to thank God for the firstborn.
The couple is greeted by Simeon the God-Welcome, who introduces humanity. He, like no one else, was waiting for the coming of Christ and, according to legend, he lived for almost 300 years.
Simeon the Accepter of God died when he held the baby in his arms. He immediately recognized the boy as the Messiah.
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The aspiration of the Lord
Traditions for the Presentation of the Lord
On this day, divination was carried out: they put a plate with grain outside for the night and waited, if there is dew on the grain in the morning, then there will be a harvest, if the grain is dry, then there. will not be a harvest.
The church was blessed with water and candles. It is believed that candles have healing powers. They dedicated the house. Holy water removes the evil eye and cures seriously ill patients.
Also on this day, it is customary to forgive all insults and pay off debts.
After Stretenie, they began to do business in the spring – they drove cattle, whitened trees, and prepared for sowing.
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Winter and spring meeting
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