2022 is one of the rare occasions when Eastern and Western Rite Christian celebrate the holiday on the same day.
One of the great Orthodox holidays is approaching – Trinity or Green Christmas time. This year, Christians will celebrate it on the 12th of June. Correspondent.net cites the history, main traditions, landmarks and prohibitions of the Trinity.
Trinity 2022 – date
There is no fixed date for the holiday, it changes from year to year, as it is tied to the lunisolar calendar. Traditionally, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Trinity on the 50th day after the day of Christ’s Resurrection. The holiday is considered the twelfth – one of the twelve most important holidays in Orthodoxy after the Bright Sunday of Christ. In Western Christianity, the Trinity always falls on the first Sunday after Pentecost. In Eastern Christianity, the Sunday of Pentecost itself is the Sunday of the Trinity.
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The icon of the Holy Trinity was painted by Andrei Rublev under the influence of communication with Monk Sergei from Radonozhye
Trinity 2022 – the history of the holiday
The feast of the Trinity is dedicated to the descent of the Most Holy Theotokos and the apostles of the Holy Spirit in the form of fiery tongues. They learned to prophesy and heal various diseases, as well as to bring the Word of God, prophesied by the Savior before His Ascension, to the population of all the nations of the earth.
The name Trinity was formed because today the Most Holy Trinity is revealed to people – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
Later, this holiday was applied to the church event – the Trinity.
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On this day, the Most Holy Trinity is revealed to people – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
Trinity 2022 – traditions
The green time of Christmas on the territory of Ukraine was celebrated by people in pre -Christian times. It is an ancient cult of plants, from which there is a tradition to decorate the house with different plants – calamus, herbs, fragrant flowers. On this day, our ancestors collected medicinal plants, which, according to legend, gained special powers in the Trinity.
In addition, a fresh tablecloth needs to be laid on the table. He is a symbol of prosperity and abundance. Also on the table is a bread, baked chicken, dishes and drinks made of berries.
In temples, solemn services are held. The priests wore green robes. And patrons bring wormwood, tansy, thyme, lemon balm, mint, calamus and cornflowers for the dedication and keep them at home for a year.
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In Trinity there is a tradition to decorate the house with different plants
Trinity 2022 – signs
- Rain – for the year of mushrooms and a good harvest.
- Hot weather – the harvest of cucumbers.
- Cold – in rainy and cold summers.
- Fly swiftly – in the heat.
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Herbal medicines are collected at Trinity
What not to do with Trinity
On this day, you can’t play wedding, but for matchmaking, this is the best time. It is believed that if matchmakers come today, then the partnership will be stable and fun.
It is also forbidden to work on farms and gardens. According to popular belief, all evil spirits wake up on this day, including mermaids.
You should not go to the forest, the mavki is active there. You won’t be cut down by trees either.
Any housework and quarreling in Trinidad is considered a sin and a harbinger of trouble.
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In Trinity, you have to cover the house with a new tablecloth
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