Days of special remembrance of the dead in 2017 According to the canons of the Orthodox Church, they are shifted relative to Easter. The exception is one day, characteristic only for Russia.
The days when the Church especially remembers the dead are traditionally called in Rus' parent's Saturdays. Saturday is considered a day of rest, so we pray for the repose of our loved ones and all Orthodox Christians and saints who have died since time immemorial. Parental Saturdays are called because we most often remember our deceased parents and direct ancestors. Almost all days of remembrance were determined on church calendar back in the days of the first Christians.
UNIVERSAL PARENTAL SATURDAY (MEAT SATURDAY) in 2017 falls on 18th of Febuary. The basis for the establishment of Ecumenical commemoration on this day was the fact that next Sunday the Last Judgment and the Second Coming of Christ are remembered. In addition, during preparation for Lent on this day, Christians are called to love all the previously departed and remember that we are with them in the one Body of Christ.
The 2nd, 3rd, 4th SATURDAYS OF GREAT LENT fall in 2017 respectively on March 11, March 18 And March 25.
In addition to the ecumenical remembrance of the dead, performed on some parental Saturdays, the Church holds ecumenical memorial services on the Saturdays of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks of Great Lent. These days, the Church prays for the forgiveness of Christians of “voluntary and involuntary sins... and their eternal repose with the Saints.”
Radonitsa occupies a special place in the annual circle of church holidays; this day is located immediately after Holy Week, which calls on Christians not to suffer over the death of loved ones, but to rejoice at their birth into eternal life.
On this day, the same funeral service is performed as on Ecumenical Parental Saturday. These days of remembrance are also brought together by the fact that they are located in the church circle a week before Lent. Trinity Parental Saturday precedes the Apostolic or Petrine Fast.
DIMITRIEVSKAYA SATURDAY in 2017 falls on November 4 and this year coincides with the holiday in the name of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.
Dimitrievskaya Saturday was established by Dmitry Donskoy after the Battle of Kulikovo, on this day the Church historically remembers all Orthodox soldiers.
IN last years Another day of remembrance of soldiers has become widespread - 9th May, in memory of those who suffered during the hard years of the Great Patriotic War. This day is not approved by the Church, the tradition is just being formed.
Eastern Christians have a tradition of creating another funeral Saturday- before the Day of Intercession. In 2017 it falls on October 7th.
All dates are given according to the new style.
On all days it is possible to commemorate a deceased person baptized in the Orthodox Church during the Liturgy. For this purpose, special notes are submitted in advance, colloquially called "Mass of repose."
Repose can be ordered in monasteries The Indestructible Psalter, which has long been considered a great alms for a deceased soul.
There is also a custom to order funeral services, which can be served not only in churches, but also in cemeteries.
There is another type of remembrance, funeral lithium, can be performed by a layman in a cemetery or at home.
Exists ancient tradition consecration of Kutya– special funeral meal, which after consecration is eaten at home with prayer.
In addition, among Orthodox Christians it is widespread to commemorate the dead by giving alms. Particularly in this series is the serving "to the canon", that is, the laity’s offerings to the temple of food for the clergy’s meal, the distribution of food to those working in the church and those in need.
Trying to find out what date Parents' Day is in the coming 2017, we invariably show a desire to pay honors to deceased relatives and friends. It is so important to pay tribute to their memory and respect. This helps maintain the connection between generations and is prerequisite spiritual life. Very little is required of us - to know when these days will be celebrated, only in this case can we adequately prepare for them.
What is Radonitsa?
Called Radonitsa or sometimes Radunitsa, this day is one of the special holidays set aside by the church to honor the dead. Such special days (there are 8 of them in a year) are celebrated on Saturdays, which is where their name comes from - “parental Saturdays”.
However, Radonitsa stands apart in the series of these memorable days, since for the most part it almost always falls on a Tuesday. The peculiarity of this most important parent's day of the year is not only that it is celebrated on Tuesday, but also that in terms of its significance it ranks first among all memorial days.
Not assigned to Radonitsa exact date, every year the time of this day changes depending on when Easter is celebrated. Wanting to find out what date is parent’s day in 2017, you just need to count 9 days from Easter Sunday and get the exact date of Radonitsa. That is, in other words, this is the first Tuesday after Krasnaya Gorka (Fomina Sunday). Thus, the date of parent's day in 2017 falls on April 25.
Memorial days
In order to be able to timely honor the memory of deceased relatives and friends, taking care of their souls by reading prayers and visiting the cemetery in order to maintain order at the graves, it is simply necessary to know the exact days of commemoration. Orthodox parenting days in 2017 fall on the following dates:
Now that you know the parents’ days to visit the cemetery in 2017, you will be able to properly prepare and arrange a memorial rite worthy of your deceased relatives and friends.
Origins and meaning of Radonitsa
According to the testimony of many scientists and biblical figures, including John Chrysostom, the history of Radonitsa goes back to ancient times. Even in the times of paganism, it was a great holiday of remembrance of the dead, held on a wide scale. On this day, people gathered at the burial mounds, held a funeral feast and noisy celebrations, trying to appease the souls of the deceased. This holiday is ingrained in the popular consciousness so deeply that official church after a long time, she recognized this day, elevating it to a special rank.
The meaning of this holiday is hidden in its name, which may sound differently among different Slavic peoples. These are Radovnitsa (some regions of Russia), and Mogilki, and Grobki (Ukraine), and Naviy Den (Belarus).
The joy of resurrection on special days
However, in any case, “Radonitsa” in its origin is equated to both the word “joy” and the concept of “kindred”. What kind of joy can we talk about on such a mournful day? The Church explains: when visiting the temple and graves of our ancestors on Radonitsa, we should not fall into despondency and melancholy, but rejoice for loved ones who appeared before the face of the Lord. They are now close to God and their souls rejoice, being in love and happiness.
So, why shouldn’t we, their descendants, rejoice for them by offering prayers? By tidying up the grave, we also perform a certain ritual action, symbolically meaning preparation for the resurrection of the soul.
The main thing that we must and can do on this day for deceased relatives is to devote sufficient time to prayers. If it is not possible to invite a priest to the grave to read the litiya (funeral prayer service), then you can do it yourself. It is prayers that our family and friends need, and not excessive eating and drinking of alcohol. This is what the Church teaches, and this is how you need to act according to your conscience and the dictates of your heart.
Procedure and basic rules
In the morning of any Mother's Day, Orthodox Christians go to church, taking with them a Lenten lunch, which is donated either to the church or to poor people who are in dire need of help. After holding the funeral service, they usually go to cemeteries, where they also read prayers and clean up. Traditions such as commemorating food and drinking directly at graves are still very strong. Traditionally, this can be understood, but the church is against such actions. In principle, everyone acts according to their own concepts, but still, organizing a drunken feast at graves is not a godly thing.
Radonitsa in Rus'
By the way, in Rus', towels and tablecloths were laid out on Radonitsa directly on the grave mound, and, having laid out a rich meal, the whole family enjoyed the meal. We ate and drank so much that sometimes we immediately fell asleep. The list of obligatory dishes included those painted yellow or green color eggs, dry pies special recipe, pancakes, porridge.
Before the start of the funeral feast, the head of the family rolled eggs along the grave and then buried one of them in the ground, as if allowing the deceased to join the Easter meal. A glass of vodka was always poured onto the grave, which is also not welcomed by the modern church. After dinner, to which the beggars were always invited and treated, they remained in the cemetery for a short time, peacefully spending time in conversations, and only then went home. In the evening, the youth organized festivities with songs, dances and fun activities.
Signs and beliefs for parent's day
among the people great importance attached importance to the weather that fell on Radunitsa. We were especially looking forward to the rain.
- It was believed that the rain on this day had a special power - to preserve and prolong youth and health, beauty, prosperity, and happiness. Small children sang special songs to invite rain. If it really rained, they washed themselves with its water, exposing their face to the rain. And the girls did this in a special way, passing rainwater through a gold or silver ring in order to be beautiful and happy.
- The rain foreshadowed a year rich in harvest.
- It was strictly forbidden to plant or sow anything on this day - this led to the possibility of losing the entire harvest.
- If it stood on Radonitsa warm weather, they said, “the parents breathed in warmth.”
By deepening our knowledge about parent's day, we will be able to take a different look at the meaning of this holiday of remembrance. And showing correct example to our children, we can hope that this tradition will be passed on further, uniting the representatives of the clan into a single whole.
The church calendar marks many holidays revered by Orthodox Christians. These include parents' Saturdays. Most of them depend on the calendar celebration of Easter, so they change dates from year to year.
- the time during which liturgies are served in all churches and temples, remembering the dead. For such holidays, Orthodox Christians write notes with the names of their deceased relatives so that the priests will mention them during the service. Also on these days, it is customary to visit cemeteries to pay tribute to the memory of your loved ones.
In addition to the usual ones, there are also Ecumenical Parental Saturdays. At this time, all the deceased are commemorated, including those who went missing, those who were not properly buried, as well as saints who died for the Orthodox faith.
Parents' Saturdays in 2017
February 18 - Ecumenical Meat and Eating Parents' Saturday. It is so named because of the ban on eating meat products. The holiday begins 7 days before the start of Lent before Easter. Saturday is popularly called Little Maslenitsa because it takes place a week before Maslenitsa. On this day, all Orthodox believers serve a memorial service for all the departed since the creation of the world. According to tradition, a special dish is prepared - kutya. It is a porridge with nuts, candied fruits or dried fruits, smeared with honey. The special meaning of this dish is that grain, in order to produce bread, must first decay and then be reborn. Likewise, the human body must be buried in order for the immortal soul to continue its path in the Kingdom of Heaven. On this day they attend church, illuminate the Kutya, and a trip to the cemetery is undesirable. In a temple or at home, it is worth praying for all the departed in order to help them ascend to the Lord:
"Jesus Christ! Your servants pray to You for the repose of all those who have now passed away and who live in the Kingdom of Heaven. Rest the souls of the unburied, and grant them eternal peace under Your gaze. From the beginning of the created world to this day. We pray for everyone, for everyone who died on earth and in water, in air and hollow. Amen".
March 25 is parental Saturday of the fourth week (or week) of Lent. During the period of Lent, Orthodox Christians continue to pray for the souls of their deceased relatives, visit the cemetery, where they also ask the Lord to have mercy on all the deceased. During the period of fasting, if parental Saturdays do not fall on significant church holidays, services are short. The Church has established 3 days of prayer, corresponding to each parental Saturday. Orthodox Christians carry notes with the names of everyone they want to remember, and also bring food to the canon. This ancient tradition of remembering the dead through the offered food.
April 25 - Radonitsa. The name comes from the word “rejoice”, because Holy holiday Easter continues. This day falls on Tuesday, and after a memorial service and Easter chants, Orthodox Christians visit the graves of their deceased relatives to commemorate and pray for their souls:
“Our Lord Almighty. We believe in You and trust in the Kingdom of Heaven. Take to yourself the souls of our relatives (names), and guide us on the true path, and deliver us from the evil one, unclean thoughts, anger and inappropriate sorrow. Let us rejoice together, so that the souls of our loved ones may ascend to You. Amen".
On May 9, all deceased soldiers are commemorated. This great day is celebrated throughout the country. Celebrating main holiday Victory in the Great Patriotic War, all Orthodox Christians pray for the souls of the defenders who fell in battle. The liturgy also mentions all military personnel who gave their lives for the human race, for its prosperity and well-being.
June 3 - Trinity Parents' Saturday. It, like meat-eating, is celebrated on the eve of Lent. On this day, a memorial service (night vigil) is held, where they pray for the souls of all departed Orthodox Christians since the creation of the world. Mention is made of the great martyrs who accepted death from unbelievers without abandoning their faith in Jesus Christ. This day also precedes the holiday of Trinity, or, as it is also called, Pentecost.
October 28 - Dmitrievskaya Parents' Saturday. The holiday is named in honor of Demetrius of Thessalonica, the holy great martyr. This day was originally set aside to commemorate the deceased soldiers who fought at the Battle of Kulikovo. Now Dmitrievskaya Parental Saturday is a day of remembrance of all deceased Orthodox Christians.
Every Orthodox Christian sacredly honors church holidays and spends time in prayer. They open their souls to the Lord, cleanse their consciousness and help them take the righteous path. Words coming from the heart always find a response in Heaven, so the place for prayer words does not play a huge role. You can pray at home in front of holy images, by candlelight, or simply in a moment of weakness and doubt. We wish you happiness and don't forget to press the buttons and
What date is Parents' Day in 2019, the date of the main memorial day of the departed Radonitsa (Parents) is easy to determine according to the Orthodox church calendar 2019. May 7 Radonitsa is the date of the memorial holiday, when Orthodox Christians celebrate a special memorial day - Parents or Parents' Day 2019.
The date of Radonitsa 2019 can be calculated independently if the date of Easter this year is known. The countdown is made from the date of the celebration of the Great Church Holiday - Bright Christ's Resurrection. celebrated on April 28. By counting 9 days from a known date, you can find out what date Parents' Day will be in 2019.
Radonitsa or Radunitsa is an Orthodox spring holiday, also called Parents' Day. In 2019, as in previous and subsequent years, this an important event for Orthodox Christians refers to moving holidays, in the church calendar the holiday is included in the number of Parents' Saturdays. Parents' days in every calendar year eight, seven out of eight are celebrated on Saturdays, hence the name - Parents' Saturday.
Razgadamus considers it educational. Parental Saturday, called the Ecumenical Panikhida in the Orthodox Church, is a Saturday when a special service, called the Ecumenical, is held in churches; the clergy conduct it in memory of the departed. Saturday, translated from Hebrew, means days of rest, tranquility; Saturday, due to its meaning, is more suitable than other days of the week for reading prayers for the repose of the dead. Parents' Saturday - the day when the deceased are commemorated - received its name in memory of deceased parents and close relatives who lived on earth.
Parents' Day or Radonitsa is a day of blessed memory, a sad, memorable and at the same time joyful holiday. On this day joy is expressed for the departed, for their transition to eternal life. Finding eternal life for the dead is the meaning of Parental Saturday, the main meaning of the memorial day Radonitsa.
When is the memorial Parents' Day in 2019 for the Orthodox: May 7
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Radonitsa does not have its own date, the date of celebration changes from year to year, but Tuesday is the day of the week that remains unchanged. In 2019, Tuesday May 7th is the day when the most important memorial day is celebrated, the most important Parents' Day for the Orthodox - Radonitsa.
Memorial days revered by most Christians; In order to timely remember parents, loved ones and relatives who were among the living until quite recently, there are designated dates. Knowing the numbers of memorial days and the dates of Parental Saturdays is the sacred duty of every Christian in order to honor, remember and commemorate the souls of the dead in a timely manner.
Parents' Saturdays in 2019 and memorial days
- March 2, 2019 – Ecumenical Meat Saturday
- March 23, 2019 – Second Memorial Parent Saturday
- March 30, 2019 – Third Memorial Parent Saturday
- April 6, 2019 – Fourth Memorial Parent Saturday
- May 7, 2019 – Radonitsa (Radunitsa) – falls on Tuesday
- May 9, 2019 – Memorial day for fallen soldiers – Tuesday
- June 15, 2019 – Trinity Memorial Saturday
- November 2, 2019 – Dmitrievskaya Saturday
Orthodox Radonitsa: history and traditions
The word Radonitsa was formed from the word genus; later Orthodoxy found a connection between the holiday and the meaning of joy. The holiday Radunitsa - from the word rejoice - symbolizes the joy of the Resurrection of Christ and the approaching general resurrection from the dead every year.
The history of the holiday goes back to ancient times. In the spring, it has long been customary for the Slavs to remember the dead. Noisy celebrations with sacrifices were held. To the rainbows - deities protecting the souls of the buried - ancient people He made sacrifices so that the coming year would be fruitful and bring prosperity to all those in need.
The church has preserved Christian traditions ancestors to this day. From year to year Orthodox Christians celebrate Great victory The Creator above death, they celebrate the Resurrection of Christ and the eternal life He granted. 9 days after the significant event, according to Orthodox traditions, believers remember their parents, celebrate the birth of eternal life of loved ones, remember the dead on a bright day - Radonitsa or a special memorial day in church, in cemeteries.
What to do on Parents' Day, how to remember the deceased correctly
It so happened that people and the church have different attitudes towards memorial days. Pagan rituals that came from ancient times, unfortunately, have survived to this day. On Parents' Day with colored eggs, Easter cakes, alcoholic drinks, meat dishes people walk in a long line to the graves of deceased relatives. At the cemetery they drink vodka, eat the food they brought, leaving leftover food on the graves of the deceased so that their souls can join the festive family meal.
The Church does not agree with such a tradition and teaches parishioners how to properly remember the deceased on the main Parents’ Day, what needs to be done so that, according to church rules, to give the necessary honor to the deceased. Relatives who have passed on to another world need prayer for their departed souls. Vodka and colored eggs cannot replace the words spoken at the grave.
After prayer, the church recommends cleaning the grave - a special ritual, which, according to church canons, means mandatory preparation for the resurrection of the soul. Believers who observe Orthodox traditions, they invite a priest to the graves to perform a prayer service, light candles for the repose of the souls who have rested in peace.
Orthodox fasting is not a simple food restriction. The essence of fasting is to teach a person to appreciate the good qualities in himself, to cleanse the soul of excesses and sins.
In Orthodoxy, there are several basic rules that require adherence: church holidays, one-day and multi-day fasts, customs and traditions.
Great Easter, Petrov, Assumption, Nativity Fast in 2019
The clergy call fasting an ancient virtue. Along with the fact that a person eats food to support his life, he should also “nourish the soul.” This is precisely why fasting exists, so that together with prayers one can take the path of Christ’s path to crucifixion and resurrection.
In fact, fasting is a way to teach a person to restrain his desires, to avoid excesses, gluttony and excess. Refusing luxury, restraining himself from much, a person learns and is reborn, while simultaneously presenting his personal “gift” to God in this way.
Great Easter Lent considered one of the most important to comply with. Its goal is quite simple - to prepare a person for the celebration of the most significant holiday of the year - Easter. Fasting haunts the ancient scripture where Jesus wandered in the desert for a period of days. All this time, a person should deny himself food, pray and repent to God, go to church and glorify Jesus Christ.
Following Lent also requires careful preparation, which occurs according to a certain schedule:
preparation for fasting Petrov post begins on the first day of the week, the week of which is called the “Sunday of All Saints.” It is not uncommon for this fast to be called the “Apostolic Fast” because all the Holy Apostles should be remembered. Lent begins right before the Orthodox celebration dedicated to the feast of the apostles Peter and Paul. It is interesting that the duration of this fast can vary, depending on how Easter was celebrated in the year.
This fast is distinguished by strict dry eating on the days designated by the church: the third day of the week and the fifth. On other days there is a different order: Monday - you can eat hot food, but only that which was prepared without any addition of oil. On other days, a person is allowed to eat food from vegetable fruits, seasoned with vegetable oils.
Dormition post begins exactly after Petropavlovsky. The Dormition Fast does not last long - only two weeks. This post has a very noble meaning - it was created in order to glorify and imitate the Mother of God. It is known that mother of God Before going to heaven, she spent considerable time in prayer and carefully observed fasting.
It is not difficult to follow the Assumption fast. Three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) include complete dry food, and the rest are allowed to eat plant foods, seasoned with any vegetable oil. On one day it is allowed to eat fish - on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Christmas post is also considered one of the most important and great. It begins at the end of autumn and lasts until January 7 of the next year. The fast is exactly forty days and it was established so that each person would make a sacrifice to his Savior, limiting himself to exquisite food. This fast is different in that, unlike others, it allows you to eat fish on any day, and food seasoned with vegetable oil only on Saturday and Sunday.
The Nativity fast involves complete abstinence from food by a person until the first star appears in the sky. Only after this should you eat special dishes prepared for the holiday.
Fasting on Wednesday and Friday in 2019
Spiritually, observe fasts in Wednesday And Friday- very important. So, what does such a post mean? On Wednesday, as the church says, fasting is dedicated to the betrayal of Judas towards the Lord, which occurred on Wednesday. Friday is necessary to remember all the sufferings of Jesus Christ on the cross.
It is significant that the fast, which is observed on Wednesday and Friday, lasts all year round.
Exceptions, depending on the calendar, may be continuous weeks. During these weeks, fasting can be canceled. Weeks are a time for Orthodox holidays, or days intended for preparation for holidays and large multi-day fasts.
It should also be noted that if a person has severe infirmities and illnesses during a certain period of time, then he should ask the clergyman or spiritual mentor for some relief regarding such fasting on Wednesday and Friday.
It is also worth knowing about that each day of fasting (Wednesday or Friday) begins at midnight.
That is, on Tuesday at 12 am you should already fast and follow it until 12 am the next day - exactly 24 hours.
But he won't sin either Orthodox man, if he follows the fast not by the hour, but in the evening. This is more suitable for a regular worship service.
Evening is considered the time when the first star appears in the sky.
The main idea of the post- be able to limit yourself from excesses in food and perform full obedience to the Church. You should spend enough time in prayer and repentance, refrain your tongue from bad words, do not judge your neighbors, do not gloat or envy.
For many Orthodox people, fasting on Wednesday and Friday has become an integral part of life. Parents instill them in their children without thinking about the meanings and implications, making them commonplace and a habit.
However, knowledge is of great importance Old Testament, spiritual traditions and customs of the church.
It is important to know that fasting is not a preventive effect on the body for the purpose of its healing, fasting is the healing of a person’s soul and thoughts.
Fasting on Wednesday and Friday according to the Orthodox calendar One-day fasts: what can and cannot be eaten?
There is also such a concept in the Orthodox calendar as one-day fasting. Such a fast, as a rule, precedes the great church holiday and requires careful adherence. Such fasts require extremely strict and limited adherence to food and actions.
Most often, they mean that a person is forbidden to eat food in abundance and should give up such foods as:
- milk, butter and cheeses
- meat and fish, eggs
- sweets and alcohol
Simply put, You cannot eat food of animal origin and that created for human pleasure.
It is necessary to eat only in these days in order to prolong one’s existence and therefore it is allowed to eat vegetables and fruits (any plant food), various grains and cereals, lean bread and only vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, flaxseed, etc.). ).
Table of one-day fasts with dates to strictly observe in 2019
| Post date | The essence of the post | Church big celebration |
| January 18 | This day is considered to be “Christmas Eve”, foreshadowing the feast of Epiphany. This day involves the complete “purification of man” from Christmas Eve itself. On January 18, the believer is obliged to pray a lot, ask for forgiveness of his sins and remember all the suffering that Jesus Christ went through. The next day of the holiday, a person must undergo physical cleansing by plunging into holy water. | Great Feast of Epiphany - January 19 |
| 11 September | This one-day fast is dedicated to John, a great prophet whose memory should be honored. | In other sources you can find another name for this day and often in the scriptures the day is designated as “The Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist.” |
| September 27 | This day involves spending a lot of time in prayer, asking for forgiveness and observing restrictions in drinking, food, words and thoughts. | The day is dedicated to the memory of all the suffering that Jesus Christ endured on the cross. |
The essence of one-day posts What can you eat during Lent: list of products
Fasting is a great Orthodox deed, which is intended so that a person can realize all his sins and repent. Its essence lies in strict restrictions, both in food and in actions.
This is why it is worth knowing which list of foods you can safely consume without “defiling” your beliefs, and which you cannot. Depending on the post, there are very strict and extremely strict restrictions. For example, some fasts allow you to eat fish, but the Great Fast strictly prohibits eating anything other than plant foods.
Knowing the list of allowed foods is necessary in order to create the most nutritious and healthy diet for yourself during fasting days, which will give strength to the body for work and everyday activities.
The main condition that an Orthodox believer should adhere to is to refuse any type of meat: pork and beef, poultry and rabbit, as well as from all products of animal origin: milk, eggs, cheese and so on. Also not edible White bread, since it is mixed with eggs.
You should be very careful about sweet foods, because eating candies and sweets is prohibited and all that is allowed is natural honey and jam.
what is allowed to eat during fasting What to eat during Lent:
- It is allowed to eat cereals. You can eat oatmeal, buckwheat, rice, bulgur, pearl barley, corn porridge, wheat porridge and barley
- You can eat all vegetables and fruits: beets, potatoes, carrots, onions, zucchini, eggplant, apples, pumpkin, pears, bananas and so on
- Mushrooms are allowed to be eaten in any form(champignons, oyster mushrooms, forest mushrooms, chanterelles and so on). These can be fresh mushrooms, or they can be pickled
- You can eat legumes: peas, chickpeas, beans, green beans, mung bean
- Vegetable oils(any vegetable oil: sunflower, flaxseed, sesame, olive, corn and others)
- It is allowed to eat any pickles preserved for the winter: sauerkraut, tomatoes and cucumbers, mushrooms, olives, zucchini and eggplant salads
- You can eat greens: basil, parsley, dill, mint, green onion and much more
- You can eat dried fruits: raisins, dried apricots and prunes, figs and any candied fruits
- Allowed to eat any nuts: walnuts, peanuts, forest, hazelnuts, cashews, pine and others
- Sweet dishes are allowed kozinaki from seeds and nuts, preserves and jams, honey and halva
- You can drink various compotes from dried and fresh fruits, jelly, fruit jelly from agar-agar
- Malt bread, rye bread, bran bread
- You are allowed to drink any tea: green, black, herbal, hibiscus, white
- You can drink cocoa, but only brewed with water
- Allowed to eat any soy products: milk, tofu and other soy products
You can prepare a variety of dishes from allowed products: soups, cereals, stews, main courses, desserts, snacks. If you have the opportunity to buy a special one (without eggs), you can season your food with it.
lean food, diet, list of permitted foods Parental Saturdays in 2019 Orthodox in February, March, April, June before Trinity, November, Ecumenical Parental Saturdays
Parents' Saturday - This is a list of special Saturdays in the Orthodox calendar, intended to honor the memory of the departed faithful.
The peculiarity of these Saturdays is that each individual day is dedicated to a specific Saint or Angel.
On this day, this Saturday, it is necessary to attend the Divine Service.
It is worth noting that among all Saturdays, one can distinguish both private and general days of remembrance, which the church independently establishes.
Strict days special commemorations It is commonly called “parents’ Saturday.”
It is customary to commemorate on Saturday because Saturday is the day of rest. This day is considered the most favorable for prayers focused on the repose of the deceased Saints. Worth highlighting Ecumenical parental Saturdays - special church charter, which takes place twice a year:
- During the meat-eating week - Saturday before Meat Week (often referred to as “Week Last Judgment"). Departed believers should be remembered before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ March 2, 2019. This day is called to acknowledge all sins before Jesus, the Righteous Judge.
- Parents' Saturdays in March March 23, 2019 in the second week, March 30, 2019 in the third week and April 06, 2019 in the fourth week of fasting.
- Often those Saturdays that fall on the second, third and fourth weeks are called Ecumenical, but this opinion is wrong. Most often, they are installed by the church itself. Private parenting days cannot be equated with Ecumenical days.
Private parental Saturdays include: 2019 Radonitsa, which occurs on May 7.
- May 9, 2019- General Day of Remembrance and Remembrance of those who fell in the Great Patriotic War.
- June 13, 2019- this is the seventh Thursday after Easter Semik. On this day they commemorate those who died a violent death, suicides, those who were not baptized, and other categories of dead people who are not allowed to be commemorated in church.
Trinity Saturday (in 2019 it is celebrated on June 15) - occurs before Pentecost (Holy Trinity). Saturday is necessary for the remembrance of the Last Judgment and the beginning of the most important Lent.
- September 11, 2019 On the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist, all fallen Orthodox soldiers are commemorated.
- The last parent's Saturday in 2019 is called Dimitrievskaya and falls on November 2, 2019.
Parents' Saturdays calendar for 2019
March 02, 2019 — Meat Saturday (Ecumenical Parental Saturday)
June 15, 2019 — Trinity Saturday
March 23, 2019 — Saturday of the 2nd week of Lent
March 30, 2019 — Saturday of the 3rd week of Lent
April 06, 2019 — Saturday of the 4th week of Lent
May 9, 2019— universal day of remembrance and commemoration of those who fell in WWII
June 13, 2019 — Semik —public commemoration of those who are not allowed to be commemorated in church
September 11, 2019 - Day of Remembrance of all fallen Orthodox soldiers
November 2, 2019—Dmitrievskaya Parents' Saturday
What date is Radonitsa in 2019?
Radonitsa (in 2019 May 07) - a special date for believers and the Orthodox Church. On this day you should remember all your deceased ancestors and relatives. It is also customary to visit the burial site on this day and have a symbolic meal in honor of the remembrance right at the cemetery. It is important to know that you do not need to eat all the food you bring with you. Some of the food should be given to the poor or needy.
You should not associate Radonitsa with the holiday of the departed or a day of mourning. During this period, on the contrary, you should fill your heart with good thoughts and warm memories that are inevitably associated with the people you remember. Every Orthodox believer should rejoice that his deceased loved one is in this moment in the Kingdom of Heaven.
The celebration of Radonitsa in 2019 takes place nine days after the celebration of Easter and the exact date of this event is May 07, 2019.
For those who do not know, it is worth noting that festive Easter food should be brought to the cemetery: Easter cakes, colored eggs. It is not uncommon for people to go to the cemetery in advance, even on Easter Day, but this is completely contrary Orthodox canons. Radonitsa was abolished during Soviet times, people had nothing to do but come to the cemetery on Easter. A modern Christian should honor the rules of the church without neglecting them.
Another prerequisite for Radonitsa is visiting the church where the liturgy is held. During this service, you should say your prayers for all the departed, and also be sure to light a candle for the repose of your soul.
Celebration of Radonitsa, the essence of Radonitsa for Orthodox believers Commemoration of deceased soldiers, Day of Remembrance of Internationalist Soldiers - May 9
It is interesting to know that each 9th May The Orthodox Church holds a special memorial service, where it commemorates and honors the memory of all deceased Christians who died in hostilities. The church holds both private and Ecumenical funeral services for those who were forced to fall in the Great Battle. The Church believes that a person’s body can die, but the soul will live forever and it definitely requires remembrance.
Initially, there was no exact date for such a commemoration and the funeral services were modest. According to its convictions, the church considered that it was obliged to honor more honorably the memory of those valiant people who gave their lives. The significance of the event for the Orthodox Church was first announced by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church on November 29, 1994. At the same time, the exact date was set - 9th May.
September 11, 2019, Monday is also Day of Remembrance of Fallen Orthodox Soldiers,
On this day, every believer can voluntarily become part of the memorial service and join in the remembrance.
day of remembrance of departed soldiers Is it possible to commemorate suicides, unbaptized people, drowned people and when in 2019?
The Church considers suicide to be a grave sin for a person. Such an action contradicts the main commandments and therefore is not accepted very much in any church. From the spiritual side, such an act may indicate that the person is too weak. So weak that he is unable to cope with his problems and thoughts. He rejects the path of communication with the Lord and comes with himself simple action- rid yourself of bodily pain.
No Orthodox Church can forgive such a sin. In addition, the church does not offer prayers or services for the remission of sins to a person who has committed suicide.
Exactly because of this reason It is impossible to commemorate suicides in the Orthodox Church. You also cannot give notes to a clergyman with the name of a person who has passed away voluntarily, so that he can read a prayer for his repose. The worst thing is that the church is sure that the souls of such deceased seek peace for a very long time and often do not find it at all.
Relatives of such a person often have difficulties and questions for the church about how to remember such a person. Any clergyman will tell you that making a memorial on church grounds is strictly prohibited! Only in rare and very exceptional cases when general council The church may be given permission to take such action, as an exception, in particular if the person was mentally insane.
All other suicides can be remembered by their relatives and friends at home with prayers for the departed. Orthodox Church it's only welcome.
On some days, on the 7th Thursday after Easter, just on the Thursday before Trinity - (a major holiday), such people should be remembered according to folk traditions. This is June 13, 2019 - this day is called Semik.
This is only a general remembrance, but the deceased soul of a suicide may feel a little better, since at this time a common prayer is said for those in Heaven and those in Hell.
For this reason, you should pray for that relative who passed away voluntarily on this day with special zeal and strength. You should never hide the cause of your death loved one, because such a secret can disrupt prayer and not bring him to the Lord, or he simply will not accept it.
Commemoration of those who have passed away voluntarily, when one should commemorate those who committed suicide Solid weeks 2019
Continuous weeks provide an opportunity for an Orthodox believer to cancel the fast that occurs for him on Wednesday and Friday. In 2019, we can celebrate five such continuous weeks:
Forgiveness Resurrection in 2019
Forgiveness Sunday ( March 10, 2019) is a special date that allows every Orthodox believer to ask forgiveness from his neighbor before the Great Easter Lent begins. Forgiveness Sunday usually falls on the last day of Maslenitsa.
It is significant because this is the last day before fasting when you can eat dairy foods and meat. After Sunday comes Monday - the first day of forty days of fasting. The essence of this holiday is to tune the human body and soul to peace and tranquility. On this day it is also customary to pray a lot and ask the Lord for forgiveness of one’s sins.
Forgiveness SundayEvery Orthodox person should not only ask for forgiveness for his major and minor sins, but also hear requests for forgiveness from loved ones. This is the only way he can enter Lent with light and pure soul. IN In 2019, Forgiveness Sunday is celebrated on March 10.
When and what date is Maslenitsa in 2019?
Maslenitsa is one of the favorite holidays of the Orthodox people. It heralds not only the arrival of spring after a long winter, but also the imminent start of Lent.
in 2019 Maslenitsa will celebrate with March 04 and these holidays will last until 10th of March, which traditionally ends with Forgiveness Sunday.
Lush and on a grand scale: satisfying fatty foods, songs and celebrations, as well as having fun in a way that is prohibited during Lent.
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