Orthodox Christians celebrate the Assumption of Virgin Mary today
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Old Orthodox Christians today mark the "Assumption of the Virgin", a religious celebration known as Saint Mary the Great. The post is over, and special churches will be in the churches. In some localities celebrates and celebrates.
The legend says that before her fall asleep, the holy Virgin held the post, a tradition that the parishioners still respect. At the same time, she prayed on the Mount of Olives, and then all the trees leaned forward in front of her. Virgin Mary has promised that she will protect everyone from heaven.
In the church books it is mentioned that the feast is held for health, marriage, easy birth, but also for the healing of diseases. According to popular tradition, on this day, warm and cold months split.
In our country, more than 120 thousand women are called Maria, and around 290 they have the name Maricica. At the same time, nearly three thousand men are called Marian, and the name Marin bears over 7,600 people.
The legend says that before her fall asleep, the holy Virgin held the post, a tradition that the parishioners still respect. At the same time, she prayed on the Mount of Olives, and then all the trees leaned forward in front of her. Virgin Mary has promised that she will protect everyone from heaven.
In the church books it is mentioned that the feast is held for health, marriage, easy birth, but also for the healing of diseases. According to popular tradition, on this day, warm and cold months split.
In our country, more than 120 thousand women are called Maria, and around 290 they have the name Maricica. At the same time, nearly three thousand men are called Marian, and the name Marin bears over 7,600 people.