The history of the day of Peter and Fevronia is very beautiful. Legend has it that the ruling Murmansk prince Peter at that time became very ill, and no one could help him. In a dream, he saw how an ordinary peasant Fevronia helped him overcome the ailment, since she was a folk healer. The next morning the prince gave his word that to marry a girl, if she regains his health. Peter again became healthy, but did not keep his promise and again fell ill. Fevronia again cured the prince and soon became his wife. At the end of their lives, the spouses became monks and they prayed to God that he would allow them to die in one day. As a result, it happened: the prince and the princess died on July 8. Since then, Peter and Fevronia are considered patrons of all lovers.
Celebrating the day of Peter and Fevronia
On this day couples turned to the saints for help, they asked for happiness and mutual understanding, blessings for the wedding and for the search for a second half. Love magic during this period is especially effective. Another July 8 is called Rusalshchina. It was at this time that the mermaids came ashore, took round dances and enticed men. Bathed on that day was risky, as beauties with a tail could drag to the bottom.
Signs on the day of Peter and Fevronia:
- there is a hot weather - then the same weather will last for another 40 days;
- dry weather - mushrooms will not grow until the fall;
- if on that day couples worked all day together - a whole year in the family will be prosperity;
- If mice and pigs began to eat hay - the harvest will be bad.
Another good sign - the marriage, concluded on this day, will be happy and long.
Customs on the day of Peter and Fevronia
July 8, it is customary to go to church with the whole family and ask the saints of the world for a home and happiness for relatives. Near the icons of St. Peter and Fevronia, you can pray not only for happiness, but for the birth of a child, health and a successful marriage. Many claim that it was these saints who helped them to find happiness in life.
Rituals on the day of Peter and Fevronia
For the ritual you need to take a photo, on which you are depicted with the spouse and baptizing him, say these words 3 times:
"Saints Peter and Fevronia, send us, God's servants (your names) happiness and joy in our life-being, send us love and respect for each other. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
There is a rite that is designed for girls without a couple. Take 2 church candles and tie them with a woolen thread of red color. Light them and say 3 times these words:
"Saint Peter, send me a groom of a good, honest, handsome man, to love me the way you loved your spouse. Holy Febronia, send me love stronger than stone, deeper than seas, oceans, above the heavens. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
Then the candles should be put out and hidden in a secluded place. When on your way there will be a worthy person, get the candles, light them and leave it burned to the end. Cinder should be thrown into the pond.