The Transfiguration of the Lord is an important holiday among Orthodox believers, which in the people is still called the Apple Savior. There are many different signs associated with this day, for example, it is important to know what can not be done for the Transfiguration of the Lord. On this day, the church holds a liturgy. Believers bring apples and other fruits to the temple for consecration, and then prepare from them various dishes, which treat their loved ones.
What can not be done on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord?
First of all, it should be said that this holiday falls at the time of the Assumption fast, and therefore, one should not depart from the rules of the church and eat meat, butter and other products of animal origin.
What else can you do to the Transfiguration:
- On this day it is forbidden to sew, clean up the house, and also deal with matters that have self-serving thoughts. It is allowed to prepare meals for the festive table.
- According to one of the signs, it is impossible for the Apple Spas to drive off a fly and especially kill it, since it is a harbinger of luck. If the insect village two times, then, cherished desire can become a reality in the near future.
- It is necessary to collect up to this day all the grains, since the rains will start, which will destroy the harvest. Even if it succeeds in harvesting grain, the flour prepared from it will be bad.
- It is forbidden to swim in open water because it is believed that from this day the summer goes away and cold comes.
- It is forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages on the Apple Spas, as well as to swear. It is believed that if people quarrel on this holiday, then they will have a long time to restore the relationship .
Why can not you eat grapes and apples before the Transfiguration?
On this holiday it is customary to bring to the temple the fruits of the new harvest for blessing, and also as a token of gratitude to God for them. If a person eats fruit, not sanctifying them, then it shows disrespect to the Lord. In addition, it is believed that any abstinence in the name of God helps to develop their spiritual world, cope with sinful passions and strengthen faith. Especially strict prohibition, concerning why it is impossible to eat apples before the Transfiguration, refers to women. The whole point is that it is believed that by violating this prohibition, a woman takes over the sin committed by Eve. In addition, a strict taboo about eating the fruits of a new crop concerns parents whose children have died. It is believed that if they observe this taboo, then the deceased child will receive God's gifts.