Christians celebrate many holidays, which have their own characteristics, rules and history. August 19 is the Transfiguration of the Lord. This day is considered one of the main holidays of Christians, when the blessing of the church takes place.
What does the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord mean?
For the first time the holiday began to be celebrated in the 4th century, when, on the order of Mount Tabor, a temple was built, which was consecrated exactly in honor of the Transfiguration. According to the story, it happened 40 days before Easter, but in order not to be distracted from the most important holiday, the Christians endure the Transfiguration for the last month of the summer.
The history of the Transfiguration of the Lord is described in the Gospel of Matthew, Luke and Mark. All three narratives are similar to each other. Jesus took with him three disciples, with whom he went to Mount Tabor to turn to God. During the pronunciation of the prayer, the face of God's Son brightened and lit up with the rays of the sun. At that time, the prophet Moses and Elijah appeared, who talked to him about future sufferings. It is this event that is called the Transfiguration of the Lord.
We will understand what the meaning of the Transfiguration of the Lord is: first, the appearance of the Holy Trinity. Previously, such an event was observed on the day of Christ's Baptism. Secondly, the Transfiguration represents a union in God's Son of all human and Divine. Thirdly, it is worth noting the phenomenon of two prophets, one of which died naturally, and the other was taken to the flesh in heaven. Thus, the feast of the Transfiguration means that Jesus has power, both over life and death.
In the people such a holiday is called the Apple Savior. On this day, it is necessary to visit the church and illuminate the apples of the new harvest. Service for the holiday priests spend, dressed in white robes,
Folk signs of the day of the Transfiguration of the Lord:
- On this day it is customary to treat fruits and vegetables, as well as consecrated apples of poor and needy people. Since it is believed that in this way a person receives a blessing for a good harvest next year.
- It is recommended to eat at least one apple with honey on the Apple Spas. People since ancient times believe that so a person will provide himself with strong health for the whole next year.
- Until the day of the Transfiguration, it is necessary to collect the whole grain crop, since after that the rain will be disastrous for him.