April 7, 2024, 00:30
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The Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the greatest holidays for Christians of the Eastern rite. Previously, it was celebrated on April 7. But since OCU switched to the New Julian calendar from September 1, 2023, the date of the Annunciation celebration has changed. Now it is celebrated earlier – March 25.
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The meaning of the holiday
This holiday is not only religious, but also national. That is why many traditions, omens and prohibitions are associated with it, which our ancestors tried to follow. Many of them have been preserved in popular memory to this day.
The very word “evangelism” means “good” or “good” news. On this holiday, believers remember the events when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary, who informed her that she would soon become the mother of Jesus Christ.
This name of the holiday appeared only in the 7th century. Before that, it was called “Conception of Christ”, “Annunciation of Christ”, “Announcement” and so on.
What not to do on a holiday
On this day, there are certain prohibitions that should be observed.
You cannot do physical work on the holiday. It is forbidden to do housework: sewing, knitting, washing, embroidering.
On the holiday, you can’t slander, swear, wish others harm. It is forbidden to even think about the bad.
It falls on Great Lent, so it is necessary to observe the restrictions of this time. You can not eat meat and dairy products, drink alcohol and overeat. But in honor of the holiday, some fasting restrictions are relaxed: you can eat fish and seafood.
It is forbidden to lend money to someone during the holiday.
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