What is the church holiday on February 15? Every year on this day, the church festival The Lord's Savior brings joy and cheerful mood to every home. The bright day of the "meeting" symbolizes the meeting of the New and Old Testaments, the winter and spring seasons, the Son of God and the Lord God. Regardless of the true reason for proclaiming such a day sacred, it is still considered an occasion for congratulations, good deeds and wishes.
What is the church holiday on February 15? - Orthodox holiday
Traditionally, February 15 is considered the day of God's meeting with his son, which took place in the temple on the 40th birthday of Jesus. Nevertheless, such a holiday is considered one of the most mysterious and shrouded in legends, even after thousands of years. According to legend, the Virgin Mary took the baby to the temple in order to make prayers and introduce her son to her father. From other sources follows the version that the Lord's Savior is the day when the sinner Simeon took the Son of God into his hands and asked for the forgiveness of the Lord. At the same time, the Candlestick was included in the list of Orthodox holidays after Byzantium got rid of the epidemic after the Purification by the Crusade.
February 15th church holiday: how to celebrate
Along with other divine festivals, the Lord's Sacrament obliges us to perform certain rituals. So, on February 15 it was accepted:
- Visit the temple. Which is absolutely unimportant. The Feast of the Lord is recognized by almost all religious movements;
- Light a candle, pray, ask forgiveness for your sins and forgive others;
- It is recommended to consecrate water and candles;
- To do a kind, unselfish business: to help the beggar, feed the homeless animal, to support the native person in his affairs and undertakings.
- It is also worth knowing that on the day of the Meeting of the Lord it is forbidden to speak badly, offend innocent people, quarrel, sin and ask God for your welfare and happiness.
What are the signs for the church feast on February 15
In addition to universal joy, February 15 gives people an excellent opportunity to predict the future harvest by the right signs.
- Snow to meet to a rainy spring.
- The sunny weather on a divine day promises a generous harvest of wheat.
- Thaw to early and warm spring.
- Snow on the Savior of the Lord heralds a lot of spring rains.
Undoubtedly, on February 15, the Church holiday is the Meeting of the Lord. But this is not only a holy day and a symbol of the unity of the Father and the Son. But also a reminder that each of us has ever been judged to meet the Lord.