Parents' Saturday in autumn. Private parent days

In Christianity, in addition to church holidays and fasts, there is also such a thing as parent’s day. 2018 will not be an exception and all believers will remember the souls of deceased parents and close relatives.

What date are parenting days?

The days when the closest relatives are remembered are called parental days in Christianity. They usually take place on Saturdays. There are eight such memorial days in the church calendar throughout the year. Every year they take place in different days, as they are tied to the main Christian holiday of Easter. It is not for nothing that Saturdays were chosen as memorial days. These are the quietest and least busy days of the week. So, in 2018, the Orthodox will host the following parenting days:

10.02.18	First funeral Saturday also called Meat Eating or Universal. On this day, loved ones are remembered, especially those who died suddenly. Since this memorial day takes place before Maslenitsa week, its distinctive feature is the baking of pancakes. According to custom, the first pancake baked is intended for deceased close relatives. According to religious canons, the next pancake must be given to the poor and children.
03.03.18, 10.03.18, 17.03.18	Three Saturdays in a row among Orthodox Christians are dedicated to commemorating not only their relatives, but also all those who died while carrying out strict self-restraint. These are the only days when you can remember your relatives during a long fast. During Lent, magpies are also prohibited.
17.04.18	Radonitsa is the main memorial day.
09.05.18	In addition to relatives, they remember fallen soldiers and those who died during numerous wars.
24.05.18	Semik is celebrated. It is not a religious memorial day. Nevertheless, he is alive in people's memory. On this day, it is customary to remember people who passed into another life by force: drowned people, suicides, as well as dead unbaptized children.
26.05.18	This day is characterized by the fact that it is celebrated just before Trinity. On Trinity Saturday, it is customary to pray for the souls of deceased relatives, so that they find peace and their life becomes eternal.
11.09.18	Orthodox warriors come to mind. This day was legalized by the Russian Orthodox Church when the Russian-Turkish war was going on. On this day they also honor John the Baptist, who was beheaded for his true faith.
03.11.18	On Dimitrievskaya Saturday, in addition to parents and relatives, the soldiers of the Battle of Kulikovo are remembered.

Why are the days of remembrance of loved ones called parental days?

There are several interpretations of this fact:

• The first explanation for this name suggests itself. After all, when remembering deceased relatives, we first of all think about the people closest to us - our parents;
• Another version is that after a deceased person is buried, he, according to Christians, goes to his closest people, that is, his parents.

Main memorial day

Radonitsa is considered the main memorial day for Orthodox Christians. IN different areas In Russia it is celebrated in different time. According to church canons, the main parental memorial day falls on the ninth day after Easter, namely Tuesday. In 2018 it will be 04/17/18. It should be noted that this day is called differently in different regions Russia. Somewhere it is called Graves, somewhere Easter of the Dead, and somewhere Radovnica. However, the essence of this holiday remains unchanged. This is a special day for remembering deceased parents and closest people. It is believed that the name “Radonitsa” comes from the verb “to rejoice”, since on this day we not only remember our deceased loved ones, but also congratulate them on Easter, believing that the Kingdom of Heaven will come and all the dead will be resurrected.

The main feature of this day is the preparation of a special treat, which is intended both for people living now and for the dead. On Radonitsa, eggs are painted again and kutya is prepared. It should be noted that most eggs are painted red. In some regions of Russia, the tradition of “christening with the dead” has been preserved. To do this, red eggs are buried in the ground. In some villages it is customary to place them in the ground directly in the cemetery, in others it is enough to bury them in a field or behind the house where the deceased lived. In such an area, it is generally believed that “the dead move underground.”

Another constant dish on Radonitsa is kutia. This is what I call porridge made from wheat or rice, mixed with raisins, nuts, poppy seeds and dried fruits. Before you start eating at the funeral table, you must definitely taste kutya.

Some Slavic peoples They also kept the tradition of baking pancakes on this day. Some housewives bake thin, translucent treats, while others prefer lush delicacies. Regardless of this, pancakes are considered to be fully prepared according to the ritual if they are well oiled. It is the amount of oil that indicates how relatives remember the deceased. The first pancakes are traditionally placed in a bundle or basket and taken to the cemetery.

Until now, all relatives come to Radonitsa to visit the graves of the deceased so that they can all remember their loved ones together and taste pancakes. In the old days, this was the end of the meal at the cemetery. People went home and festive table continued to remember the dead.

If a wake at home involved the consumption of alcohol, it was forbidden to clink glasses. The use of knives and forks was also unacceptable. It was forbidden to throw away leftovers from the funeral table. It was customary to feed the “birds of heaven” with them.

It is worth noting that during the Soviet era, some traditions underwent changes. If before the October Revolution of 1917 Radonitsa was considered a holiday, and everyone could visit the cemetery without problems, then in Soviet period this has become problematic. Despite this, people still came to their deceased relatives, but not on Tuesday, but on Sunday.

Another change was that lavish meals with alcohol began to be held next to the graves. Moreover, after them eggs, glasses with vodka, bread and other food were left at the burial sites. The Church considers this unacceptable. When remembering loved ones, it is necessary to pray for their souls and hope that resurrection awaits us all.

Church ministers believe that Easter cakes, eggs, etc., which are left after commemoration, are a sign of pagan traditions - “treating the dead.” If you consider yourself Orthodox person, then you shouldn't do it. It is also unacceptable to pour alcohol on graves.

The most correct behavior At the grave of the deceased in Radonitsa the following order of things is considered:

• before the holiday it is necessary to clean the grave and bring it into proper condition;
• when visiting a burial place, you should light a candle and read a prayer;
• after this, together with other relatives, you need to remember the deceased in the best light;
• at the end you can taste pancakes or Easter cakes and congratulate the dead on the Holy Resurrection.

A wonderful spring holiday called International Women's Day, or, simply and briefly " March 8", celebrated in many countries of the world.

In Russia, March 8 is an official holiday, an additional day off .

In general, in our country this date was declared a holiday from the moment of the widespread establishment of Soviet power, and half a century later it also became a day off. In the USSR, the celebration largely had a political context, since historically the event in honor of which the holiday was established was an important day in the workers’ struggle for their rights. And also precisely on March 8, 1917 (old style, new - February 23, 1917) from the strike of workers of St. Petersburg factories, into which the celebration of the International women's day, the February Revolution began.

International Women's Day on March 8 is a UN observance, and the organization includes 193 states. Memorable dates, announced by the General Assembly, are designed to encourage UN members to show increased interest in these events. However, on this moment Not all member states of the United Nations have approved the celebration of Women's Day in their territories on the specified date.

Below is a list of countries that celebrate International Women's Day. Countries are grouped into groups: in a number of states the holiday is an official non-working day (day off) for all citizens, on March 8th only women rest, and there are states where they work on March 8th.

In which countries is the holiday March 8 a day off (for everyone):

* In Russia- March 8 is one of the most favorite holidays, when men congratulate all women without exception.

* In Ukraine- International Women's Day continues to remain an additional holiday, despite regular proposals to exclude the event from the list non-working days and replace it, for example, with Shevchenko Day, which will be celebrated on March 9.
* In Abkhazia.
* In Azerbaijan.
* In Algeria.
* In Angola.
* In Armenia.
* In Afghanistan.
* In Belarus.
* To Burkina Faso.
* In Vietnam.
* In Guinea-Bissau.
* In Georgia.
* In Zambia.
* In Kazakhstan.
* In Cambodia.
* In Kenya.
* In Kyrgyzstan.
* IN DPRK.
* In Cuba.
* In Laos.
* In Latvia.
* In Madagascar.
* In Moldova.
* In Mongolia.
* In Nepal.
* In Tajikistan- since 2009, the holiday was renamed Mother's Day.
* In Turkmenistan.
* In Uganda.
* In Uzbekistan.
* In Eritrea.
* In South Ossetia.

Countries where March 8 is a women's-only day off:

There are countries where only women are exempt from work on International Women's Day. This rule approved:

* In China.
* In Madagascar.

Which countries celebrate March 8, but it is a working day:

In some countries, International Women's Day is widely celebrated, but is a working day. This:

* Austria.
* Bulgaria.
* Bosnia and Herzegovina.
* Germany- in Berlin, since 2019, March 8 is a day off, in the whole country it is a working day.
* Denmark.
* Italy.
* Cameroon.
* Romania.
* Croatia.
* Chile.
* Switzerland.

In which countries is March 8 NOT celebrated?

* In Brazil, the majority of whose residents have not even heard of the “international” holiday of March 8th. The main event of the end of February - beginning of March for Brazilians and Brazilian women is not Women's Day at all, but the largest in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, the Brazilian Festival, also called the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. In honor of the festival, Brazilians rest for several days in a row, from Friday until noon on Catholic Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent (which for Catholics has a flexible date and begins 40 days before Catholic Easter).

* In the USA, the holiday is not an official holiday. In 1994, an attempt by activists to get the celebration approved by Congress failed.

* In the Czech Republic (Czech Republic) - most of the country's population views the holiday as a relic of the communist past and main symbol old regime.

Parents' Saturdays are of great importance in the lives of Orthodox believers. These days are intended to remember the dead and cleanse the soul.

In the Orthodox calendar for 2018 you will find all the main holidays that are celebrated by the Russian Orthodox Church. Parental Saturdays marked in it are a way to honor the memory of the forefathers who gave us life, as well as all those who died for the Orthodox faith.

Not every Parents' Saturday falls on the sixth day of the week. Those that “fall” specifically on Saturdays are usually called Ecumenical.

Ecumenical Parents' Saturdays in 2018

Opens a list Meat Saturday which will be celebrated February 10. On this day, all relatives who have completed their earthly journey are remembered. For the living, this holiday is a reminder of mortal life, which must be spent cultivating an immortal soul in purity and good intentions.

Trinity Parents' Saturday will take place before the church holiday of the Holy Trinity, and its date is 26 of May. On the fiftieth day after the Resurrection of the Lord, all the dead are remembered without exception, including those who died voluntarily or went missing.

Parental Saturdays of Great Lent

These Saturdays are different in that after the festive church liturgy, believers remain for a memorial service, in which they remember their deceased relatives. The priests are given notes in advance with the names of those whose souls they want to pray for.

First Saturday will take place during the second week of Lent, and its date is March, 3rd.

Second Saturday marked in the 2018 church calendar 10th of March, and its time is the third week of fasting.

Third Saturday will take place March 17. It is final and takes place during the fourth week of fasting.

Private parent days in 2018

Such days exist only in the practice of the Russian Church, and at this time you have the opportunity to pray for the souls of people who have found peace in Heaven.

9th May at the solemn liturgy, the Russian people bow their heads as a sign of respect for the fallen soldiers who gave their lives during the Great Patriotic War. Tears of joy are interspersed with universal grief for the millions of fallen who showed exceptional valor and courage.

April 17 Radonitsa is celebrated, which follows exactly the ninth day after Easter.

11 September They serve a memorial service for Orthodox soldiers who laid down their heads during the battle for the Faith, the Tsar and the Fatherland.

the 3rd of November comes Dimitrievskaya Parents' Saturday. She refers us to the exploits of Dmitry Solunsky, died by death great martyr.

These Orthodox holidays show us the meaning human life. During church services everyone understands that worldly life is short and can end at any moment, but the immortal soul will continue to exist and will be responsible for all our deeds.

Pray To the Higher Powers so that they can help you avoid hardships and problems on life path. Take time every day spiritual development which not only cleanses the soul, but also attracts good things into life. We wish you health and happiness, and do not forget to press the buttons and

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Orthodox Christians know a lot about the miraculous properties of prayers. By remembering the deceased, they help his soul to purify...

However, at the same time, it is also interesting when parent’s Saturday comes, what kind of day it is, what its features are.

Actually in Orthodox calendar we can find not one, but as many as 8 memorial days. Each of them has its own name and features, which are described in detail below.

There are several answers to the question of when Parents' Saturday will come this year:

1. Ecumenical parental Meat Saturday is celebrated on March 2.
2. During Lent, there are three parental Saturdays at once - in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks (i.e. March 23, 30 and April 6).
3. And then there is a break associated with the celebration of Easter. The next day is Radonitsa (often called the parent day), which falls on May 7, 2019.
4. Then they remember all the fallen who fought for their Motherland during the Great Patriotic War, i.e. 9th May.
5. After this, the deceased are commemorated on Trinity Saturday - June 15.
6. Then they salute all the fallen soldiers for the Tsar and the Fatherland on September 11th.
7. The last parent's Saturday is celebrated on November 2, 2019 (it is called Dmitrievskaya).

The dates of these days are closely related to the most important church events (Lent, Easter and feast). Therefore, all dates are transitional - they change from year to year. The only exception is Memorial Day on May 9, which for obvious reasons is celebrated only on this date.

What is it - parents' Saturday

It is also interesting to understand what parental Saturday is - after all, in fact, the memorial day can fall on other days of the week (although in most cases it is the 6th day).

There are several versions on this matter. At least two of them are worthy of attention:

1. First of all, the Bible describes the creation of the world in 6 days, after which God rested from all his days and called it the Sabbath ( for a long time it was she who was the 7th day of the week, not Sunday). The state of peace harmonizes well with the mood of a person who wants to remember the deceased. There is no place for fuss in such a delicate issue, and it is better to postpone routine matters until later.
2. There is also an opinion that the word Sabbath itself literally means “intercession” (translation from ancient Greek). And in this case, too, everything falls into place: when remembering the deceased, people try to intercede for the deceased before God. That is why it is customary to pray intensely for an immortal soul who has left our world, and also to give alms in order to provide spiritual assistance to the deceased.

Special days of remembrance

When talking about the next or any other parent's Saturday, it is important to consider which day we're talking about. Dates of commemoration are different meaning- for example, in Orthodox Church intensively remember the deceased on special 5 days:

• Ecumenical Meat-Free Parental Saturday.
• 2, 3 and 4 parental Saturdays of Great Lent.

These days it is customary to serve a funeral service for all deceased Orthodox Christians, and not just for parents. Of course, this does not mean that it is prohibited to remember them on other days.

It’s just that these 5 dates of the year are the most significant and large-scale to remember. Moreover, Meat and Trinity Saturdays are considered ecumenical - churches hold ecumenical funeral services in memory of all the baptized who have already passed into another world.

Private parent days

And these days, according to the church charter, are not listed as funeral days, but services are still held - and in three Orthodox churches:

• Russian;
• Bulgarian;
• and Serbian.

These days include:

1. The main date is Radonitsa (it always falls on the second Tuesday after Easter), which is celebrated this year (2019) - May 7. It is traditional to attend church and then go to the cemetery to visit full order at the grave. But leaving food there, and especially vodka, and even drinking alcohol yourself is highly not recommended.
2. May 9 is not only Victory Day, but also a day of mourning. We remember all the victims of the monstrous and terrible war. Memorial services are also held in churches, so everyone can perform a funeral prayer and give alms.
3. Another private day is September 11th. The history of this date goes back to the distant 18th century, when Empress Catherine the Great issued a decree commemorating those who died in Russian-Turkish War. It is customary to pay last respects to all Orthodox soldiers.
4. Also included in these dates is Dmitrievskaya (Dimitrievskaya) parental Saturday (this year November 2, 2019), which is dedicated to the day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica. Interestingly, the tradition has developed since the time of Dmitry Donskoy, who remembered his fallen comrade after the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380.

Saturdays of Lesser Fasts

Finally, there are three more memorable days - these are Saturdays, which come on the eve of memorable fasts:

• Rozhdestvensky;
• Petrova;
• Uspensky.

On such days, you can also remember the deceased person - pray for him and give alms.

Thus, if we talk about whether today or not is a parental memorial Saturday, you should immediately turn to church calendar. There are indeed many days to remember loved ones, and the most important thing is to remember the person and pay tribute to him.

It is best to go to the temple and then clean up the grave. But drinking vodka and leaving food on the grave is extremely undesirable.

Parental Saturdays of Great Lent– days when love and warmth for the souls of deceased loved ones are especially manifested. According to the calendar, they fall on March 23 and 30, as well as on April 6. On this day, believers pray for loved ones who are dear and close to their hearts, so that the Lord does not leave them without his prosperity.

Since this year the last parental Saturday of Lent falls on the eve of the great feast of the Annunciation, it is cancelled.

Although, with the modern rhythm of life, everyday worries and routine, the once kind and warm feelings for those we love seem to be erased. Regardless of how a person feels about church holidays, whether he is a believer or not, in any case, one must gratefully honor and remember his loved ones. That's why parents' Saturdays are special days greatest respect and honor for each other.

Rules for memorial days

Rules for everything memorial days practically united. These days it is customary to attend churches, in particular memorial services. Believers take Lenten food with them as a donation to the funeral table. They are distributed to all those in need: the poor and the needy. In addition to church, on Parents' Saturdays it is customary to visit cemeteries and remember deceased loved ones. It is considered a great sin to drink alcohol in a cemetery. The best thing you can do for the dead is to pray for the repose of the soul.

From the article you learned that the calendar has exactly eight days of commemoration of the departed and now you know what dates the main days fall on in 2019. By the way, in some regions of Russia, the Radonitsa holiday was equated to a day off, which once again suggests that parental Saturdays are important days when we pay tribute to loved ones and loved ones.

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