One of the great Orthodox holidays is the Trinity, which is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter. He was introduced by the apostles in memory of the Holy Spirit and the revelation of the truth of the existence of the Triune God - the Holy Trinity. This holiday symbolizes the purification of the human soul from evil and all bad. It is believed that it was on this day that the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in the form of a sacred fire, bringing great knowledge.
What are the signs and customs of the Trinity?
There are many different signs and customs associated with the Trinity. Long since this holiday was prepared very carefully. Mistresses cleaned the house and cleanliness was perfect. Then they decorated their homes with herbs and wildflowers - this is one of the main customs. It is believed that it symbolizes the renewal of nature and a new cycle of life.
Traditionally, a festive morning begins with a visit to the church. Parishioners take small bouquets of herbs and flowers with them to consecrate them and later place them in their homes in the most honorable places. It symbolizes prosperity and prosperity. Trinity herbs dried, and then used as a cure for various ailments.
It should be noted that in addition to the church celebration, the people have other customs associated with this holiday. Since ancient times, people treated with special honor the arrival of summer, which was popularly called Green Christmas. It so happened that it coincided with the Orthodox Trinity rite: in the old days after the church service, mass festivities, games, contests and round dances began. Towards evening, the girls wove wreaths of flowers and herbs, then let them through the water. It was believed that if the wreath sailed to another shore, then the girl would be loved and happy. The drowned wreath promised trouble.
Signs and superstitions of the Trinity
One of the good signs of the Trinity was the rite of marriage. It was believed that if a Trinity was to be wooed and married to the Pokrov,
Any work is condemned on this holiday. It is not customary to do any household chores, except cooking.
A popular national sign for the Trinity is rain. He portended a good harvest, a lot of mushrooms and warm weather.
One of the ancient superstitions was forbidden to swim, as the week after the Trinity was still called the "mermaid". It was assumed that mermaids at this time trying to lure to their bottom, so it was not recommended to walk alone in the vicinity of water bodies. However, this is essentially a pagan tradition.