From time immemorial, the common people have been waiting for the coming of the Trinity with great impatience. Do's and Don'ts on Trinity and Spirit Day

Quite a lot of interesting folk signs, traditions and customs are associated with the Trinity holiday. For example, if it rained that day, it was considered a very good sign that the year would be fruitful and satisfying.

And there were a lot of folk beliefs associated with fortune-telling and rituals for health, wealth and marriage. Some of them have even survived to this day. About this in detail and in detail - in our article.

Of course, health is the foundation of the foundations, and our ancestors paid a lot of attention to this issue. On almost every church holiday, their own rituals were performed in order to recharge their health for the whole year. For example, on Epiphany they bathed in an ice-hole, and in lightly hit each other with willow branches. As for the Trinity, there were such interesting traditions on this day:

• Be sure to walk in the rain (if it falls). Firstly, the rain on Trinity is in itself a good sign. And most importantly - it will add strength so that you can fulfill all your dreams.
• It was also considered healthy to walk in the morning dew. If it fell especially much, it was believed that the whole year would be prosperous.
• Also, folk signs on the Trinity claim that on this day it is imperative to collect healing herbs and flowers. Plants during such hours have a special miraculous power, so if you dry them for future use, and then use them to make medicinal tea, they will help maintain health and cure diseases.

It is interesting that the Trinity is generally closely connected with greenery, because it is not for nothing that it is sometimes called Green Sunday. The fact is that the meaning of the holiday is associated with a miraculous event - the descent of the Holy Spirit to earth, which took place on the 50th day after Easter (which is why this date is often also called Pentecost).

This event marked the onset of a blessed time, which continues to this day. Now every person can sincerely repent before God and receive the forgiveness of all their sins.

The Holy Spirit is a life-giving force, the third person of God. And it is no coincidence that the celebration of Trinity Day falls just at the end of spring - the beginning of summer.

At this time, even in the northern latitudes of our country, young foliage blooms on trees, fresh grass begins to grow in the fields, and in the south the first crop of some crops (for example, the same radish) is harvested. So it turns out that from time immemorial, greenery and everything connected with it has become a symbol, if you like, the color theme of the day.

Therefore, what is always done on the Trinity is to pluck young birch branches and consecrate them in the church. The sign says that then, according to tradition, they must certainly be brought home and placed next to the icon. It is better to save birch branches for a whole year - then they will protect the house from troubles, and also help to maintain good health for all family members.

It was also believed that birch branches could predict what the hayfield would be like. They were stuck in the ground and observed for three days. If the branches have dried up during this time, then the hay will be able to stock up enough. If they remained green, there will probably be heavy rains, there will be difficulties with hay harvesting.

And one more interesting sign of health, a real folk custom associated with the Trinity. This is the distribution of alms to be done on Spirit Day, Monday. First you need to go to the church, pray or listen to the service, if time permits.

And then just distribute all the little things that remained in your pockets and in your wallet. This will protect you from many troubles, and most importantly - will help maintain health. Of course, the rite is voluntary, and it must be done disinterestedly, otherwise there will be no result.

Be loved

And there are also several customs and signs on the Trinity associated with divination for the betrothed. First of all, it must be said that another event historically coincided with the descent of the Holy Spirit, which has remained in the people's memory since pagan times. At the same time, Rusal Week begins. Our ancestors believed that mermaids and goblin come out of rivers and lakes to lure unlucky travelers there, mostly, of course, young people.

But after all, a mermaid can also give something good - for example, answer girlish questions about her betrothed. Therefore, one of the common beliefs about the Trinity is associated with fortune-telling. On this day, the girls wove wreaths of wild flowers and let them float on the water: let the mermaid accept the gift and at least hint at the future.

• Drowned wreath - wait for the test.
• He swam - soon you will meet a loved one with whom a wonderful marriage will develop.
• There was a wreath by the shore - it's too early to dream, try next year or at least at Christmas.
• And if the wreath swam against the current, there will soon be such drastic changes that life will be divided exactly into two halves: “before” and “after”. Of course, these will be successful, favorable events.

By the way, wreaths can be launched not silently, but by saying the following words:

Girls walk across the field, carry bouquets, weave wreaths and wander into the water. Narrowed, mummers, you say a wreath, bring it to me. Forever and ever. Amen.

Immediately after throwing the wreath, you need to quickly go home, do not look back along the way and do not talk to anyone, including on the phone.

In general, this rite is quite interesting and certainly made a certain impression. After all, being alone with yourself, and even being silent for at least a couple of hours, is a useful procedure that may help you look at your life a little differently.

And there is such an interesting sign of the Holy Trinity for love. The girl must definitely stay at home alone (it doesn’t matter - in the morning, afternoon or evening), open the window, come closer to the window and whisper:

Slave (name), go to the porch, to my palace, to my hallway, to my threshold, according to my footsteps. I will never give you away to somebody. Word, castle, language. Amen.

Of course, this applies to those women who have already chosen a man of the heart, or at least imagine exactly who they would like to see next to them. This conspiracy is read 9 times in a row, after which, again, you need to be silent for a while and give full play to your imagination. Sincere dreams and spiritual impulses have a wonderful property to come true.

Also on the Trinity, the girls paid attention to the signs of fate. For example, one of the superstitions about the Trinity is associated with a sign when a stranger comes to the house - a traveler or a casual passerby. He must be met at the highest level, because this promises happiness to the owner of the house. A girl, for example, can meet her betrothed.

But the most interesting thing is if it is on Trinity that a marriage proposal is made to the girl (previously matchmakers came home, but now, as we know, everything has become much easier). You can agree without hesitation - and even better guess so as to marry Pokrov (October 1, old style and October 14, new). Then the relationship will be extremely successful, and the marriage will be happy.

CONSPIRACY FOR A WREATH

A little more about wreaths. They can not only be launched on water. Greenery, birch branches, grass and wildflowers are enduring symbols of the Trinity holiday.

Interestingly, even among the priests it is customary to dress in elegant green robes on this day, so the service looks especially beautiful. And girls can weave another wreath from any natural material and consecrate it in the church.

Then bring it home, hang it on an icon or put it on the best, most visible place in the house, then stay alone and say these words:

Without praying I go to bed and without crossing myself, Lord, forgive Christ. I put a wreath of holy herbs under my head.

As these herbs twisted and intertwined into a wreath, so let the servant of God (name) around me, the servants (name), twist and twist, like a wreath will wither and dry, so let it dry and grieve for me, God's servant (name), with food does not seize, does not drink with drink, does not go on a spree; at a feast, he or at a conversation, in a field or in a house - I would not go out of his mind-reason.

Be my words strong and sculpting, stronger than stone and damask steel, a sharp knife and a greyhound spear. And the key to my words and affirmation, and the fortress is strong, and the strength is strong in the heavenly heights, and the castle is in the depths of the sea.

Now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

After that, you need to put a wreath under the pillow and sleep like that all night. Perhaps this is not very convenient, but the dream will certainly come true. Then, in no case should the charmed wreath be thrown away - it is dried and stored anywhere for exactly a year.

Be rich

In general, quite a lot of folk signs, customs and traditions for the Trinity are associated with a wreath of greenery and wild flowers, so it can be considered not only a symbol of the holiday, but also a kind of inanimate hero of this day.

If you want to enlist the protection of the heavenly powers and live a prosperous year, the consecrated wreath must be brought home along with holy water. Every corner is sprayed with it (clockwise), and one or more coins are placed in each corner. At the same time, the following words are pronounced:

After the wreath dries, it must be hidden in a place inaccessible to others and stored throughout the year.

And among the signs on the Trinity associated with wealth, there are simple signs:

• For example, seeing a rainbow in the sky or getting caught in heavy rain. This promises favorable events, health and prosperity for the whole year.
• Well, if some traveler, even an unfamiliar guest, comes to the house, it is supposed to meet him very warmly, then the good done will certainly return.

IT IS INTERESTING

Trinity is celebrated not for one, but for three whole days: on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Moreover, Monday was called Spirit Day - it is also called the day of the Holy Spirit.

In folk beliefs, a sign has spread that it is on this day that the name day of the earth is celebrated. Therefore, many people went at this time in search of ... treasure. It was believed that the earth would certainly reveal its precious secret to a good person.

Nowadays, you can just try your luck - for example, buy a lottery ticket. Who knows who will be lucky today?

Great Trinity Saturday: remember the dead

Oddly enough, the Trinity holiday is associated with many customs and signs in remembrance of the dead. It would seem, where is the connection between the descent of the Holy Spirit and the remembrance of the departed? The answer to this question can be found if you open for yourself the veil of those distant times, when not only Christian, but also pagan traditions harmoniously coexisted among the people.

As already mentioned, the celebration of this celebration coincides with the onset of the Mermaid Week. Our ancestors believed that these days are significant not only for the exit of mermaids from natural reservoirs, but also for the departure of the souls of dead ancestors. The fact is that earlier the beginning of the new year was celebrated not on January 1, but with the onset of the agricultural cycle.

Therefore, the time of the Trinity is the time of renewal, when the new year finally comes into its own. And the souls of all those who died during the previous 12 months finally go to their heavenly abode, i.e. leave our sinful earth. That is why on the day of the Holy Trinity there was and is a sign according to which it is necessary to go to the cemetery and put things in order there.

True, the attitude of the Orthodox Church towards such a tradition is not very favorable. It is believed that it is better to go to the grave on another day.

If you think a little more deeply, you can agree with this opinion. The fact is that the Trinity is a celebration of the life-giving power of the Lord, who, by His grace, not only sacrificed the only Son, Jesus Christ, but also sent the Holy Spirit to help every person.

It is clear that this celebration is bright, and in the palette of emotions on such a day there simply should not be dark colors, bad thoughts and painful thoughts. In addition, on the eve of the holiday, a special one is provided - that's when you can go to the cemetery to commemorate the deceased relatives.

And on Trinity itself, it’s better to go to church, imbued with bright feelings, and then spend the day with your loved ones, go to visit and do some kind, pleasant deeds.

What not to do on the Trinity: signs, traditions and customs

The question of how to celebrate the Trinity, what signs must be observed, is closely related to what cannot be done on this day at all according to folk traditions and ideas. Looking ahead, we can say that in the church there are no restrictions at all.

The main thing is to get to the temple, pay attention to prayer, good deeds, and spend the rest of the day as your heart tells you. The main thing is peace in the soul and peace in the heart.

The right emotional attitude, faith in good changes - this is what helps us in a difficult life. And of course, sincere prayer creates a kind of energy impulse that can embody any good desire.

Thus, the history of the feast of the Holy Trinity really connects quite a few interesting folk signs. To believe in holiday traditions and customs for the Trinity or not is a personal matter for everyone.

But one thing is clear: it is useful for each of us to dream. And if for mental recharging you need to perform some simple rite or ritual, why not do it? The main thing is that the desire should be pure and disinterested. Dream boldly - and you will be credited!

Trinity is a very beautiful holiday, and, as you know, one of the main Christian holidays. This day is considered a public holiday, and millions of people celebrate it with joy. But not everyone thinks about the history and origin of this great holiday - the Holy Trinity. The editors of our site will acquaint you with the history of the traditions of this holiday and signs on the day of the Trinity.

• The history of the Trinity holiday
• Traditions, signs, what needs to be done on the Trinity
• How to decorate a house for Trinity?
• Signs on the Trinity

So, Trinity in 2018 falls on May 27th. And on May 28, on Monday, all Ukrainians will receive an additional day off, because this is the second day of the Trinity. The Day of the Holy Trinity has rich traditions and signs.

It is believed that on this day (May 27) all Orthodox and Greek Catholics around the world will celebrate the Day of the Holy Trinity. This holiday also has another name “Pentecost”, which indicates that the Trinity is celebrated exactly 50 days after Easter.

On this holiday, the Orthodox Church remembers the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. The Trinity symbolizes the image of God - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

This major church holiday brings liberation from everything bad and sinful in the human soul. According to the Gospel, it was on the fiftieth day after Easter that the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in the form of sacred fire, which endowed them with the grace of the Holy Spirit, and they spoke in different languages ​​of the world and gave strength to equip the Holy Church on earth in order to convey the Words of God to every person . Therefore, the Trinity is also considered the birthday of the Christian church.

Icon of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles

The history of the Trinity holiday

The Orthodox are very fond of the Trinity, although not everyone knows the true history of the holiday.

There are different legends about the origin of this holiday. By one legend, on the Trinity, God created the earth and sowed it with greenery. Another legend tells that on this day Jesus, together with the apostles Peter and Paul, sat down to rest under a green tree, hence the three-day holiday appeared. More one version of the emergence of the Trinity Christ rejoiced at how the poor people in Jerusalem greeted him with green branches.

However, there is also the most main legend, which is considered the main one: the trinity of the holiday is associated with God the Father (Sunday), God the Son (Monday) and God the Holy Spirit (Tuesday).

It was by the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles that the perfecting activity of the third person of the Most Holy Trinity was revealed, and the teaching of Jesus Christ about the Triune God reached perfect clarity and completeness. God the Father creates the world, God the Son redeems people from enslavement to the devil, God the Holy Spirit sanctifies the world through the founding of the Church and the worldwide preaching of faith.

Trinity is the second oldest Christian holiday, on which the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles. According to legend, on the site of the Zion Upper Room, where the apostles stayed on the day of Pentecost, the first Christian church was built, which survived even during the destruction of Jerusalem by Roman legionaries in the year 70. One fragment from the writings of Hieromartyr Irenaeus of Lyon contains a mention of the feast of the New Testament Pentecost (end of the 2nd century). In ancient times, it was also called the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit. On this day the Church was born. Since that time, the Holy Spirit has been gracefully present in the life of the Church and performs all her sacraments.

On Trinity, dead relatives are commemorated for three days. In particular, this is the only day in the whole year when, according to Orthodox traditions, it is possible to light a candle in churches and offer prayers for suicides and the unbaptized.

Icon of the Holy Trinity

Church literature says that in the evening before the Trinity, the Holy Spirit descends to Earth. He sanctifies and blesses everything around, he fills the human soul with goodness, love, faith, patience.

Even during His life on earth, the Lord told His disciples many times that He would never leave people and create His large family, which He would call His Church: “I will create My Church, and the gates of hell will never prevail against It.” We are all members of this Church...

Traditions, signs, what needs to be done on the Trinity

Since ancient times, the Slavic peoples have associated the Trinity with the tradition of meeting summer and called this day Earth Day. On Trinity Day, it is customary to decorate houses and temples with green birch branches, fragrant calamus and flowers. The custom of decorating the temple with branches, flowers and grass dates back to ancient times. The Old Testament Pentecost was the feast of the gathering of the first fruits. In the courtyard of the Temple, people brought the first fruits of the harvest and flowers. In the New Testament time, the trees and plants in the temple symbolize the renewal of people by the power of the descended Holy Spirit.

For example, each region has its own peculiarities of celebrating Green Christmas, but everywhere plants play a key role. So, Ukrainians generously decorate their homes with calamus (this plant is also called calamus root, Tatar potion or flat cake).

How to decorate the house on this bright holiday?

According to tradition, before the celebration of the Trinity, it is necessary to carry out a general cleaning in the house. What is important - you need to get rid of trash and especially those items that are associated with negative memories.

The hostesses decorate the rooms with flowers, young grass and green branches, which symbolizes the coming spring, prosperity and the continuation of life. Most often, branches of birch, oak, mountain ash, maple, calamus grass, mint, lemon balm, etc. are used for decoration.

On the day of the Trinity in the morning they attend a festive church service. On this day, very simple bouquets of swamp grass, wild flowers, etc. should be dedicated in the church. After the service in the church, you need to bring them home and decorate the house with them. This can be dried and protected for a whole year as a talisman against the evil eye of an accidental guest.

By the way, on the Trinity in the temples, two festive services rule: in the morning and in the evening.

It was a great sin not to decorate the house. Ancestors believed that on Trinity the souls of dead relatives fly to the living and hide in the branches. All attention was paid to doors, walls of houses and shutters - they were densely covered with linden branches.

For a festive dinner they invite close people and relatives, treat them with a loaf, egg dishes, pancakes, pies, jelly and give each other funny gifts.

You can also get out into nature, organize a picnic - after all, Trinity 2018, like in other years, is celebrated on a day off. The tradition of folk festivals has been preserved to our time. In many cities, cultural mass events, concerts, fairs are held on this day.

There are also signs for Pentecost.

If they marry the Trinity, and marry the Intercession, then the life of these spouses will be long, happy, in love and harmony.

If it rains on Trinity Day, then there will be a lot during the summer.

Rain on Trinity - a lot of mushrooms, to warm weather.

From the Trinity to the Assumption, they don’t dance round dances.

Swim my wreath to that shore, who, catching my wreath, wakes up the groom.

Customs and beliefs for the feast of the Trinity

By tradition, the Trinity (in 2018 it falls on May 27) is celebrated for three days, and preparations for the holiday begin in advance. The houses and the yard are carefully cleaned, and the rooms are decorated with fresh tree branches (linden, willow, birch, maple), the floor is lined with fragrant herbs and flowers.

Such a Trinity ritual means awakening and the beginning of a new life cycle. On this day, people went out into the streets dressed up with songs and dances, danced round dances, the girls guessed at the betrothed and performed certain rituals.

Collected field herbs were brought to the church and consecrated, C-ib.ru reports. This was done so that the summer would be generous with rains and give people a rich harvest.

Saturday before Trinity - memorial. On this day, dead relatives are remembered in churches.

Trinity Day (Green Sunday) is considered the day of the appearance of various mythical evil spirits (mermaids, mermen, goblin). It is to protect against it that the room is decorated with green branches and wild flowers.

They also say that you can’t swim on the Trinity, since mermaids or water ones came out of the reservoirs and, having acquired a human appearance, took men and women away.

After the holiday, the greenery was not thrown away, but was used to treat various diseases, as it had tremendous healing power.

On the second day of the Trinity (Klechalny Monday), the priests went out into the fields to bless the future harvest.

On the third day (Holy Spirit's Day), an unmarried girl was decorated with ribbons, flowers, wreaths of wild flowers and herbs and taken around the yards. To meet her on the street was considered a great success.

Signs and conspiracies on the Trinity

On Trinity, people carefully listened to folk signs, because the future harvest and the upcoming summer depend on the weather for the holiday. Here are the most common ones:

• According to signs, rain on the Trinity - to a rich harvest and a warm summer;
• A fine drizzle, after which a bright sun peeped out - also to a rich harvest of berries, cereals and mushrooms;
• On Trinity the sun - the summer will be dry and very hot;
• The heat on Trinity was considered a bad omen. She meant a bad harvest year;
• To see a rainbow on a holiday is a great happiness in the house;
• If you swim in the rain on the Trinity, then you can get rich;

• Since ancient times, at dawn, people left their houses for fields, gardens and crumbled bread on the ground, thereby calling on nature to give them a good harvest;
• In order to have a good hayfield and it rains, birch branches are stuck into the ground;
• Before the Trinity, it was necessary to finish planting the garden, because then the heat set in and the plants were poorly received due to lack of moisture.

According to popular belief, the dew that fell on the Trinity gave health, youth, beauty

What not to do on Trinity

On one of the biggest twelfth holidays, the land is the birthday girl, so there are many restrictions on work on this day. You can not plow, dig the ground, dig, plant plants and trees, mow the grass. In general, all work that is connected with the land cannot be done.

You can not cut and chop trees

Works related to trees are prohibited on this day, as young plants are used to decorate houses on a holiday. You can not cut trees, saw, chop wood, break branches.

Taboo on any hard work

On this day, it is forbidden to perform any hard work in the garden, since on this day the earth is born again and, like on any birthday, you need to celebrate, not work. Taboo for work in the field and garden.

It has long been believed that if you do not adhere to this sign, any unfavorable situation can happen: weather conditions will destroy the crop, livestock will die out or be destroyed by predators.

These rules do not apply to work in production, because it does not depend on our desire, but is necessary and inevitable.

However, you can collect all kinds of herbs and dry them. You can prepare brooms for a bath, they will be endowed with a special healing power.

The herbs collected for the Trinity have magical healing powers. Tinctures and decoctions are prepared from them to heal from ailments.

You can not sew, bake, do housework

As on other Orthodox holidays, on Trinity you can’t do cleaning, sewing, and any other housework. You can only decorate the room, cook food, perform only vital work.

Everyone who works on this day will face various misfortunes. In general, it is better not to take risks, but to celebrate!

Taboo on any work on earth

It is impossible to work on the earth on the Trinity, but you can look for treasures in it. Try it, perhaps the treasure hidden somewhere has already been waiting for you.

no fence repair

You can not build or repair a fence (fence) on this day. Such work can bring trouble and illness to the family.

Tune in to the positive

Observing all the listed signs on the Trinity, do not forget about the spiritual side.

It is forbidden to be angry at the Trinity, think about the bad, envy or get angry!

Be friendly and joyful on this day, then nature will reward you in full with a good harvest and prosperity.

Trinity is a great holiday in Christianity. This is a significant holiday for every believer, since it implies the unity of the Lord, which was the beginning of true faith. The feast of the Holy Trinity is always celebrated on the 50th day of Easter, which is also significant for all believers. Due to the fact that Easter is celebrated every year on different days, then, accordingly, the celebration of Green Christmas time takes place in different ways, but has not been changed to the 50th day. In 2019, it falls on June 16th.

In this article

Why does God love the Trinity?

This question has long interested, and still interests humanity. This is due to the fact that the number three is found in almost all word forms and has a special meaning. It can be found in sayings and proverbs, everyday expressions, in scientific definitions, and of course, in biblical canons.

If we take it from the point of view of a religious concept, then the expression "God loves the Trinity" denotes the unity of God's beginning, presented in the form of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. It was in this number that he appeared before his apostles and endowed them with the ability to understand the languages ​​​​of other people in order to convey the faith to them. In addition, it was on this day that the first sermon was delivered, which became the beginning of the construction of the Kingdom of God on earth.

What does the icon of the Holy Trinity protect from?

This icon is one of the most important, because it depicts the unity of the Lord in three faces. The history of the appearance of this image in the form of a mosaic appeared in the 5th century, and in the icon painting it could be seen only in the 14th century. According to Orthodox canons, there is no clear image of images on the icon, since this contradicts the concept of the incomprehensible and the trinity of the divine principle. This is due to the fact that no one has ever seen God. But knowledge and faith in him allows Christians to honor him in this guise.

Archpriest Alexander Prochenko will express the essence that the icon of the Holy Trinity displays:

Due to the fact that the icon of the Holy Trinity is one of the most important images of this bright day, it is endowed with powerful divine power. This enables believers to turn to her, asking for help in solving difficult everyday situations. Although initially it was considered confessional, Orthodox believers confessed before it, being cleansed of sins. In addition, this icon protects the one asking from committing any evil deeds in the future.

What do you need to know about the Trinity?

The majestic feast of the Holy Trinity implies a reverence for many traditions and customs that have been maintained for many centuries. The main ones were considered that it was necessary to decorate their houses with greenery, and especially with birch branches and meadow grasses. According to Orthodox beliefs, this contributes to:

• cleansing from an unclean spirit;
• deliverance from malicious intent;
• and makes it possible to find happiness and peace of mind.

Traditions

But today a lot of traditions and customs have been lost, although the main ones still remain. They are that:

1. In addition to decorating their home with greenery, this Sunday, as usual, they visit the church, where a special service is held. Be sure to have a branch of birch with you.
2. After the service, guests are invited to the house, who are treated to a festive meal. The main attribute on the table on this day should be a loaf, hearty pancakes with butter and any dish prepared on the basis of eggs.
3. Another custom of this day is mass festivities, which were driving round dances, chants, kindling fires, as well as all kinds of fortune-telling.

Signs

As for the main signs of the Trinity, the ancestors believed that, thanks to them, it was possible to foretell fate, therefore they were treated with special respect. Today, many years later, signs and customs have retained their significance and are revered with the same faith. The main ones are as follows:

1. If it rains that day, it foreshadows a good harvest. In addition, to obtain a crop, a birch twig is placed behind the window frame, and meadow grasses under the floorboard.
2. Another sign is that if after 3 days of consecration the birch branches remain fresh, then this portends a wet hayfield.
3. In addition, the ancestors tried to redo all the work related to the garden, since this is a bad omen that could bring trouble to the house.
4. It was a very unkind sign if the weather was hot on that day. According to this sign, a bad harvest should be expected, since the summer will be completely dry.
5. To give strength, as well as heal from various diseases, it is necessary to collect morning dew.
6. And also on this day, according to the advice of the ancestors, it is impossible to appoint a wedding day, this was marked by a bad omen. And the marriage of this couple will be unhappy. But matchmaking, on the contrary, foreshadowed the happiness and grace of the future family.

What Not to Do

Due to the fact that all preparations are being made for the celebration, but there is something that cannot be done on the Trinity:

1. You can’t swim, because you can drown, the mermaids could drag it with them.
2. Do not iron, wash, sew, knit.
3. You can not swear, quarrel and be offended.

About conspiracies

In addition to traditions and rituals, it was possible to perform various conspiracies on the Trinity, which could help in any endeavors. It was believed that on this day they have special power and will allow true believers to receive the covenant. But, at the same time, their thoughts must be pure, not have malicious intent.

For health and beauty

According to beliefs, Sunday morning dew acquires healing and magical properties, so it was collected and treated for various diseases. But besides this, it was used to prolong youth and preserve female beauty.

On the dew

To do this, you need to put on a dress made of natural fabric and go at dawn to walk around and lie in the dew. Be sure to wash your face with clean morning dew and say:

The feast of the Holy Trinity bestows beauty:
sparkle in eyes and hair,
scarlet reflection on the lips,
velvet skin,
and my mind is bright.

Then bring the outfit home and dry. You can also wear it in case of illness or indisposition.

We speak healing herbs

To do this, a bouquet of wormwood, yarrow and St. John's wort is taken for the morning service and consecrated. Also say a prayer in front of the icon of the Holy Trinity, placing seven candles in front of it. Then, after the service, you need to come home, taking an old bowl and setting fire to a sprig of St. John's wort in it. While it smokes a little, you need to go around all the rooms in the house, fumigating them with smoke. While saying these words:

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, come out sick and sick,
get out the evil
get lost!

When these words are spoken, the bouquet of herbs should be divided, that is, the wormwood branches are divided into two parts, and one of them lies under the bed, and the second part is hung over the front door. Yarrow from this bouquet is used as a decoction, which is added to bathing water. But the branches of St. John's wort can be brewed as tea.

Conspiracies on the Trinity from diseases

Of particular importance on this day is the ritual of diseases. This is especially true for children. When a small child is very often sick, you can use the power of a conspiracy.

For swimming

This day, you need to bathe the child, and after bathing, pour water under the old oak tree, while pronouncing the words:

I pour out the disease
save a child from illness.

In accordance with the traditions, such a ritual will save the child from ailments, since it is believed that on this day when bathing, the disease passes into the water, and after that the poured water passes directly to the tree.

Ritual with herbs

Another conspiracy against diseases at Pentecost is a ritual with herbs. In this case, it is necessary to collect sprigs of St. John's wort, yarrow and wormwood. Then, get three candles and attend the morning service, and after that come home and light them in the room where the patient is. Spread the herbs on the floor and say three times:

Candles are lit - ailments are gone,
they scattered the herbs - they took away all the diseases!

When these words are spoken, the patient is required to walk on them during the day. Make sure the candles are completely burnt out. The next day, the herbs are thrown away as far from the house as possible.

For wealth

There are a lot of conspiracies for material well-being and wealth. To attract money to the house, you can perform a very simple ceremony.

It lies in the fact that it is necessary to pre-collect leaves of lovage, peony and birch. Leave them on the windowsill for three days, namely, so that they see three moons and three suns. Then sprinkle them with holy water. Already at home, stand on the threshold between the rooms, which are closest to the exit. Be sure the foot should be in the middle of the threshold, that is, it touched the floor of two rooms. During a conspiracy for money, the following words are pronounced:

Pass Trinity my loneliness.

Then take a bath of water, put herbs in it and take a dip. At the same time, it will allow not only to attract material wealth, but also to improve health, as well as get rid of the accumulated negativity.

For love and marriage

On all major holidays, it is customary to perform rites or rituals concerning the betrothed. It is believed that on this day there is an opportunity to find out your fate and attract love to yourself or get married soon. Many girls want to meet their soul mate and for this they conduct similar rituals on the Trinity.

For a bouquet

To do this, on the way to the morning service, pick a small bunch of field herbs and bless them. After the end, be sure to put three candles in front of the icons with female images and light the candles. Arriving home, they are crushed and a decoction is prepared. When he cools down, wash himself with this water, while saying:

Ant grass,
you grew up in the field
saved the way.
Bring me a groom (bride)
so that the soul burns with love,
so that life boils with a key.

For a wreath

Another effective conspiracy to love is considered a ritual that must be performed immediately before the holiday itself. To do this, you need to collect wildflowers and herbs, and at midnight weave a wreath out of them. During this action, the following words are spoken:

The girls are walking across the green field,
picking flowers,
wreaths are woven and thrown into the water.
Narrowed-disguised,
you catch a wreath, me,
servant of God (name), give.
Forever and ever. Amen.

Then go to the reservoir, preferably to the river and let it go with the flow. Then, returning home, you can’t talk to anyone and even turn around if you hear any rustles.

A simple marriage ceremony

Regarding marriage, a fairly simple rite can be used. It lies in the fact that an unmarried girl should consecrate the collected bouquet and birch twig at the morning service on Trinity Day. Then, at home, she should weave it into a wreath, pronouncing words, after which she settled it under her pillow. While weaving a wreath, you need to pronounce the following words:

Lord Jesus!
I put a wreath of holy herbs under my head.
How these herbs merged and intertwined into a wreath,
so let the servant of God (husband's name) curl,
intertwined around me
around our house.
And let my words be strong
sharp and slick.
Now and forever, and forever and ever.
Amen.

For the fulfillment of a wish

Each person has his own cherished desire and wants it to come true. This day, due to its magical properties, provides an opportunity to find out whether it will be fulfilled.

To carry it out, you will need to perform such actions. In the morning, at the very dawn, you need to find a birch, make your innermost desire and break off a branch of a birch. At the same time, pronounce these words:

Bless the Trinity
Holy Mother of God.
Break the branch
and (name) fate appears.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Now and forever and forever and ever.
Amen.

After that, count all the buds and leaves on the broken branch. If the number of buds and leaves is even, then the wish made may come true soon. And if it is odd, then the desire will not come true, and it is better to refuse it.

A conspiracy for good luck in an important matter for the Trinity

Such a ceremony must be carried out if very important matters are foreseen or a trip is planned soon. Or is it supposed to get a job.

To do this, at dawn it is worth conspiring for good luck. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that at dawn you need to warm your hands, but this is done not through glass, but best of all on the street. At this time, it is necessary to pronounce the words:

I will rise and pray
I will go out, cross myself,
I will climb a high mountain
I look around in four directions.
As a black horse grazes on the eastern side in a green meadow,
restlessly wild and violent.
No one saddled him
nobody rode it
that horse did not know stirrups-reins.
I'll tame that horse
and he will go downstairs obediently,
carry where I want.
My will is strong
my word is correct.
Amen.

Ritual with a birch

One of the important rituals on this Sunday is the weaving of wreaths from birch branches. Basically, it was performed after dinner, and in the evening they were put on the water, and make a wish. In addition, on this day it is customary to decorate their homes with branches of this tree with a birch. It is believed that it is a strong amulet against all sorts of troubles and diseases, and also brings good luck and prosperity.

Charm for family happiness

In order for happiness to reign in the family on the Day of the Holy Trinity since ancient times, they made an appropriate amulet.

It was prepared from two eggs, as they symbolize a friendly couple, namely a husband and wife. During the preparation of this amulet, the wife should pronounce the appropriate words:

Holy Trinity, have mercy on us;
Lord, cleanse our sins;
Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for your name's sake.
Lord have mercy (three times).
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
And now and forever and forever and ever.
Amen.

1. Fried eggs must be salted exclusively with Thursday salt and be sure to season with green onions, garlic and parsley.
2. It is very important that the greens are whole, they cannot be chopped. Thus, the integrity of the family is symbolized.
3. In this case, the scrambled eggs should be round.
4. Then, she was placed in a loaf, which had previously been consecrated in the church.
5. After that, such a “sandwich” was wrapped in a towel, and the couple should go to the grove, where the birch was decorated in advance.
6. And only then this dish could be eaten.

The plot is quite simple, but has a very great power.

To strengthen the family

The family life of a husband and wife is sometimes subject to discord, which negatively affects their relationship. Therefore, to strengthen married life, you can lead a very good ritual.

1. In addition to cooking scrambled eggs, it is believed that on this day it is necessary to treat all your relatives and friends with a meal.
2. The main attribute in this is a white tablecloth, which is covered with a festive table.
3. After the feast, this tablecloth must be removed, and without washing it, put it under the family bed for the spouses.

According to legend, this will help strengthen family ties and renew hot feelings.

Ritual for the protection of the house

According to old legends, birch is a symbol of purity and purity. Thanks to its properties, you can not only cleanse yourself of evil spirits and thoughts, but you can also protect your home.

1. To do this, before the holiday, a general cleaning is carried out not only in the house, but also in the yard.
2. A very important point in this case is that you need to wash the floors with the addition of wormwood.
3. After fumigating all rooms with incense, or you can use thyme.
4. Then, decorate the house with meadow herbs, and of course with birch branches.

Trinity candle

In Orthodoxy, it is desirable to put a candle to the icon of the Holy Trinity on a holiday, but this is not mandatory. On this day, you can put them to any image that is needed at the moment.

In addition, despite the fact that on this day the dead are remembered, it is better to place candles for the repose on the eve of the holiday, namely on Saturday. This is due to the fact that it is considered Parental, therefore it is necessary to remember the deceased.

On Sunday, it is recommended to put candles for the health of your loved ones and relatives. Since the holiday represents the beginning of unity, health and the beginning of life. After lighting, the candle can be saved and used during the rituals or during the pronunciation of prayers.

Divination for the Trinity

Despite the fact that Orthodoxy is against all sorts of fortune-telling, it has long been customary that on Pentecost, girls were attached to all sorts of magical rituals. They were mainly associated with the definition of marriage, the search for a betrothed and love spells.

On braided wreaths

One of the most truthful was considered fortune-telling on wicker wreaths, which unmarried girls made from all sorts of meadow grasses and birch branches. Then they launched them into a natural reservoir, thinking about the narrowed one. If the wreath caught the current and it floated, it meant that this girl would soon have a solemn event and the coming year would be successful. But, if it drowns, it means to be in trouble.

throwing wreaths

Another fortune-telling among the girls was throwing wicker wreaths on the roof of the house. If he falls back, it means soon to be married, well, and the remaining wreaths promised another year without a betrothed.

To the birch

Since the birch is the main symbol of the Trinity, divination was also carried out on it. To do this, the girls went out into the birch grove and from afar chose any birch tree. After, when she approached the chosen tree, then by its bark it was possible to determine what kind of marriage she would have. If rough, then this portends difficulties in the family. Smooth - happiness and well-being in family relationships. And when the tree turned out to be old and rotten, then the marriage will be very bad.

Removal of spoilage

Orthodoxy does not welcome any magic, but provides an opportunity for purification from evil spirits, corruption and other magical actions. Corruption is a rather strong sorcery, which is sometimes quite difficult to remove. But on the Holy Trinity, you can do a ceremony that will help remove even very strong damage.

1. To do this, you need to collect a bouquet of wild flowers, you can also take garden flowers, but there must be at least 40 species.
2. Then, with this bouquet, you need to go to church and consecrate it at the morning and evening services.
3. It is worth remembering that the ceremony will last 40 days, that is, according to the number of flowers collected.

To make the ceremony, then every day one flower is taken from the collected bouquet, which is placed in a glass. Then it is poured with sacred water. When the water from the flower has all drained into a glass, then dip your finger in this water and wet the crown of your head three times. And then all the water is drunk.

In addition, you need to prepare a small box in which after each time you need to add one coin. At the end, you should get 40 coins in 40 days. After their expiration, visit the church again and order a health service for yourself.

Be sure to listen to the entire prayer service, and do this for three days in a row. At the end, candles are lit to St. Panteleimon, St. Tryphon and the Immortals Cosmas and Dimia. And the coins that were collected (40 coins) - to be divided among the beggars.

And at the end

Trinity is a majestic holiday in Orthodoxy, which is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter.

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On this significant day, believers absorb even more the feeling of the presence of the Lord, which gives them strength and faith, as well as the opportunity to atone for their sins and avoid committing them in the future.

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Long before the advent of Christianity, the Slavic peoples celebrated the Green Week. It marked the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Some pagan rites and divination, which are held on the feast of the Trinity, have survived to this day. The customs of ancient times are based on the renewal of life - this is the time when the first leaves appear on the trees, flowers bloom. And for the feast of the Trinity of the church, the houses were decorated with greenery - a symbol of the growth and renewal of the Christian faith.

Trinity or Pentecost?

The Feast of the Trinity is one of the most beautiful holidays in Orthodoxy. It always falls at a time when the first leaves on the trees begin to bloom. Therefore, people decorate houses and churches on this holiday with green branches of birch, maple, mountain ash.

Trinity does not have a fixed date for celebration. It is appointed on the fiftieth day after Easter. The Bible says that it was on this day that the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles. The disciples were given the ability to preach the word of Christ. Therefore, this holiday is otherwise called Pentecost or the Descent of the Holy Spirit.

Only in the XIV century did they begin to celebrate the feast of the Trinity in Russia. Customs and traditions on this day have been observed since ancient times. The founder of the holiday was St. Sergius of Radonezh.

Old Testament holiday

Pentecost is a Jewish holiday, which is celebrated on the 50th day after. According to legend, on this day the people of Israel found the Sinai law. Traditionally, in honor of the celebration, entertainment for the people, mass celebrations, and sacrifices are organized.

He gave his people the Law of God. This happened on the fiftieth day after the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Since then, Pentecost (or Shavuot) has been celebrated every year. In Israel, on the same day, the feast of the first harvest and fruits is celebrated.

When did the Trinity appear in Christianity? The customs and traditions of the celebration originate from the Old Testament Pentecost.

Orthodox holiday

The apostles retired to celebrate the Jewish Pentecost. The Savior, before his martyrdom, promised them a miracle - the coming of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, every day they gathered in one of the Zion upper rooms.

On the 50th day after the Resurrection, they heard a noise that filled the small space of the house. Flames appeared, and the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles. He showed them three hypostases - God the Father (Divine Mind), God the Son (Divine Word), God the Spirit (Holy Spirit). This trinity is the basis of Christianity, on which the Christian faith stands firmly.

People who were not far from the upper room heard a strange noise - the apostles spoke different languages. The disciples of Jesus received amazing abilities - to heal, prophesy and preach in different dialects, which allowed them to carry the word of God to all corners of the world. The apostles visited the Middle East, India, Asia Minor. We visited the Crimea and Kyiv. All the disciples, except for John, were martyred - they were executed by opponents of Christianity.

The only God is the customs of the church holiday began in the morning. The whole family went to church for worship. After that, people returned home. They arranged a gala dinner, went to visit, congratulated acquaintances on a bright holiday, gave gifts.

Slavic holiday

In our country, the feast of the Trinity began to be celebrated only 300 years after the baptism of Russia. Prior to this, the Slavs were pagans. But even today there are rituals, signs that originated in those days.

Before Trinity, this day was considered the border between spring and summer. Its name is Semik (Green Week), or Triglav. According to pagan religion, three deities ruled over all mankind - Perun, Svarog, Svyatovit. The latter is the keeper of light and human energy. Perun is the defender of truth and warriors. Svarog is the creator of the universe.

In Semik, people arranged merry festivities, danced round dances. The houses were decorated with the first greenery, from which medicinal tinctures and decoctions were then prepared.

So from the pagan celebration arose a church holiday - the Trinity. Customs, signs of those ancient times are still relevant among the people. For example, the greenery with which the church was decorated on Pentecost was taken home and dried. It was sewn up in canvas bags. Such a sachet served as a talisman at home.

Celebration traditions

How is the feast of the Trinity? The customs of most holidays begin with cleaning the house. Only after the room sparkled with cleanliness, women decorated the rooms with green branches and flowers. They are a symbol of fertility, wealth.

The hostesses prepared a festive table - they cooked pies and gingerbread, cooked jelly. There is no fasting on this day, so any food is allowed for the Orthodox. In the churches on the Trinity, the Divine Liturgy is performed, and immediately after it - the evening. During it, kneeling prayers are read. The clergy ask for the bestowal of grace on all those present, for the sending down of wisdom and reason to believers.

After the service, people sit down at the festive table, invite guests, give gifts and congratulate each other. According to tradition, it was customary to marry on this day. It was believed that if the matchmaking took place on the Trinity, and the wedding on the Pokrov, a happy life awaited the young family.

How is Trinity celebrated elsewhere in the world? Traditions, customs, rituals of different countries are united by festive worship. And in England, religious processions are even held on this day. In Italy, rose petals are scattered from under the ceiling of the temple. In France, during worship, trumpets are blown, which symbolizes the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Folk customs on Trinity

According to popular legend, mermaids wake up on Pentecost. In this regard, the villagers have several customs.

• In the villages they made a stuffed mermaid, danced round dances around him during the festivities. Then it was torn into small pieces and scattered across the field.
• Before going to bed, women ran through the village with a broom to protect themselves from mermaids.
• One girl was dressed as a mermaid, taken out into the field and thrown into a rye. Then everyone fled to their homes.

What other folk practices is the Trinity famous for? Traditions, customs, rituals were to drive away evil spirits from the gates of the house. According to legend, on this day the water man woke up, and the villagers burned fires along the coast to ward off evil spirits.

Much attention was paid to the decoration of the house. Only branches of maple, birch, mountain ash, oak could protect people, give them strength and health.

Another custom was to irrigate with your tears the branches and flowers that were in the temple. Girls and women tried harder to cry so that drops of tears fell on the greenery. This method helped the ancestors to get rid of the summer drought and autumn crop failure.

First day

All festivities were divided into 3 days. The first was called Green Sunday. On this day, the icons were decorated with birch branches, a special prayer was said for the Trinity.

Folk festivals were held in forests and fields. People danced, played, sang songs. The girls wove wreaths and lowered them down the river. Such fortune-telling helped to find out what fate awaits in the coming year.

People commemorated deceased relatives. At the cemetery, crosses and monuments were swept with a birch broom - to ward off evil spirits. They left treats for the dead on the graves. That night, according to folk tales, prophetic dreams were dreamed.

Second day

Klechalny Monday is the second day of the celebration of Pentecost. People have been rushing to church since morning. After the service, the priests walked through the fields with blessings. This was done in order to protect the crop from drought, rain and hail.

The third day

Bogodukhov day is celebrated most of all by girls. They arrange festivities, games, fortune-telling. According to folk tradition, fun is held - "Drive the Poplar". The most beautiful girl was dressed up, decorated with greenery and wreaths - she played the role of Poplar. Then the youth took Topolya home, and each owner presented her with a delicious treat or a gift.

Holiday symbol

Until now, there is a rite of curling birch. During the process, the girls wished good health to their mother and other relatives. Or, during the curling of the birches, they thought about the young man they fell in love with - thus tying his thoughts and thoughts to themselves.

During the festivities, a small birch was decorated with ribbons, flowers flew into it. After round dance chants, they cut it down and began a triumphal procession through the village. An elegant birch was carried around the whole village, attracting good luck to its inhabitants.

In the evening, ribbons were removed from the tree and a traditional sacrifice was held. The branches were "buried" in the field, and the birch itself was drowned in a pond. So people asked for a plentiful harvest and protection from the spirits.

Early dew was collected on Trinity - it was considered a strong medicine against ailments and ailments. Such rituals existed among our ancestors. Some of them can be found even today. What can not be done on Trinity?

What is forbidden to do on Pentecost

On this holiday, it was strictly forbidden to work in the garden or around the house. Therefore, zealous housewives carried out a general cleaning before the Trinity. And on the holiday itself, they only decorated the house and prepared a plentiful treat.

What other restrictions exist? What can not be done on Trinity? All repairs around the house are best left for another day. Can't sew. Do not wash, cut or dye your head.

On this day, you can not think about the bad or talk about someone in a negative way. It is forbidden to swim - otherwise, in the near future, the disobedient will die (according to one of the versions, mermaids will tickle him). And the one who remained alive after swimming on the Trinity was declared a sorcerer.

Do not be offended, swear on this day - the Trinity is a bright holiday. Signs and customs (what you can’t and what you can do) - it all comes down to prayer and kind words. Trinity is a celebration of the renewal of life, so only positive should surround yourself on this day.

parent saturday

The day before the Trinity began People went to the cemetery, commemorated the deceased relatives.

From ancient times, a memorial dinner was prepared on parental Saturday - cutlery was placed for the deceased. The deceased was invited to a meal.

On this day, the bath was heated. And after the whole family had washed, they left water and a broom for the deceased.

On Trinity parental Saturday, suicides are commemorated, they ask for repose for their souls. It is read on the Trinity. But the Holy Church claims that this is a delusion - suicides will not be able to find rest after death. Therefore, only in home prayer can you ask for them.

Signs for Pentecost

The Trinity is rich in beliefs and signs. The customs and traditions of the holiday carry many omens that have been proven over the centuries.

1. Rain on Pentecost - to an abundance of mushrooms and close warmth.
2. If the birch is fresh on the third day after the holiday - to a wet hayfield.
3. They marry the Trinity, they marry Pokrov - to love and harmony in the family.
4. To attract wealth to the house, you need to cover a few
5. Heat on Trinity - to a dry summer.

The whole week of celebration was called Mermaid Week. Thursday was considered especially important - on this day the mermaids tried to lure people into the water. Therefore, in the evenings, people tried not to leave the house. It was forbidden to swim all week. And you should definitely carry wormwood with you - this grass scared away evil spirits.

Today, in nature, with songs and fun, the Trinity holiday is celebrated. Customs, signs of ancient times become irrelevant and gradually disappear. But until now, people decorate their homes with greenery so that peace, tranquility, happiness, health and prosperity reign in it. And the girls carry the wreaths to the reservoirs and, holding their breath, let them into the water: where the wreath floats, from there they will wait for the betrothed, and if it comes to the shore, it’s not destiny to get married this year ...

Trinity, Trinity Day or Pentecost is an Orthodox Christian holiday that occurs on the 50th day after Easter. As a rule, the weather on this day is already warm like in summer, and the blossoming nature pleases with young greenery and flowers.

From time immemorial, the onset of the Trinity has been awaited with great impatience by the common people, since at the time of the church festival it was supposed to rest from all chores, as well as generous feasts and cheerful festivities. In addition, many traditions, customs and signs are associated with Pentecost - most of them have survived to this day.

Today we will find out what can and cannot be done on Trinity and how many days this wonderful spring holiday lasts. Our ancestors believed in numerous signs for the Trinity and the Spirits Day following it - for the weather, for young unmarried girls and for those who want to get pregnant. By adhering to simple rules and rituals, you can attract health, happiness and wealth into your life, the site reports. Merry Trinity to you and only good omens!

What is the Trinity holiday - meaning, traditions, customs

Every year after Easter Sunday, Orthodox Christians prepare to celebrate the Day of the Holy Trinity. So, what is this holiday - the Trinity? According to Holy Scripture, it was on this day that the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles of Christ, thereby revealing the mystery of the Trinity of God. As a result, the followers and disciples of Jesus began to understand the languages ​​of different peoples - thanks to this wonderful gift, Christianity soon spread throughout the world. Thus, the Holy Trinity is of great importance in Christian theology and is considered the "birthday" of the Church. It will be interesting for every believer to learn about the traditions and customs for the Orthodox holiday of the Trinity.

Traditions, customs and signs on Trinity Day

The Trinity holiday falls on the warm season, so many traditions and customs are associated with nature - weather phenomena and plants. So, on the Trinity it is customary to decorate houses and temples with birch branches, which serves as a talisman against adversity and the evil eye. In the old days, a special decoction was prepared from birch leaves - a wonderful drug for many diseases. Young unmarried girls wove wreaths from branches so that fate would give a long-awaited meeting with her betrothed. The main tradition on the eve of the Holy Trinity is the commemoration of deceased relatives and friends - on parental day they usually order funeral services, as well as clean the graves and decorate them with flowers. It is believed that on Trinity Saturday, the prayer for the dead helps even those souls who are in hell. In addition, Holy Trinity Day is great for matchmaking - there is a sign that meeting a girl's parents and asking for her hand on Pentecost prophesies a long and happy family life.

Signs on the Trinity - what not to do and how many days

Holy Trinity Day is considered the third most important holiday after Christmas and Easter. According to the church calendar, in 2018 the Trinity falls on May 27 - the 50th day after the Resurrection of Christ. As with any other holiday, signs on the Trinity are important and are passed down from ancestors to descendants. So, what can not be done on the Trinity and how many days? Let's take a closer look at the main prohibitions in this Orthodox Christian celebration.

Folk signs and prohibitions on Trinity Day

According to church canons, the main ban on the Trinity is imposed on housework - cleaning, sewing, washing, washing. It is strictly forbidden on Trinity Day to dig the ground, plant plants, mow grass, cut down trees, make birch brooms and engage in other types of physical labor. Any work on this day is not pleasing to God, so it is better to postpone all work for a certain period. Otherwise, such disrespect for the great church holiday may adversely affect the results of labor. In addition, weddings and weddings are prohibited on Trinity, but you can’t imagine a better day for wooing - according to popular belief, such a union will be strong and happy. Our ancestors believed in a sign that on Trinity Day and a week after the holiday it is dangerous to swim in ponds, as well as walk in the forest. It was believed that during this period, mermaids could drag the bather into the pool or lure an unlucky traveler into the thicket with their laughter. The list of prohibited activities on the Trinity also includes sinful thoughts in relation to other people, quarrels with relatives and resentment.

Signs on the weather on Trinity and Spirits Day

In the church calendar, after the Trinity, Spirits Day comes - an Orthodox holiday in honor of the Descent of God the Holy Spirit on the apostles-disciples of Christ. Many folk omens for the Trinity and Spirits Day are associated with natural phenomena, according to which our ancestors tried to determine the weather for the whole year, and also judged future harvests.

Folk signs about the weather for the feast of the Trinity and the Day of the Holy Spirit:

• Rain on Trinity Sunday - in August we expect a great harvest of mushrooms
• There are no frosts on Spirits day - to warm weather, and a cold holiday portends a drop in temperature in the coming days
• If trinity decorations from birch branches have not lost their freshness after three days, the hayfield will be wet
• Hot weather on Trinity Day - summer will be dry and low-yielding

The current signs on the Trinity to get pregnant

Many women dream of having a child - in order to get pregnant, it is important not only to follow medical recommendations, but also to pay attention to the signs of the Higher Forces. So, some signs on the Trinity will help everyone to conceive and even allow you to determine the sex of the unborn baby.

A selection of signs about pregnancy on Trinity Day

• Those who want to get pregnant need to drink a decoction of thyme (Bogorodsk grass), collected on the Trinity. Alternatively, a bunch of dry grass can be placed near the bed as a talisman.
• To conceive a child, a woman must bake a cake, cookies and buns, and distribute them to the poor. For the same purpose, they share clothes with the poor or donate money.
• Visiting churches, monasteries and other holy places will have a beneficial effect on a woman's ability to conceive.

So, now you know what kind of holiday the Trinity and Spirits day is, as well as what not to do and how many days. Our pages contain the most popular traditions, customs and folk signs for the Trinity - the weather, the harvest, to get pregnant. For Orthodox Christians, it will be interesting to learn about the signs and rituals for the parent's day, which precedes Trinity Sunday. Good luck to you and a cheerful Trinity!