AUGUST 1 - finding the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov (1903). The Venerable Seraphim of Sarov is a desert-dwelling holy elder, recluse and seer, recluse and seer, one of the most revered Russian saints. He was born into a merchant family in Kursk. In 1778 he entered the ranks of the novices of the Sarov Hermitage, and eight years later he was tonsured a monk. Voluntarily going into seclusion, he spent time in strict fasting, labor and prayer. Upon leaving the seclusion, he took special care in organizing the Diveyevo monastery. Many people flocked to his cell to reveal to him the secrets of their conscience, their sorrows and needs, and everyone received consolation. “Christ is Risen, my joy!” - with these words the Monk Seraphim greeted every guest.
Heals many different diseases.
AUGUST 2 - memory of the prophet Elijah (IX century BC). Russian people have revered Elijah since ancient times and built many temples in honor of the holy prophet. Far beyond the borders of Karelia, the wooden Elias Church, built in 1798, is known for its beauty. Every year to the Ilyinsky churchyard in Vodlozersky national park Hundreds of people come to Ilya's day. The ancient temple is perceived today not only as a masterpiece of carpentry, as an outstanding historical and architectural monument, it is the main Orthodox shrine of the national park.
Prophet Elijah is prayed to during droughts. On Elijah's day there are often storms and thunderstorms.
AUGUST 3RD - memory prpp. Simeon and John (c. 590). The Monks Simeon and John lived in Syria and were friends from childhood. They accepted monasticism in Jerusalem, where they came from Syria to worship the holy places. Then they labored inseparably for 29 years near dead sea. Then, according to the inspiration of God, St. Simeon left the desert to serve the salvation of people and accepted a high feat - foolishness for Christ's sake, and St. John, remaining in the desert, deeply revered his spiritual brother and sent everyone who turned to him to the “fool Simeon.” Glorified for the gift of clairvoyance, miracles and healings, St. Simeon died peacefully. St. John also reposed in his desert. They both died on the same day.
4 AUGUST - memory of the myrrh-bearer, Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene (I). A native of the city of Magdala on the shores of Lake Gennesaret, Mary was young and beautiful. Before meeting the Lord, she led a dissolute life, but Christ healed her, casting out seven demons, after which Mary became His faithful disciple. She was on Golgotha when Jesus was crucified, together with the Mother of God and the Apostle John, and she was also among the myrrh-bearing women. Christ appeared to Mary first after the Resurrection.
In Russia, Mary Magdalene has been revered since ancient times as the patroness of orphan girls. In the last century, there were many communities throughout the country that opened and patronized educational homes and schools for poor and orphaned girls.
People pray to her for the healing of those possessed by demons, including those possessed by the prodigal demon.
AUGUST 5 - celebration apparition of the Pochaev icon Mother of God
. The miraculous image protected the Pochaev Lavra (now the Ternopil region of Ukraine) from the invasion of the Turks, who besieged the monastery in 1675. The Mother of God herself appeared above the temple with heavenly angels holding drawn swords. Nowadays the icon is known to the entire Orthodox world; it is located in the iconostasis of the Assumption Cathedral and every morning it is lowered down on ribbons so that believers can venerate the miraculous shrine.
In front of this icon they pray for healing from blindness, chronic and incurable illnesses, for the release of captives, and the admonition of sinners.
AUGUST 6. Today - Boris and Gleb day, noble princes, sons of Prince Vladimir, the first Russian martyrs and passion-bearers. In 1015 they were killed by Svyatopolk, nicknamed the Accursed, who did not want to share the inheritance with his brothers. Svyatopolk was punished by God - his army was defeated in the war with his brother Yaroslav, and Svyatopolk himself died.
The memory of both holy martyrs has been revered in Rus' since ancient times, as evidenced by the many ancient monastery and parish churches built in their honor. The chronicles are full of stories about miraculous healings that took place at the relics of the holy princes, and about the victories won with their help.
8 AUGUST - memory of the Venerable Martyr Paraskeva, who suffered for her faith in Christ during the reign of the Roman Emperor Anthony Pius (138-161). She converted many pagans to the true faith. Her memory is sacredly revered in Russia. Saint - helper in family life, female intercessor. In Essoil today, with the help of Orthodox Finns, a wooden chapel in the name of St. Paraskeva.
AUGUST 9 - memory Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon (305)
. A skilled physician who lived in Nicomedia and suffered for the holy faith in 305, one of the most revered healing saints. Panteleimon means “all-merciful”; he showed mercy to everyone, treating the suffering for free, comforting prisoners and generously distributing his property to those in need. After his Baptism, Panteleimon healed all sorts of illnesses not so much with pharmaceutical remedies, but by invoking the name of the Lord. In Petrozavodsk, on Drevlyanka, a temple is being built in the name of the great martyr and healer Panteleimon.
People pray to him for all kinds of ailments.
AUGUST 10 - the holiday of the great Russian shrine, miraculous Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God, called “Hodegetria”(Guidebook). This icon, according to legend, was painted by the Apostle and Evangelist Luke during his lifetime Holy Mother of God. Information about the time of its appearance in Russia varies. Of the many miracles performed by this icon, the deliverance of Smolensk from the Tatars in 1239 is especially remarkable. The Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God enjoys great veneration among the Orthodox people. Now this icon is in the Assumption Cathedral in Smolensk. Lists from it are distributed in large numbers throughout churches and the homes of believers. There are more than 30 miraculous and especially revered copies.
AUGUST 12 - memorial day holy martyr John the Warrior (IV), defender of the unjustly convicted and offended, helper of the hungry.
Also on this day the discovery of the relics is celebrated St. Herman, the first of the ascetics to settle on Solovetsky Island together with St. Zosima, who founded the famous monastery.
AUGUST 14 - holiday Origin (deterioration) of the Honest Trees Life-giving Cross God's; celebration of the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Theotokos.
The celebration of the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Theotokos was established on the occasion of signs from the icons of the Savior, the Most Pure Mother of God and the Precious Cross during the battle of St. the noble prince Andrei Bogolyubsky with the Volga Bulgarians in 1164, in which the enemies were defeated.
The people dubbed this holiday Honey Spas- by this time the bee had stopped delivering honey and it was possible to break out the honeycombs, which meant trying the honey from a new collection. The church sanctifies honey and flowers on this day.
Today begins the Dormition Fast, which will last until August 28 - the twelfth feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Dormition Fast is strict: eating fish is allowed only on August 19 - the day of the twelfth feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
AUGUST 15 – Orthodox people remember today blzh. Vasily, Christ for the Fool's Sake, Moscow Wonderworker (1557). Not only the townspeople, but also the kings put up with the words of truth of this holy fool. The coffin of Vasily, who died on this day exactly 445 years ago, was carried by Tsar Ivan the Terrible and Metropolitan Macarius. Two years later, at the site of his burial, the Intercession Cathedral was founded in memory of the conquest of Kazan, now known as St. Basil's Cathedral.
AUGUST 16 - memory of the Rev. Anthony the Roman (1147), Novgorod wonderworker. Born in Rome to Orthodox parents, he was orphaned at the age of 19, distributed all his property to the poor, took monastic vows and settled on a rocky seashore. According to legend, one day a small part of the rock on which the monk stood and prayed came off, and, standing on it, he swam across the sea to the Russian borders, across the Neva and Ladoga, and reached Veliky Novgorod in 1106. With the blessing of Saint Nikita, he founded a monastery in Novgorod in the name of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and gave it a communal charter. Reverend Anthony The Roman is considered the founder of monasticism in Novgorod. He died in 1147, and the glorification of his honest relics was facilitated by Archimandrite Kirill of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, who received healing from them.
AUGUST 17 - Memorial Day seven warrior youths of Ephesus(Maximilian, Jamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Constantine and Antoninus) (c. 250). These youths were locked in a cave by the persecutors of Christians, where they remained for more than 170 years, then they were opened, awakened from their wonderful sleep, told about themselves and their torment, and died a few days later. This miracle was witnessed in the 5th century. Patients exhausted by long periods of insomnia and parents praying for their sleep-deprived babies turn to their intercession.
AUGUST 19 - TRANSFIGURATION
. The great twelfth holiday of the Russian Orthodox Church. At the end of the path of earthly life, the Lord Jesus Christ revealed to His disciples that He had to suffer for people, die on the Cross and rise again. After this, He led the three apostles - Peter, James and John - to Mount Tabor and was transformed before them: His face shone, and His clothes became dazzling white. Two prophets of the Old Testament - Moses and Elijah - appeared to the Lord on the mountain and talked with Him, and the voice of God the Father from the bright cloud that overshadowed the mountain testified to the Divinity of Christ: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 17 , 5). By the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, the Lord Jesus Christ showed the disciples the Glory of His Divinity so that during His future suffering and death on the Cross they would not waver in their faith in Him, the Only Begotten Son of God. Transfiguration is the beginning of the renewal of the human soul, the knowledge of the Holy Trinity, the revelation of God about the mystery of His omnipresence. The uncreated light emanating from the depths of the Divine permeates the entire universe and sanctifies our path to God.
People call the Feast of the Transfiguration Apple Spas
. Since apostolic times, the Church has established the blessing of ripened vegetables and fruits on this day, with the recitation of special prayers. This custom is connected with the fact that God’s blessing rested on all of God’s creatures only until man, who transgressed God’s commandment, introduced uncleanness into the composition of his being. Through man, all living things were defiled. The curse of God hung over the works of his hands. Such is the terrible, necessary connection of our sin with everything with which a person comes into contact. Only a true believer in Christ the Savior can defeat the nature that is hostile against us. By sanctifying and blessing the firstfruits of the fruits of the earth, the Holy Church removes from them the ancient seal of the curse. The Church prays to the Lord that He would grant those who eat the fruits, along with the sanctification of the body, the sanctification of the soul, that He would preserve their lives in peace and joy, that He might richly multiply the fruits themselves. In addition, our ancestors made it their duty on this day to provide all the poor with fruits, and to send the sick to their homes. Those who did not fulfill this old custom were considered people unworthy of communication.
AUGUST 20 – Finding of relics St. Mitrofan, Bishop of Vorozhnezh (1832) . Patronal feast of St. Mitrophanievskaya male desert Vazheozersky Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. It is located on the other side of Vazheozero, 5 km from the monastery. A monastery with a church in the name of St. Mitrofan, Bishop of Voronezh, was built in 1904 by the penultimate rector of the Transfiguration Gennady-Nikiforovsky Monastery, Abbot Mitrofan (1889-1911) on a place revered by local residents as a saint. There has been a wooden chapel there since time immemorial.
AUGUST 21 - transfer of relics reverends Zosima and Savvaty Solovetsky (1566). Reverends Zosima and Savvatiy founded in 1429 monastery on Solovetsky Island White Sea. It was a major spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy and an important defensive point, repelling attacks from the Swedes, Finns, and British.
During the years of Soviet power, the Solovetsky Monastery became a camp for political prisoners. The first of them were bishops and hundreds of Orthodox priests. All clergy and followers of the Orthodox faith were shot at the end of the twenties. In 1991, the Solovetsky archipelago was completely returned to the Church.
On the same day the memory is celebrated icon of the Mother of God “Tolgskaya” (1314). This icon appeared under extraordinary circumstances. In 1314, bishop. Yaroslavl Prokhor conducted a tour of his diocese. Seven miles from Yaroslavl, he ordered to land on the right, elevated bank of the river. Waking up at midnight, he was amazed by a bright light. On the opposite bank, where the Tolga River flows into the Volga, he saw a pillar of fire and a bridge leading to it across the entire river. Taking his staff, he crossed the river alone across this bridge and saw an icon of the Mother of God with the Child in her arms standing in a pillar at an unattainable height. After praying, the bishop returned to his place of lodging for the night. In the morning, the servants could not find the rod, and the Eminence directed them to look for it beyond the Volga. The servants crossed the river and found a rod, on top of which lay an icon of the Mother of God. The bishop swam across the Volga, prayed and began to cut down the forest for the church; he was helped by the residents of Yaroslavl who learned about the appearance of the icon. Soon the church was built and consecrated. On the same day, the bishop blessed the men's monastery to be at the church and appointed it an abbot.
In front of this icon they pray for deliverance from drought, lack of rain, as well as for leg diseases and demonic possession.
AUGUST 22 - memory Apostle Matthias (c. 63). Originally from Bethlehem. He was educated under the guidance of Saint Simeon the God-Receiver. Originally St. Matthias was elected one of the 70 apostles, and after the Ascension of the Lord, by lot he was numbered among the 12 apostles instead of Judas Iscariot. Saint Matthias preached the Gospel in Judea, Ethiopia and Macedonia. While preaching, he performed many miracles, healed the blind, lame, lepers, cast out evil spirits and raised the dead.
AUGUST 23 - memory of blessed Lawrence, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Kaluga (1515). He healed the sick with prayers, gave sight to those blind from birth; for the faith of Christ
People pray to him for eye diseases.
AUGUST 24 - day of death Hieroschemamonk Sampson (Sievers), the ascetic of our days (1979) .
AUGUST 26 - second discovery of relics Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Voronezh, Wonderworker of Zadonsk (1991). Due to poor health, at the age of 45, he was forced to leave the administration of the diocese and in 1769 settled in the Bogoroditsky Monastery in the city of Zadonsk, living in the simplest surroundings and laboring in deeds of love and self-denial. Saint Tikhon, a great teacher of Christian life, possessing the gift of insight, predicted much of the future destinies of Russia (the flood in St. Petersburg of 1777, the victory in Patriotic War 1812, etc.). He died in 1783, and countless healings were given from his relics.
AUGUST 27 - transfer of relics Venerable Theodosius of Pechersk (1091), founder of monasticism in Rus'. By the providence of God, his holy relics were preserved during the Tatar-Mongol invasion.
AUGUST 28 -
THE DORMSION OF OUR HOLY LORD THEOSEN AND EVER-VIRVIN MARY.
The holiday is called the Assumption because the Mother of God died quietly, as if she had fallen asleep, and is mainly called so for the short stay of Her body in the tomb, since three days later She was resurrected by the Lord and ascended to heaven. The Most Holy Theotokos stands before the Throne of God as the Queen of Heaven and earth and a zealous Intercessor and Intercessor for the entire human race.
End of the Assumption Fast- strict, two weeks. This summer fast is not painful, although it falls during a period of intense and urgent field work. At this time, fresh plant food is quite enough. The Feast of the Assumption ends with quiet sadness to give way to tomorrow, when such a bright and majestic holiday is expected, dedicated to Jesus Christ and called the third Savior. This day is the magnification of the miraculous image of the Savior.
AUGUST 29 - transfer from Edessa to Constantinople of the Image Not Made by Hands (Ubrus) of the Lord Jesus Christ(944). According to legend, the sick ruler of the Syrian city of Edessa, Abgar, sent his artist to Christ to make His portrait, but the image was not successful. Then Christ washed his face with water and wiped it with a cloth, on which His face was miraculously reflected. He gave this trim to the artist. The ubrus with the miraculous image of the Savior, transferred to Edessa, healed the sick Abgar and later preserved the city for several centuries. On August 15, 944, the Edessa shrine was met at the Golden Gate of Constantinople and placed with honor in the Blachernae Temple. The Holy Face became for the Byzantines, and then for Russian converts, the true image of Christ. During the XII-XVII centuries and later, a huge number of icons of the Holy Face were created in Rus'. Under the princely banner with the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands, the troops of Dmitry Donskoy fought on the Kulikovo field. The Image Not Made by Hands was the main mentor of Russian icon painters: their apprenticeship began with prayer to him.
This holiday is popularly called Third Savior or “The Savior on the Canvas”. In some places in Russia the Third Spas was also called bread, and in some places nutty(the nuts ripened).
AUGUST 30 - memorial day St. Alypius, icon painter of Pechersk. St. From a young age, Alypius labored in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery. He learned to paint icons from Greek masters and became the first Russian icon painter. The monk painted icons for free; if he was nevertheless paid for his work, then he spent one part on materials for icon painting, distributed the other to the poor and kept only a little for himself. St. Alypius was awarded by God the gift of miracles during his lifetime: many icons painted by him became famous as miraculous. The last icon is in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God - for St. Alypius wrote Angel when he himself was dying. The monk died, prayerfully making the sign of the cross.
People pray to him for leprosy.
AUGUST 31 - memory of the martyrs Florus and Laurus. They were siblings. By order of the ruler, they worked on the construction of a pagan temple and at that time more than 300 people converted to Christ. The temple itself was consecrated in the name of Christ and a cross was placed in it. In Megreg, Olonets district, the amazingly beautiful chapel of Flora and Lavra has been preserved, taken under state protection, but perishing due to complete indifference to this monument of wooden architecture.
In August, Orthodox Christians celebrate two major holidays and observe a multi-day, two-week fast. From this point of view, the month is quite full of various events. Of course, in addition to major holidays and fasting, the church celebrates the days of remembrance of various saints every day. What the church calendar looks like for August 2018 - all Orthodox holidays and fasts of the last summer month.
In August, the Orthodox church calendar contains two permanent holidays. These days are among the 12 holidays that mark the main events of the earthly life of Christ and the Mother of God. The word immutable means that the dates of the holidays do not change. In August 2018, they are celebrated on the same dates as usual.
The first of these holidays will be celebrated on August 19. We are talking about the celebration of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The Feast of the Transfiguration is dedicated to the gospel event, which was witnessed by three apostles: Peter, James and John. During a long prayer on Mount Tabor, where Jesus took the apostles, the disciples saw the transformation of their teacher. At some point, Christ’s face began to shine like the sun, and his clothes became snow-white. The prophets Moses and Elijah came to Christ, with whom he calmly discussed his upcoming
The second twelfth holiday of August is celebrated on the 28th. This holiday is the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Most Holy Mary outlived her son, Jesus, according to various sources, by 10, 15 or 22 years. She lived in the house of the Apostle John the Theologian, and the disciples of Christ often talked with her and prayed together. Mary loved to visit the places described in the Gospel, where the main events in the life of her son took place. She prayed often, including in her prayers Mary asked Jesus to take her to her.
During one of these prayers, Archangel Gabriel came down to Mary and told her that in three days her earthly life would end.
For the Most Holy Mary this was joyful news. Indeed, three days later she died. At that moment, Mary’s room was illuminated with bright light, and Jesus Christ personally accepted the mother’s soul.
From August 14 to 27, Orthodox Christians observe one of four multi-day fasts throughout the year - the Dormition Fast. The dates of this post also do not change. The fast is dedicated to the celebration of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary; it is observed for two weeks before this day.
The Assumption Fast is the second strictest during the year. The only more strict Lent. As for the Petrovsky and Filippovsky fasts, they are less strict towards those who fast.
According to the rules of the Assumption Fast, “dry eating” must be observed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, boiled food is allowed, but only without oil. Wine and oil are allowed only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Church calendar for August 2018 will tell about all Orthodox holidays, dates of fasting, days of remembrance of saints and special periods of remembrance of the dead.In August, Christian believers will celebrate 84 Orthodox divine holidays.
August 2 – Elijah’s Day. The spiritual day of memory of the prophet Elijah, who was greatly revered by the people, along with St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
August 14 – Honey Spas. The first Spas of 2018 is otherwise called Spas on the Water. On this day, it is customary to come to church to bless the first honey harvest. According to the rules, honey brought to the temple should be left on the porch for the poor.
August 19 – Transfiguration of the Lord, is one of the twelve holidays and is celebrated by the church on the 19th. The Transfiguration of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ - described in the Gospels, conveys the Divine greatness and glory of Jesus Christ before the three closest disciples during prayer on the mountain.
August 28 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A holiday of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches dedicated to the remembrance of the death of the Mother of God. In Orthodoxy it is one of the twelve. According to church tradition, on this day the apostles, who preached in various countries, miraculously gathered in Jerusalem to say goodbye and perform the burial of the Virgin Mary.
The Assumption Fast awaits lay believers, which will last from August 14 to the 27th. During this period, Christians refuse fast food, indulging in prayers and frequent trips to church.
From August 28 to August 31, the autumn meat-eater begins, which will last until November 27. During this period, it is allowed to eat meat and animal foods.
August 29 – Nut Spas. Traditionally in Rus', fairs were organized on this day where fabrics were sold, so the holiday also has another name - canvas Spas.
We remind you that one-day fasts on Wednesdays and Fridays will be in effect all the time, except for those days when major church holidays are celebrated or fasts are made. Dry eating must be observed on August 1, 3, 8, 10, 29 and 31.
Those who wish to pray for their departed relatives will be able to do so after the end of any church service.
In addition to the largest holidays on the church calendar, the Orthodox Church also celebrates the days of remembrance of saints, which appear on the calendar every day.
In August 2018, the church pays tribute to the following saints:
- August 1 - Venerable Dius of Constantinople, abbot;
- August 2 - prophet Elijah;
- August 3 - Prophet Ezekiel;
- August 4 - Myrrh-Bearing Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene;
- August 5 - righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov;
- August 6 - Martyr Christina of Tire;
- August 7 - Righteous Anna, mother of the Most Holy Theotokos;
- August 8 - Venerable Martyr Paraskeva of Rome;
- August 9 - Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon;
- August 10 - apostles from the 70 Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmen deacons;
- August 11 - Martyr Theodotia and her three children;
- August 12 - apostles from the 70 Silas, Silouan, Crescent, Epenet and Andronicus;
- August 13 - Martyr Julitta of Caesarea (Cappadocia);
- August 14 - martyrs in Perga Pamphylia: Leontius, Attius, Alexander, Kyndey, Minsitheus, Cyriacus, Mineon, Katun and Euklei;
- August 15 - blessed Basil, Fool for Christ's sake, Moscow miracle worker;
- August 16 - Venerable Cosmas the Hermit;
- August 17 - Holy Martyr Iya of Persia;
- August 18 - Hieromartyrs Anfir and Favius, Pope;
- August 19 - Transfiguration of the Lord;
- August 20 - Holy Martyr Potamia the Wonderworker;
- August 21 - martyrs Eleutherius and Leonidas;
- August 22 - Apostle Matthias;
- August 23 - Blessed Lawrence, Fool for Christ's sake, Kaluga;
- August 24 - Venerable Martyrs Theodore and Vasily of Pechersk, in the Near Caves;
- August 25 - martyrs Photius and Anicetas and many with them;
- August 26 - martyrs Hippolytus, Irenaeus, Avundius and martyr Concordia, in Rome;
- August 27 - prophet Micah;
- August 28 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
- August 29 - martyr Diomede doctor;
- August 30 - martyr Myron presbyter;
- August 31 - Martyrs Florus and Laurus.
In August, all Orthodox Christians will celebrate two major holidays and many one-day fasts.
It is very difficult to remember all the holidays that mark important church events, so they are all traditionally collected in Orthodox calendar. Church holidays are great, medium and small. Some of them have specific numbers, others are moving and depend on important church events.
The Orthodox calendar honors the memory of the holy martyrs throughout August 2018
The entire month of August will be filled with Orthodox holidays.
This month marks a lot Orthodox holidays, such as:
Features of the Orthodox Church calendar
The Orthodox Church calendar is important in observing fast days. Each post, in its essence, can be one- or multi-day. It is quite difficult to predict the date of each of them and the end of observance in advance. It is worth noting that, depending on the days of the week and overlapping holidays, there may be different features of each post.
Sometimes in fast days You can eat fish, but there are strict dates when all heavy food is strictly prohibited. Such days in the calendar may be marked with a special mark, but not all of them are permanent.
There are believers who observe all the canons and rituals of the Orthodox faith, so having an Orthodox church calendar is especially important for them. Sometimes holidays depend on natural phenomena or do not coincide with religious concepts. However, most of the information in the calendar is factual and predetermined.
Transfiguration of the Lord in the church calendar for August
In August, Orthodox believers celebrate one big celebration- Transfiguration of the Lord.
The Transfiguration of the Lord is ranked among the twelve (12 main) Orthodox holidays, the most important after Easter.
The holiday is generally established in memory of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ before the disciples on Mount Tabor. This event is narrated in three synoptic Gospels - Matthew, Mark and Luke.
After Jesus Christ had served half of His earthly ministry, He decided to display the glory of His Godhead.
He took his disciples and went with them to Mount Tabor to pray. While he was praying, his disciples fell asleep, and when they woke up they saw Jesus with the prophets Moses and Elijah.
The students were very happy to see this.
Seeing this, Peter could not resist and cried out:
"Mentor! Rabbi! God! How good it is for us here! If you want, we can build three huts here: one for You, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
While he was saying this, a bright cloud appeared and said:
“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; Listen to him."
“Rise up and do not be afraid.”
After they got up, they no longer saw anyone except Jesus Christ. When they were walking home from the mountain, Christ asked not to tell anyone about what he had seen until He rose from the dead.
Feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Orthodox calendar for August
In August, Orthodox believers celebrate one big holiday - the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holiday that is celebrated by both the Orthodox and Catholic churches. It is dedicated to the memory of the death (dormition) of the Mother of God. In Orthodoxy it is one of the twelve. According to church tradition, on this day the apostles who preached in different countries, gathered in Jerusalem to say goodbye and perform the burial of the Virgin Mary.
The Jerusalem, Russian, Georgian, Serbian Orthodox Churches, as well as the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Old Believers and some others celebrate the Dormition on August 15 (28) according to the Julian calendar (in XX-XXI centuries August 15th according to the Julian calendar corresponds to August 28th according to the Gregorian calendar).
The church calendar will help you keep abreast of all Orthodox holidays. It reflects the main dates during which every believer can visit the church and pray To the Higher Powers to achieve well-being.
August 1 - discovery of the relics of the wonderworker Seraphim of Sarov. The parents of children who are studying, as well as the students themselves, pray to the famous miracle worker. St. Seraphim helps everyone strengthen their faith and believe in their own strengths in order to overcome the hardships of learning and learn new material. They also turn to the elder with prayers for healing and deliverance from bad thoughts.
August 2 is the day of remembrance of the holy prophet Elijah. They turn to Elijah the prophet with prayers for the protection of crops. Popularly, this date marks Ilya’s day, which ends swimming season. On this day, not only Orthodox Christians observe, but also folk traditions to bring prosperity into life.
August 4 is the day of remembrance of the Holy Myrrh-Bearer Mary Magdalene. The saint followed Christ and was nearby during His crucifixion. She was one of the first to whom Jesus appeared after his Resurrection. On this day, believers rush to churches and temples to pray before the face of the Equal-to-the-Apostles saint.
August 5 is the day of remembrance of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God. One of the most revered icons helps to heal from all kinds of ailments and protects against natural disasters. Believers pray to her to find peace in the family and protect the home from any misfortunes.
August 7 - Dormition of Righteous Anna, mother of the Most Holy Theotokos. On this day, a solemn service is held in the church, at which prayers are offered to the Higher Powers and thanked for their help in worldly affairs.
August 9 is the day of remembrance of the great martyr and healer Panteleimon. They pray to him in hope, and also ask for the recovery of loved ones. The holy relics of Panteleimon have spread all over the world, and pilgrims travel every year to venerate the holy remains and ask the elder for help.
August 10 is the day of remembrance of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God. On this day, prayers are offered to the miraculous icon for protection from enemies, they are asked to grant healing and protect soldiers. Prayers help believers give up temptations along the way and get rid of hidden evil in their souls.
August 14 - First Spas. On this day, believers bring poppy seeds and the first honey collected to the church for lighting. By church tradition August 14th is celebrated first day of Dormition Lent. During it, believers cleanse their souls from temptations, ask for forgiveness for unseemly actions and lead a modest lifestyle. On the same day, the church celebrates the day of the honorable trees of the Life-giving Cross. It is carried out during a religious procession to bless everyone and save the city or village from an epidemic of disease.
August 19 is the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. People celebrate the Second Savior on this day, during which the first harvest of apples is brought to the church for lighting. Transfiguration is one of the main holidays and has a constant date. By His transfiguration, the Lord shows all living people that for a righteous life they will be rewarded better life and after earthly death they will be able to ascend to the Kingdom of Heaven. Solemn services gather many believers, during which everyone prays to the Higher Powers for the remission of sins and the granting of forgiveness.
August 26 is the day of veneration of the Seven Arrows Icon of the Mother of God. Prayers before the holy face help you maintain strength and faith in yourself, give up a bad attitude and continue an honest fight for your well-being. On the 26th, believers go to churches and temples to offer prayers to the Mother of God and ask her for protection for themselves and their loved ones. The miraculous icon protects newlyweds from envy and self-interest, which is why copies from the icon are often given to young couples.
August 28 - end of the Dormition Fast, Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, Orthodox believers pray to the Mother of God and remember the day when she ended her worldly existence, ascending to the Lord. This holiday is also one of the main twelve church dates Therefore, morning services are held in churches.
August 29 - The Third Savior, or the Savior not made by hands. The Church honors the day of transferring the scarf with the imprint of Christ's face to Constantinople. In the Orthodox religion, this relic is considered authentic proof of the existence of Christ in the flesh.
August 31 is the day of remembrance of the Icon of the Mother of God “Vsetsaritsa”. Before miraculously offer prayers that help cope with any negative impact, including the evil eye, damage and evil slander. Church documents contain information about multiple miraculous healings that occurred to Christians after sincere prayer to the icon.
Every day in church they remember the deeds of the saints and pray to the Higher Powers for salvation. Orthodox prayers are able to protect everyone, help strengthen faith and give confidence in their abilities. The clergy call for prayer daily to always be protected. We wish you happiness and health, and do not forget to press the buttons and
Many Orthodox Christians are celebrated in August church holidays. The church calendar informs about Christian holidays, dedicated significant events from the life of Jesus Christ and his mother, the Virgin Mary, fasts and memorial days of various saints.
Church calendar for August 2018 by day
Dormition post
On August 14, the Assumption Fast begins - the shortest of all fasts, it lasts only two weeks. It ends on August 27th.
The days of the Dormition Fast are already considered autumn, and indeed, they open the gates of a new season and end the church year: September 14 in the new style is the church new year.
The Dormition Fast is the only one dedicated to the Mother of God: it begins two weeks before the Feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Dormition Fast is almost as strict as Lent: fish is allowed only on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Twelfth holidays in August 2018
Transfiguration of the Lord in 2018
The Transfiguration of the Lord in 2018 is celebrated on August 19. This is one of the 12 great Orthodox holidays. It is dedicated to the memories of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ before his three disciples during prayer on Mount Tabor. People call this day Apple, or the Second Savior.
history of the holiday
The Transfiguration of the Lord is timed to coincide with events in the life of Jesus Christ. 40 days before the crucifixion, he revealed to his disciples his destiny: to die a martyr's death in the name of humanity. Jesus and his three disciples - Peter, John and James climbed Mount Tabor. When Christ began to read prayers, his clothes became snow-white and his face lit up with light. Jesus forbade his disciples to talk about the event. When they descended from the mountain, Christ ordered the apples to be collected to consecrate them.
The Transfiguration of the Lord began to be celebrated in the 4th century, when a temple was opened on Mount Tabor. The Orthodox Church scheduled the celebration for August so that the celebration would not fall during Lent.
Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 2018
The Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the 12 main Orthodox celebrations, the Feast of the Theotokos. In 2018, it is celebrated on August 28. The full church name of the holiday is the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary. It is dedicated to the memory of the death of the Mother of God. The word "dormition" does not symbolize death ordinary person, but the ascension of spirit and body to God.
history of the holiday
After the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven, the Most Holy Mary remained in the care of the Apostle John. When King Herod began the persecution of Christians, the Mother of God and John settled in Ephesus. There she prayed daily and asked the Lord to quickly take her to him. One day, Archangel Gabriel appeared to her and informed her that after three days her earthly life would end.
Before her death, the Virgin Mary wished to see all the apostles who preached Christianity in different cities. Her wish came true. The apostles gathered at the bed of the Mother of God, where she humbly accepted death. The coffin with the body of the Mother of God was buried in a cave. The apostles remained at its foot for three more days and prayed. Apostle Thomas was late for burial. He was allowed to open the entrance to the tomb and venerate the holy remains. There was no body in the cave. The apostles were convinced of the bodily ascension of the Mother of God into heaven.
