Folk signs for Trinity and Spiritual Day - what not to do on the holiday and how many days, depending on the weather, to get pregnant. For a long time, the approach of the Trinity was awaited with great impatience by the common people.

True Christians, who celebrate on this day the founding of a church institution and the consolidation of beliefs in the Triune God, do not forget about the historical roots of this Great and significant church holiday. This does not mean that you need to indulge in folk traditions with fanaticism, but remembering your ancestors and honoring their memory is always a godly deed.

It was on the fiftieth day from Easter that the Holy Spirit, as Jesus Christ the Savior promised his apostles, descended to Earth. This appearance was accompanied by noise and flames, and produced indelible impression on the apostles of the Faith, although they knew about his coming Coming.

After the appearance of the Holy Spirit, the apostles gained the ability to speak different languages and went around the world on the great mission of spreading Christianity. Almost all of them endured great torment and laid down their heads on the altar of a great cause. And thanks to their hard work, many peoples have found true religion and celebrate Pentecost on this day.

Orthodox Trinity - a bright holiday

The Charter of Divine Services adopted in Orthodoxy provides for holding on Pentecost (or the Feast of the Holy Trinity) one of the most spectacular, solemn and significant church services, which attracts millions of believers around the world. They are scattered in space, but are united on such days by a common sacrament and communion with true beliefs, and therefore on this day they offer lengthy, sincere and fiery prayers, containing many requests to God.

But they pray not for their own wealth and not for worldly goods, but for the prosperity and prosperity of the Holy Church, for the salvation of the souls of all who offer prayers during these hours (and pray not only in church, but wherever they can, with all possible fervor and heartfelt , and mental), and about everyone who has rested, no matter where the soul resides, in heaven or hell.

Note! On this day, three lengthy prayers are read in church, and each of them means a lot to a true believer, so it is necessary to read everything. Prayers for the souls of the dead, the souls of those present and the Most Holy Orthodox Church are church symbols that reflect the Triune Divine Essence: In the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Orthodoxy differs from other branches of the Christian religion not only in its kindness and peacefulness, but also in its loyalty to folk traditions. When it came into its own in Rus', it preserved and included many folk traditions and beliefs in the church canons. This helped not only to quickly adapt the pagans to the Christian faith, but also to preserve the national mentality tied to natural cycles, the change of seasons, and the natural cycle.

The identity of the Slavs and their differences from other peoples were preserved by Orthodoxy and enshrined in church canons, because it was in this understanding of life and reverence for nature that the universal meaning of the existence of the surrounding world in which pagan peoples lived lay.

Slavic peoples did not go on crusades, but took new faith with all her heart, because she preserved the opportunity for them to continue to worship the Earth-Nurse and Generous Nature, work tirelessly to continue life cycle, have fun on the Holiday and wait for the fruits from your own hands, which will help you continue and preserve your family.

Trinity in Rus' is a cheerful and full-color holiday called Green Christmastide. A significant milestone in the transition from spring to summer, from a difficult and constant period of investment, cultivation and fertilization of the land, to a simpler and warm period waiting for the harvest. On Green Christmastide they walked and sang, visited colorful and fun fairs, but also commemorated the dead kind words, moments of shared joy, good and blissful days.

The Feast of the Holy Trinity does not have a specific date; it is celebrated exactly on the fiftieth day after Easter, and the most significant date of the year is counted from the Jewish one, which is calculated according to lunar calendar. The Slavs accepted this state of affairs, and began to celebrate the transition from winter to summer, which had previously been a specific date, also on the fiftieth day from Easter.

Beliefs and rituals - secular and church

Peace and kindness are the main ones moral rules celebrated bright holiday, and in this paganism and Christianity were united. Remember the deceased the day before - pay tribute to them of blessed memory, visit the cemetery, and speak out loud or silently to the immortal soul - this was done both before the green Christmastide and before the Holy Trinity Day. On this day, according to tradition, one should neither cry nor grieve. You can remember joyful and bright moments.

Fact! There are many symbolic moments in Orthodoxy's celebration of Trinity Day. On the main day, Sunday, three prayers are served. The celebration itself lasts 3 days. Green day is Sunday, Klechalny is Monday, and Tuesday is Bogodukhov or Holy Spirit Day. The attire of the clergy for the Trinity is green, and symbolizes this rebirth, resurrection, unity with nature and the renewal of natural human powers.

You can't work for Trinity. No sewing, no knitting, no cleaning the house. All this needs to be done in advance. Food is also prepared in advance, on Saturday, or even better, on Friday. Previously, fish and meat dishes were prepared for the Trinity, pies with such filling were baked and eggs were painted in green color. This can be done now, but there are already some concessions - for example, cooked food can be reheated.

The main traditions for believers are to attend one of the most beautiful services on this day, read three prayers and distribute food to the poor.

On this day, it is considered especially good to share, distribute and give to those who need it. The Church welcomes this, and the believers are sincerely convinced that the more they give out on Trinity, the more generously and abundantly it will all return to the house. In order to receive a hundredfold for your labors, on Trinity you should distribute pre-prepared food, not only to the orphans and the poor, but also to neighbors and relatives. But in order for this to work, you need to visit the temple in the morning and pray with all your heart.

The church does not encourage weaving wreaths and fortune telling, especially if it is done by young girls near the river. It is believed that this is a direct return to paganism, just like the evening running around with birch branches to disperse mermaids and mermen. However, in the Russian outback, over the past few centuries, these traditions have not been abandoned.

Girls on Trinity Sunday still weave wreaths, telling fortunes about marriage and their betrothed, festivities are held in a birch forest, and in the evening guys with birch branches on the banks of reservoirs try to ward off mermaids and other evil spirits.

Signs and beliefs

On this day, like centuries ago, it is customary to decorate the home with green branches (birch), herbs and wildflowers. The church is also decorated in the same way by sprinkling green grass on the floor. Previously, it was considered necessary to pick up grass from the floor in the church in order to brew it later for all diseases. Branches and flowers brought from the Temple were used as talismans and amulets - they were placed in the attic to protect against fire, in the house to protect against mice, and they were taken into utility rooms to protect against shrews and food spoilage.

Girls wove wreaths from birch branches to weave their thoughts with the thoughts of their loved one, older people carried them to the cemetery to fan the graves of their ancestors, or to the field to beg nature for a generous harvest. You can recall other signs and prohibitions:

• you should wear the most best outfits, and lay the most on the table beautiful tablecloth(best of all - new);
• there must certainly be pastries on the table (and, preferably, baked in advance);
• On Trinity you can neither swim nor take a bath, because on this day mermaids come out of the water;
• if in the morning you break some brooms for a bath, from the side branches, this will bring additional health when washing;
• It’s good when there are guests in the house and the table is generously set - this means prosperity and prosperity throughout the year.

Trinity – wonderful holiday, in which folk and church beliefs are intertwined. It is sad that many people in the vain and worldly have forgotten about existing rules and traditions. But the gratifying thing is that all this is being revived and remembered. Therefore, the questions that the laity ask true believers and clergy about what can and cannot be done on this holy day are not idle curiosity, but a return to their origins and ancestors.

The closer a people is to the roots of their history and religion, the more chances they have to preserve their uniqueness and identity and withstand the trials that are sent to them.

Russian culture, its traditions and customs are a separate phenomenon of the world heritage. Orthodox holidays are closely intertwined with the roots of Russian customs, which are passed down from generation to generation. And signs for Trinity are always carefully preserved and passed on by inheritance.

Descent of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost, Trinity, the Descent of the Holy Spirit or Trinity Day is one of the main Christian holidays, which is celebrated with a particularly solemn service. Trinity Sunday falls on the 50th day after Easter. This day is especially revered among the people. The Orthodox are looking forward to it, preparing for the holiday and waiting for a miracle.

The Trinity has long been revered by our ancestors. It was believed that on this holiday the end of hard work comes and the time of collection comes. bountiful harvest. It is not surprising that from those ancient times, folk signs for the Trinity have reached the present generation. All rituals themselves were considered especially important - in no case could they be neglected or ignored.

So what was the mystery of the celebration? How amazing were the holidays for the ordinary Russian person? It's time to get acquainted with several unique customs, traditions and signs associated with the great Orthodox holiday.

Briefly about the holiday

Trinity Day or Green Christmastide is honored in every Orthodox family. One of the most important Christian holidays is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter, which is why it is sometimes also called Pentecost. Trinity Day usually falls on last numbers May or early June. The first days of summer are associated with the end of hard work and the beginning of a rich harvest.

Trinity has as many as three big holiday- this is Parents' Saturday (the day when deceased ancestors are remembered), Trinity Sunday (the most important day of the holiday) and Spirits Day (the name speaks for itself - the Day of the Holy Spirit).

Church interpretation of the holiday

Where did the signs and customs for Trinity come from? This is connected, first of all, with folk observations and interpretation of the holiday. To understand the essence of each sign and phenomenon, it is worth paying attention to the religious significance of this day.

After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, those who believed directly in the Lord God himself believed in his power. And in the power of the Spirit only when, on the 50th day after the resurrection of Jesus, the 12 apostles and the Virgin Mary gathered in one room heard loud sounds coming from the heavens. After this, each disciple was engulfed in a flame that penetrated inside and filled the entire being - so the Holy Spirit himself entered each of them, who gave the apostles great knowledge and the opportunity to preach the word of God in different languages.

The so-called triumph of the Holy Trinity took place - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit gathered together - which was witnessed by ordinary Christians.

How is Trinity celebrated among the people?

There are quite familiar signs and customs for Trinity, which are revered in every family. To do this, you don’t need to go somewhere at midnight, look for healing herbs and look at the stars. Household rituals are also part of the spiritual celebration of the great Christian holiday.

So, for example, on Parents' Saturday it is worth visiting the graves of deceased relatives, going to church for a service and lighting candles “for the repose of the soul.” On this day you cannot be sad - it is customary to remember deceased ancestors with good words, only joyful moments.

In the evening, on the eve of Trinity Sunday, parishioners go to church with large bouquets of birch branches, freshly cut grass and wildflowers. It is believed that blessed bouquets have healing properties, so the plants are carefully stored throughout the year. In case of illness, you can brew teas and healing infusions from dried flowers and branches.

During Sunday services, parishioners pray to God and ask him to grant the Holy Spirit to their departed ancestors.

Monday - Holy Spirit Day - symbolizes the victory of the Holy Spirit over evil forces. On this day, it is customary to pray for deceased relatives and remember them only good words. On Holy Spirit Day, it is customary to ask God for the repose of souls. After the service, parishioners, leaving the church, distributed change and treats to the poor, protecting themselves from illness and misfortune.

There are special folk signs for Trinity. The weather on this day can tell you what the harvest will be like and what to expect from the coming winter. For example, it was believed that the earth could reveal its secrets before the celebration of the Day of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, many diligently searched for treasures hidden deep in the bowels of the earth.

Signs for Trinity for unmarried girls

Pentecost for young girls is one of the most important holidays that can prompt them future fate. On this day we wove beautiful wreaths, put them in the water and watched how they behaved. If a necklace of flowers floated on the water - a favorable sign, if it spun in place - to a single life in the near future. It is an unfavorable sign if the wreath drowns - this symbolizes the death of close relatives or even the betrothed.

Young girls traditionally celebrated this holiday in the forest near birch trees. Trinity week is a “mermaid” game. At this time, you should not have entered the water - it was believed that the mermaid could be pulled into her pool. It was possible to protect yourself from them only with the help of wormwood.

Among the others folk signs On Trinity Sunday, the traditional symbolism of this holiday should be noted. Birch is a symbol of rebirth and youth. This tree became especially revered during Christmas time. Birch branches were used to decorate homes and fences, the entrance to the house and the yard, as well as corners in barns where pets lived. The branches were taken out into the field to beg their ancestors for a rich harvest.

Among the traditions and will take on Trinity for unmarried girls It is worth noting the custom of weaving wreaths from birch branches. It was believed that this is how a girl interweaves her thoughts with the thoughts of a young man.

But the grandmothers went to the graves of their ancestors to sweep the “little eyes” of their parents and other relatives - they swept the graves of the deceased with birch branches.

Traditions and customs

Trinity Day is special holiday, in which people are accustomed to perform a lot of rituals. At the same time, they are interpreted and perceived as customs, and not as superstitions. This is exactly the case when all signs and beliefs have an exclusively justified meaning. Therefore, it can be argued that folk signs for Trinity are distinguished by a deep meaning.

There are things that simply must be done on this holiday. But there are things that are extremely undesirable in the first days of summer. It is worth noting that the celebration of Trinity itself has pagan roots. Of course, the church is against such beliefs, but it is difficult to convince people of what was passed on to them through their mother’s milk.

Signs for single girls and guys

Children since the very early age teach to honor Christian holidays and folk traditions. The younger generation closely monitors what they do on Trinity. Signs help predict the future on the eve of a great holiday. Over time, young girls and boys themselves begin to take part in the rituals.

Wreaths have already been mentioned. All that remains is to repeat the symbolism:

• If a wreath floats on water, there will be happiness.
• If you washed ashore - new love.
• If it stands still, the closest one a year will pass without changes.
• If you drowned, there will be trouble.

Signs and superstitions for the Trinity are passed down from generation to generation. So, grandmothers often make clothes for the holiday new tablecloth- it was believed that the fabric absorbs great power, which helps attract eligible bachelors. All kinds of pastries were baked for the Holy Day - the remains were not thrown away, but were kept for the happiness of the future family.

Weddings cannot be played on Trinity Day - it is believed that the life of the newlyweds will not be enviable. But matchmaking on this day will be favorable - life new family will have a long and happy life. After matchmaking on Trinity, it was customary to marry Pokrova.

Signs for Trinity: what not to do?

There are some things that are highly discouraged to do on this day. Failure to comply with prohibitions can anger the spirits of deceased relatives who wander among living people on this day. On the Day of the Holy Trinity, under no circumstances should you work, do handicrafts or do housework. Loaves, bread and buns were baked on the eve of the holiday. On Trinity it was forbidden to dig in the garden and plant beds. Also on this day it was strictly forbidden to swim - just remember the story about mermaids. By the way, about them. It is believed that the mermaid is the soul of a baby girl who died before baptism. A young drowned girl who did not have time to get married could also become an inhabitant of the waters.

What are the signs for Trinity? What can't you do on this holiday? According to tradition, on Sunday you should go to the graves of your ancestors. If this prohibition is violated, deceased relatives may become angry and take away someone from the living.

Holiday dinner traditions

As mentioned above, bread and all kinds of pastries were made on the eve of the holiday. Folk signs for Trinity say that on this day only the closest people should gather at the table. You should not invite enemies and unwanted people - this holiday should remain pure and joyful.

Traditionally, the table was covered with a green festive tablecloth, which was then carefully stored to attract eligible suitors. Among the variety of dishes on the table, there must be bread and any other home-made baked goods. The tastier and more varied it is, the brighter and happier life will be in the coming year.

Young families should pay attention to this tradition. Baking loaves and bread on Saturday, the eve of the great Orthodox holiday, can become a good family tradition in which everyone can take part. Folk signs for Trinity say that festive table shouldn't do without chicken eggs. In principle, the festive table on this day should be distinguished by abundance - various vegetables and fruits, sweet pastries, loaves and bread, fish and meat dishes, as well as sweets and drinks - everything should indicate well-being and prosperity.

Holy holiday in modern times

The signs and traditions of Trinity are well known to residents of villages and small towns. Unfortunately, with the growth of urbanization, citizens simply began to forget Holy holiday and everything connected with it. But in vain - even the very performance of the rituals itself carries great emotional power, which will allow you to receive a charge of positive energy.

Villagers prepare brooms for the bathhouse on Trinity Sunday. You cannot break young trees and tear off the top branches - only side shoots are allowed, so as not to destroy the tree. It is believed that on this day all plants strengthen their healing properties. That is why knowledgeable people medicinal herbs, leaves and shoots are collected the day before. Among the many signs and superstitions for Trinity, one more should be noted, which will be of interest to young girls - if you collect thyme on the eve of the holiday, weave a small broom from it and sew it into a pillow, life will be long and happy, and the long-awaited chosen one is about to appear on the horizon .

Fortune telling for Trinity

The Church denies such events in every possible way, but you really want to know your fate and have at least a glimpse into the near future. That is why, among all the diversity of signs, there are certain rituals that help lift the veil of secrecy.

What do they do on Trinity? Signs tell you how to recognize your chosen one and make your life with him long and happy. First of all, it should be understood that all fortune telling should be performed only with pure and bright thoughts. On this day, nature reveals its secrets, shares mystical knowledge and helps people. Grandmothers and mothers gave it to young girls birch branches under the pillow. It was believed that the image of a man in a dream is the future chosen one.

What else is remarkable about the Trinity? Signs of wealth are what interested many villagers and villagers. There was such a custom - a woman (maybe even a married one) approached a birch tree and, without looking, plucked a branch. If it was smooth and even, the year will be successful and fruitful. Otherwise, expect trouble and disaster.

Weather for the whole year

During the entire Trinity celebration, older people carefully monitored the weather - it is believed that the Green Christmastide was a kind of barometer for the whole year. Signs for Trinity and weather:

• It was impossible to prepare birch brooms if it was raining.
• For a better cabbage harvest, you should put its leaves in birch twigs brought from the temple after the service.
• A good mushroom harvest promises rain on Trinity Sunday.

Trinity is a great and bright Orthodox holiday that has great mystical power. If you behave correctly on this day, observe all traditions and rituals, and also carefully follow the signs, you can feel how happiness is literally knocking on your door. Bright thoughts and good intentions, gratitude for every day you live and generosity - this is the key to a real holiday that will remain in every family.

Trinity is one of the main Christian holidays, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter, which is why it is also called Pentecost. On this holiday, in addition to directly Orthodox traditions, there are also features of the ancients pagan rites. Official church, of course, has always protested against such heresy, but such dualism is not uncommon among the Russian people.

The peasants celebrated Trinity noisily and cheerfully. It was a special holiday for farmers, a time when the sowing season is already over, preparations are underway for haymaking and the first harvest, and therefore a few free days without hard work should have been celebrated. People associate many signs and rituals with the Trinity.

Signs for Trinity

Trinity always took place at the beginning of summer. For the peasants, this time was very important: good rain guaranteed thick grass, which means excellent haymaking, moist, nutritious soil, which means a good harvest. Therefore, the signs of the Trinity were treated very carefully, passing them on in the family from adults to children.

One of the most ancient signs is the custom of bringing to church for consecration, and then hiding in the house behind a frame or later behind an icon, bunches of “tear” herbs - grass that was specially mourned, since tears symbolized rain. Thus, people begged from nature, and later from God, have a nice summer without drought, with rain and a rich harvest from the soil saturated with moisture.

Birch branches inserted behind window frames, platbands, shutters, green grass scattered around the room also symbolized a good, fruitful summer, because this was the case in every village house.

In the village, any peasant labor on Trinity Day was condemned: neither in the field nor in the house was it possible to do anything other than cooking. It was also impossible to swim, because this time is the time of mermaids, when mermaids can lure you to the bottom.

The day before Trinity, on parental Saturday, everyone went to the cemetery - to remember relatives; if someone did not make it on this day, it was believed that he was inviting the dead to come to him, and they, in turn, would take someone away from home (then there is a relative who will die). Therefore, before Trinity, a funeral dinner was left, and the clothes of the dead were hung on the fence - both to remember, and to push away death, to drive away.

It was on Trinity Sunday that old women went to the cemetery to sweep the graves with birch brooms - it was believed that evil spirits they retreat at the same time, and the dead rejoice and promote peace, harmony and wealth throughout the village.

Matchmaking was a good omen. It was believed that if they wooed on Trinity and got married on the Intercession, it means that these spouses would have a long, happy life, in love and harmony.

Among the agricultural signs, we can note the well-known “rain” ones: rain on Trinity - for the harvest, for mushrooms, for warm weather, without frost.

And the next day after Trinity is Spiritual Day. The land was considered a birthday girl, they also didn’t work on it, but in the morning they went in search of treasures, because on their name days to a good person the earth is sure to reveal something valuable.

Fortune telling for Trinity

The Church rejected all kinds of fortune-telling, but it so happened among the people that between Christmas and Epiphany, the major Christian holidays, there was a long period of Christmastide - the time of fortune-telling, and on Trinity, during the Rusalia, the girls told fortunes about fate, about their betrothed, and waited with trepidation for matchmakers .

The most common fortune telling is “curling” a birch tree and weaving wreaths. On the eve of Trinity, the girls went into the forest, bent the tops of young birch trees and wove a wreath from the branches - “curled”, if upon arriving at Trinity the girl saw that it had developed or withered, good things would not be expected. If she remains the same, there will be a wedding, a beloved betrothed, and wealth in the house.

Weaving wreaths is also a custom on Trinity Sunday. Girls weaved in a group; men were not allowed in; if a guy saw someone’s wreath, it was bad omen, the “evil eye” of the girl. Wreaths were woven directly into Trinity and went with them to the river. There they launched it into the water: wherever it swam, the groom will be from there; if he stayed by the shore, the girl wouldn’t get married, and if she drowned, she would die this year. Moreover, the wreaths were not removed from the head by hand, but bent so that they themselves fell into the water.

To make the betrothed dream, they put birch branches under the pillow.

Trinity conspiracies

The culture of Russian people is rich - right hand He prayed to God in church on Trinity Sunday, and at that time he could hold a bunch of grass with his left hand. Then, leaving the church, bow to the four cardinal directions, weave a wreath from this bunch at home, speak the cherished words on it and put it behind the icon - for a happy and rich year, until the next Trinity. Thus, both the Christian and pagan views of the Russian people merged into one whole. And there was no contradiction here, everything was harmonious and coherent.

Even food for Trinity was sometimes prepared with a conspiracy and in a special way. In the pre-Christian world, everything round was valued - pancakes on Maslenitsa - the same tradition, since the circle is a symbol of the sun. So on Trinity Sunday they baked a round loaf and made fried eggs in a frying pan from two eggs.

A round scrambled egg is both a symbol of the sun and a friendly married couple, “without corners,” that is, without quarrels and disagreements. While the scrambled eggs were baking, the hostess always said the cherished words over them, salted them with Thursday salt, and did not tear the greens, but laid them out with twigs and onion feathers, which also signified the unity and strong bond between husband and wife. The husband himself did not participate in this, but waited for his wife to perform all the sacraments, put scrambled eggs on a rye loaf and go with her husband to the grove, to the birch tree decorated in advance with bright shreds - to celebrate the Trinity and eat the enchanted dish together - a talisman against all evil.

To cast a love spell on a loved one, take grass blessed in the church, weave it into a wreath and place it under the pillow, while saying:

“I go to bed without praying and without crossing myself, Lord, forgive me, Christ. I put a wreath of holy herbs under my head. As these herbs twisted and intertwined into a wreath, so let God’s servant (name) curl and twine around me, as the wreath withers and dry, so let it dry and grieve for me, God’s servant (name), not with food. eats, doesn’t drink, doesn’t go on a spree; whether he is at a feast or during a conversation, whether he is in the field or in the house - I would not lose his mind. Be my words strong and sculpted, stronger than stone and damask steel, sharp knife and a greyhound spear. And the key to my words is a confirmation, and a strong fortress, and a strong force in the heights of heaven, and a castle in the depths of the sea. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."

A spell for good luck, for success in business, was done at dawn, always on the street on the morning of Trinity:

“I will get up, pray, go out, cross myself, climb a high mountain, look around on all four sides. How on the eastern side a black horse grazes in a green meadow, wild and violent. No one saddled him, no one rode him, that horse did not know the stirrups or reins. I will tame that horse, and he will walk under me obediently, carry me wherever I want. My will is strong, my word is true. Amen."

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

For a long time, the coming of Trinity was awaited with great impatience by the common people, since during the church festival a rest from all household work was expected, as well as lavish feasts and fun 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 you can and cannot do on Trinity and how many days this wonderful day lasts spring holiday. Our ancestors believed in numerous omens for Trinity and the Spiritual Day following it - for the weather, for young unmarried girls and for those wishing to become pregnant. By adhering to simple rules and rituals, you can attract health, happiness and wealth into your life, the site reports. Happy Trinity and only good wishes to you!

What kind of holiday is Trinity - meaning, traditions, customs

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

Traditions, customs and signs on Trinity Day

The holiday of Trinity falls on warm time year, so many traditions and customs are related to nature - weather events and plants. Thus, on Trinity Sunday it is customary to decorate houses and churches with birch branches, which serve as a talisman against adversity and the evil eye. In the old days, a special decoction of birch leaves was prepared - a wonderful remedy for many diseases. Young unmarried girls wove wreaths from branches so that fate would give them a long-awaited meeting with their betrothed. The main tradition On the eve of the Holy Trinity, deceased relatives and friends are commemorated - on Mother's Day, memorial services are usually ordered, and graves are also cleaned and decorated with flowers. It is believed that on Trinity Saturday the funeral prayer helps even those souls who are in hell. In addition, Trinity Day is excellent for matchmaking - there is a sign that meeting a girl’s parents and asking for her hand in marriage on Pentecost prophesies a long and happy family life.

Signs for Trinity - what not to do and how many days

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

Folk signs and prohibitions on Trinity Day

According to church canons, main prohibition on the Trinity is imposed on homework– cleaning, sewing, washing, washing. On Trinity Day it is strictly forbidden 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 displeasing to God, so it is better to postpone all matters until certain period. Otherwise, such disrespect for the great church holiday may have a negative impact on work results. In addition, weddings and marriages are prohibited on Trinity Sunday, but for matchmaking better day and you can’t imagine it - according to popular belief, such a union will be strong and happy. Our ancestors believed in the sign that on Trinity Day and the week after the holiday it was dangerous to swim in reservoirs, as well as go to the forest. It was believed that during this period mermaids could drag a bather into a pool or lure an unlucky traveler into the forest with their laughter. The list of prohibited activities on Trinity also includes sinful thoughts towards other people, quarrels with relatives and resentment.

Weather signs for Trinity and Spiritual Day

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

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

• Rain on Trinity Sunday – we expect an excellent mushroom harvest in August
• There are no frosts on Spiritual Day - this means warm weather, and a cold holiday foreshadows a drop in temperature in the coming days
• If the ternary 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-yield

Effective signs for 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 Higher Powers. So, some signs for Trinity will help everyone who wants to conceive and will even help determine the gender of the unborn baby.

A selection of signs about pregnancy on Trinity Day

• Those wishing to become pregnant should drink a decoction of thyme (Bogorodskaya herb), collected on Trinity Sunday. Alternatively, a bouquet of dry grass can be placed near the bed as a talisman.
• To conceive a child, a woman must bake 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 beneficial influence on a woman's ability to conceive.

So, now you know what kind of holiday Trinity and Spiritual Day is, as well as what you can’t do and for how many days. Our pages contain the most popular traditions, customs and folk signs for Trinity - for the weather, the harvest, to get pregnant. For Orthodox Christians, it will be interesting to learn about the signs and rituals for Parents' Day, which precedes Trinity Sunday. Best wishes to you and a happy Trinity!

Trinity is one of the main Orthodox holidays. It is associated with the descent of the Holy Spirit, which was predicted by Jesus Christ. Exact date there is no holiday; it is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter. Many folk rituals and ceremonies are associated with this day. Signs for the Trinity have always been given special attention.

Trinity in 2018

In 2018, Trinity will be celebrated on May 27. Previously, in honor of the holiday, large festivities. Now it does not have such meaning, but many folk signs, traditions and rituals have been preserved. They touch various fields life: love, prosperity, harmony, family life and so on.

Signs: do's and don'ts

If it rains on Trinity Sunday, then the weather will certainly be warm in the summer. Rain also indicates that there will be a rich harvest of mushrooms this year. It has long been believed that rainy weather on this holiday promises joy and happiness for all people. And if you get wet on this day, you can get rich very quickly in the near future. Heat, on the contrary, is considered a bad sign. She says that the year will be lean.

good rain guaranteed a rich harvest

If a lot of dew fell on the morning of the Trinity Day, this is good sign. You need to walk the towel over the grass and then squeeze it out into a bowl at home. You need to wash your face with the resulting liquid to attract good luck.

For unmarried girls, the Trinity holiday was especially important. On this day, one could tell fortunes about one's betrothed using wreaths. First they were woven, and then lowered into a pond. Then it remained to see what would happen:

If you already have a chosen one, you can give him a wreath. This must be done away from prying eyes. Such a gift will help maintain love and happiness in a couple.

You can't work on this holiday. It is necessary to forget about any physical labor for a day, except cooking. Also, you can’t swim in reservoirs, since on Trinity Sunday the rampage of mermaids begins, which can drag a person into their underwater kingdom.

Many even refrain from swimming in the house

You can't go into the forest, because not only mermaids start active life. Leshy and other creatures also wait for a random passer-by to wander in to them.

You should not get married or get married on this day - it is considered a bad omen. But wooing and proposing is not prohibited.

Rituals, ceremonies, traditions

On Trinity, it is imperative to arrange a festive dinner, to which only those whom the owners of the house are really happy to see are invited. The table should be covered with a green tablecloth, and among the treats there should be a lot of baked goods.

The feast can be rich and varied - everything is allowed, since it is not a fast day

According to the custom of the Trinity, the rooms must be decorated with flowers, twigs, and young grass. They symbolize long life and prosperity. The more greenery there is in the house, the happier you will be living in it.

There are also many conspiracies associated with this day. Luck and success were spoken at dawn on Trinity morning. Standing on the street, they said: “I will get up, pray, go out, cross myself, climb a high mountain, look around in all 4 directions. How on the eastern side a black horse grazes in a green meadow, wild and violent. No one saddled him, no one rode him, that horse did not know the stirrups or reins. I will tame that horse, and he will walk under me obediently, carry me wherever I want. My will is strong, my word is true. Amen".

With the help of conspiracies, they not only attracted good luck, but also got rid of troubles. They also charmed money, cast love spells, and performed rituals that saved wives from quarrels with their husbands.

There are many signs and rituals associated with the Trinity. It is believed that for happy life rules that have long been established among the people should be followed.