“On August 7, the Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of two Reverend Kiev-Pechersk Lavra-the Pimen of Many-made and Pimen of the Pisner. In the people this holiday is known as Marina-Pimens. Photo: Pimen is painful today the church holiday of the Reverend Pimen, a multi -maker lived in the XI -XII centuries. From childhood, he suffered from a serious illness, which was why his parents brought to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
On August 7, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of two Reverend Kiev-Pechersk Lavra- Pimen of a multi -alert and Pimen of the sand . In people this holiday is known as Marina-Pimens .
Photo: Pimen is sore
What is the church holiday today
Reverend Pimen is multi -meal He lived in the XI -XII centuries. From his childhood, he suffered from a serious illness, which was why his parents brought to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, praying for healing. Pimen decided to stay in the monastery, where for 20 years suffering, but shortly before his death, he was miraculously healed. He bypassed all the monastery, said goodbye to his brothers, and went to the Lord peacefully.
Pimen Piser He was known for his strict asceticism: he ate only once a week, and he did hard work on a par with other monks and prayed a lot. The relics of both saints rest in the caves of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
On this day also honor the memory of other saints, including Martyrs Marina and Asteria as well as Reverend Theodor Sihlovsk .
Traditions, customs and what cannot be done today
The main tradition of this day is the help of the needy. Turning with prayers to Pimen of a multi -alert, believers ask for healing from disease. It is believed that any good thing done today-alms, sacrifices or help-will bring health and abundance to the house.
Who cannot be said “no” : It is strictly forbidden to help those who ask it this day. This is considered a great sin and can lead to illness and poverty. Therefore, if you are asked for hard help, do not ignore this request.
Also, according to popular beliefs, women who dream of motherhood should bake today Raspberry pie and eat it or treat someone. This tradition is related to the raspberry association with fertility.
In addition, this day is watched by storks, which are already beginning to gather in the pack. According to beliefs, storks protect the house and promote family well -being.
Basic Prohibitions on August 7:
- You can not swear, evil and spread gossip.
- Do not show aggression to animals or birds.
- Women are not advised to do heavy physical labor.
- Uspensive fasting continues, so it is forbidden to eat meat, dairy products and eggs.
Folk signs on August 7
According to the beliefs, from this day the summer gradually begins to retreat. Signs helped determine what the weather would be:
- If the cocks in the morning are curious, the day will be hot.
- The fog, which is scattered in the sunrise, heralds warm weather.
- If the spiders are not visible, wait for bad weather.
- Storks gather in a pack – winter will be early.
Dreams seen on the night of August 7 are considered as high and can give a hint to solve important life issues.
