Today, March 26, Orthodox Christians celebrate the celebration of the Council of the Archangel Gabriel. This holiday, which is celebrated according to the new church calendar, is called Gabriel the Annunciation, writes IZ. Its establishment symbolizes gratitude to the heavenly messenger who brought the Virgin Mary the good news of the birth of the Savior. Among the people, this day also has its own traditions, signs and prohibitions.
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- What is celebrated on March 26 in the new style?
- What is celebrated on March 26 according to the old style?
- Folk omens on March 26
- What not to do on March 26
- What to do on March 26
- Name day March 26
What is celebrated on March 26 in the new style?
The feast of the Council of the Archangel Gabriel was established in honor of his role in biblical events when he announced to the Virgin Mary the upcoming birth of Jesus Christ. He also played an important role in the life of the Virgin Mary, protecting her on earth, warning Joseph of Herod's machinations, and indicating the need to flee to Egypt.
The Archangel Gabriel is often depicted with a branch of paradise or a white lily, which he brought to Mary at the Annunciation.
What is celebrated on March 26 according to the old style?
According to the old style (April 8 according to the new calendar), the translation of the relics of Saint Nicephorus, Patriarch of Constantinople, is celebrated. This holiday is not celebrated by all believers, as some of them continue to adhere to the Julian calendar.
Folk omens on March 26
There are several folk signs on this day. For example, if there is frost on March 26, this promises a good harvest of spring bread. Clear and warm weather indicates a good harvest of fruit, and the flowering of the willow tree means it is time to set up an apiary. If there are many “earrings” on the willow tree, this is a sign of a bountiful year.
Another sign is green bird cherry, which signals the possibility of planting early potatoes.
What not to do on March 26
On this day, one should not quarrel, slander, insult others, or refuse help. The Church also forbids lying, greed, laziness, and despair. Given that Great Lent is in progress, believers are advised to observe a dry diet.
According to folk beliefs, spinning is also forbidden at this time, as field work begins.
What to do on March 26
On this day, believers turn to the Archangel Gabriel with prayers for health, protection from disease, and for the protection of animals, household property, and bees. Archangel Gabriel is also considered the patron saint of hunters and fishermen, protecting them from dangers.
Name day March 26
According to the church calendar, the names of Alla, Anna, Vasyl, Gabriel, Larisa, Paraskovia, Stepan, Alexander, Grigory, Christina, Mikhail, Nikifor, Nikolay, and Terenty are celebrating their name days today.
We remind you that we previously wrote about what believers celebrate on March 25.