Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos-2021: what absolutely must not be done

On the Intercession, one cannot refuse a marriage proposal, so this holiday is rich in weddings, which have long been considered happy on this day.

Important prohibitions on the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos / Photo: Collage: Today

We celebrate the great feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos every year October 14
… In 2021, this day falls on Thursday.

This is one of the most beloved and revered holidays among the people, especially for Ukrainians. The women called him girl’s holiday
… The warriors always considered the Mother of God their patroness, prayed to her for protection from enemies and victory over enemies. And the Zaporozhye Cossacks on the Pokrov traditionally elected new foremen
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In addition to interesting signs and traditions, on this day there were many prohibitions that in no case should you violate
.

What not to do on Pokrov

  • As on other important church dates, you cannot practice on the Pokrov hard and dirty homework
    : sew, knit, embroider, wash, clean, cook, cut, dig, build, etc. Everything must be done before the holiday, and the house must be cleaned for the Pokrov.
  • This prohibition was especially imposed on women, because the Veil was called a girl’s holiday, and it was important to spend it in prayer and rest
    , and not in household chores and vanity.
  • Despite the fact that this is a holiday, on Pokrov it is not recommended to drink alcohol
    .
  • On the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos you cannot respond with a refusal to a marriage proposal
    – because that way you can stay in girls for a long time. Knowing this, the guys sent matchmakers to the girls without fear that day.
  • On the feast of the Intercession, by no means you can’t swear
    and sort things out with everyone – with relatives, acquaintances, neighbors, loved ones. It is important, on the contrary, to keep oneself in control and resolve all conflicts peacefully.
  • Also on Pokrov don’t be sad
    , despondency, bad mood.
  • On Pokrov guests cannot be allowed into the house
    if there are three of them.
  • Also on this holiday it is forbidden to lend or borrow money
    .
  • If there are any debts left, they should be returned, and keep promises made
    .

Previously, we published a detailed calendar of weekends and holidays in October 2021 in Ukraine.

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