Trinity is considered one of the most important holidays for Christians. This holiday is celebrated 50 days after Easter, which is why its second name is Pentecost. On this holiday, except Orthodox traditions elements of the rituals of ancient pagan peoples also predominate.
Since ancient times, peasants have celebrated Trinity Day cheerfully and noisily. This holiday was considered special for farmers, because at this time all crops were completed and the preparatory stage for the first harvest took place.
People had the opportunity to rest for at least a couple of days before starting hard work. There are a considerable number of signs and rituals associated with the Trinity, ranging from weather conditions to fortune telling about the future husband.
The Holy Spirit, Father and Son came to them, saying that it was time to build the first church, which would be the beginning for the spread of religion throughout the world. It is not only because of the importance of the date that folk signs are so revered on Trinity. Coincidentally, at this time the pagan Slavs were still celebrating the end of spring and the onset of summer.
But no matter where these signs come from, you should not lose sight of them, as history shows, they often come true and can bring both good luck and misfortune.
The first sign that needs to be mentioned is that you cannot work on this day. This applies to almost everything except cooking. If, without any particular need, you decide to go to work or do something around the house, then you need to expect trouble.
It is customary to go to the cemetery on this day to remember friends and relatives. It is believed that if you do not go to the cemetery on this day to visit the deceased, then he may visit you himself.
At the same time, he will take someone with him, that is, he will hasten the death of your relative. It is also customary to sweep the graves with birch brooms on Trinity Sunday. Which, according to legend, should drive away evil spirits from the dead, and they, in turn, will rejoice and someday help in an unfavorable situation for you. The day after Trinity, you need to go out into the field in search of something, and you will definitely you will come across some valuable and necessary thing.
Why can’t you swim in the river on Trinity Sunday?
According to ancient legends, you can’t swim on Trinity Sunday: on this day, anyone swimming can be dragged to the bottom by a mermaid. It is worth noting that there is some common sense in this: on this date, most often, the water is still cold, and swimming can lead to various troubles.
It is important to know that swimming the next day is also undesirable. A direct sign of this warning has been lost in history, but the very fact that it existed is known.
Folk signs for Trinity on marriage
It is considered a good omen to get married on this day, then the marriage will be strong and happy. Interestingly, it is better not to set a wedding date on this day, as this is a bad omen and will lead to a quick divorce (if the wedding has taken place).
There is also a sign that should bring a girl’s marriage closer. So, her friends should dress her up and everyone possible ways decorate Then, singing, she is led from house to house, where the owners offer her treats. Such a ritual should drive away evil spirits from her and help her find her betrothed.
Folk omens about the weather for Trinity
On this day, it is customary to carry a bunch of grass to church for blessing, which is then placed behind a frame or icon at home. When a dry period comes, it is mourned. Thus, people beg God for good weather, with abundant rains and accompanying weather conditions.
If you insert birch branches into the window frames, this will also symbolize a fruitful summer. Even on this day, you need to pay attention to the weather conditions: if it rains even a little, then the season will be fruitful.
Weather signs for Trinity
Since Trinity always falls at the beginning of summer, agricultural experts have always paid attention to various weather phenomena.
The sign of rain on Trinity symbolized the appearance of thick grass, which means excellent haymaking, moist soil, and therefore a good harvest. Rain was also a sign of late frost. Hot weather was a harbinger of drought, which is why all signs on this day were treated with care and passed on from generation to generation.
5 important signs for Trinity Day
- One of the most ancient signs was when an icon or bunches of “tearful” herbs were brought to the church for consecration (the grass was mourned), after which these objects were hidden in the house. This was a kind of appeal to God with a request to give a summer without drought.
- Birch branches that were inserted into the shutters or grass scattered around the room also symbolized that the summer would be fruitful.
- Signs associated with the Trinity included a ban on any labor. It was forbidden to do anything around the house except cooking. You can’t swim either, as at this time the mermaids could lure you to the bottom.
- The day before Trinity, it was customary to go to the cemetery to remember relatives. Matchmaking on this day was also considered a good omen.
- If a young man came to a girl to woo her, and they decided to get married on Pokrov, their life will be long and prosperous.
Signs for Trinity for girls
- Despite the fact that the church does not recognize various kinds of fortune-telling and predictions of the future, but due to the fact that among the people there was a fairly long period of time between Christmas and Epiphany, on Trinity the representatives of the fair half of humanity performed rituals, wanting to see their betrothed, and with They waited in trepidation for the matchmakers.
- If at the Trinity table they accidentally started talking about a wedding, it meant that life would be comfortable, joyful and good.
- It’s also a good sign to introduce young people at festivities. The sign says that if you fall in love with your chosen one on Trinity, the Angels will cherish and treat such a union very carefully.
- The most common sign was “curling” a birch tree and weaving wreaths. Before the trio, young girls went into the forest to the birch trees and braided the treetops. If the top of the tree has developed or withered on Trinity Day, there is no promise of a bride this year. If the top remains the same, you can expect matchmakers, a wedding and wealth in the house.
- Weaving wreaths is also a sign of the Trinity. The girls had to spend time without male representatives. A man should not have seen such a wreath, since it was popularly considered to be the “evil eye” of a girl. After each one had woven her own wreath, the girls went to the river with songs and set them on the water, where the wreath floated, from where they could wait for their future husband. The wreath was not removed from the head, but bent so that it fell on its own. If a girl wanted her to dream future husband, it was necessary to put birch branches under the pillow on Trinity Sunday.
Currently, a large number of young people are interested in the traditions and rituals of their ancestors. Signs associated with folk (religious) holidays do not go without due attention. Each of them has its own biblical story. Therefore, before you believe in signs, you need to know the history of the holiday.
Trinity and Spiritual Day
These two church holidays are inseparable because they follow each other: first Trinity, then the Descent of the Holy Spirit. The Church calls them Pentecost, since exactly 50 days have passed since Happy Easter. There is a popular belief that on the Day of the Holy Trinity the Earth is the birthday girl, so in the evening the Holy Spirit descends from heaven.
Old-timers pass this belief on from generation to generation, saying: “On Pentecost, the Earth has a birthday - planting, digging, weeding is a great sin!”
What does Spiritual day after Trinity mean?
The Day of the Descent of the Holy Spirit is a very important church holiday.
It was the next day after Trinity that appeared in the calendar of the main church holidays in order to glorify and emphasize the Divine origin of the Holy Spirit. In this way, his unity with God the Father and God the Son is celebrated. The Church Charter prohibits reading prayers on one’s knees for all 50 days after Easter.
Therefore, the evening service on Trinity Sunday, which begins immediately after the Divine Liturgy, opens with the kneeling reading of 3 prayers of Basil the Great. Thus, believers confess their sins to the Almighty, for the sake of the great sacrifice of his Son.
They ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen their souls in the faith, and remember their departed ones.
Rituals for Trinity Day and Spirits Day
On Spiritual Day, the service in the church ended with the birch trees with which the church was decorated on Trinity being taken out from the church into the street. Believers broke off branches and carried them to their homes. They placed them near the icons. On this day at sunrise, treasure hunters carefully “listened” to the Earth, putting their ear to it.
It was believed that the Earth was supposed to reveal its secrets to them. In many villages and towns, wells are sprinkled with holy water on Pentecost. This ritual of blessing the wells keeps the water fresh even during the worst drought.
On Trinity Sunday, women must set a festive table in the field. Entire villages gathered for the festive meal. It was necessary to treat not only people, but also the birthday girl. This was done by the oldest woman present.
She placed pieces of food on the soil, covered them with earth and asked for a bountiful harvest.
Trinity and Spiritual Day: what not to do?
On Trinity, it is strictly forbidden to engage in any physical labor, for example, washing, sewing, cleaning. All this can be done before the Holy Day. In addition, swimming in reservoirs is also prohibited.
There is a legend that on Trinity Sunday mermaids swim to the banks of rivers and lakes and take the swimmers with them. You cannot swim for the entire Week of Saints, that is, for another 7 days. Young girls should not go into the forest without a cross, as it is believed that on Spiritual Day and the entire subsequent week, “evil spirits” can spin them in a round dance. The girls may not get out of the forest.
Thus, in order for the signs of the Trinity and Spiritual Day to bring only good things to a person, you need to leave all the hard work, working with the earth for a while, stop using foul language, swearing and driving away bad thoughts.
Trinity customs for unmarried girls
But to some extent, the Trinity also owes rituals and signs to Slavic holiday, which also fell during this period - they honored the end of spring and rejoiced at the onset of summer. It was thanks to the Slavic holiday that signs of the Trinity for unmarried people became widespread. Trinity for singles is simply ideal in clear weather. Then matchmaking on this day will bring a very happy union. But at the same time, it’s a good sign if it rains: the girls’ souls are cleansed, and they will quickly find their chosen one.
Perhaps the most famous custom for unmarried people is the weaving of wreaths on this day. Such a ritual should bring the girl good luck and strong love.
It is worth noting that such a wreath is not just woven from any flowers that come to hand. To do this, you need to stock up on wild herbs and flowers. And for an even greater effect, such a wreath needs to be floated down the river. In this situation, if the girl already has a chosen one in mind, then to strengthen their love, she should give the woven wreath to him.
But there is one condition - it is necessary that no one sees this process. Such a ritual should cement their relationship for a long time. It is important to know that a wreath woven by an unmarried woman is also a good amulet. You can even hang it above your front doors.
What do unmarried girls bake for Trinity?
- Oddly enough, what you bake almost doesn’t matter. The main thing is that there is a lot of baking and it is varied. There is a belief that what stronger girl will try to bake different flour products, the happier she will be.
- It is also necessary to remember that you cannot deprive the feast of eggs, since they are considered an obligatory element of this holiday.
- To summarize, on Trinity Sunday there should be all the dishes that a housewife can prepare: vegetable salads, sausages, fish, fruits, etc. Many argue that the generosity of the owners will be rewarded with the favor of nature.
- Remember that when inviting guests to dinner, you should invite only those whom you treat well. In general, it is better to avoid unpleasant people on Trinity Sunday.
Fortune telling signs for unmarried girls on Trinity
This day is simply ideal for various fortune-telling rituals that can tell an unmarried girl her fate. So, the girls cut several small birch branches and put them under the pillow.
If the image of a guy appeared to them in a dream, then most likely fate will bring them together. There is another fortune telling on a birch tree. To do this, you need to come close to it, close your eyes and pick off the first branch you come across. Next, we open our eyes and examine it. If the branch is straight and beautiful, then this is what your future awaits, but if it is crooked, then you need to prepare for tests. You can also tell fortunes using a daisy. But you need to take the flower that has already been in the wreath.
Then you need to think about something, and you can start guessing. One plucked petal means that it will come true, and the second that it will not come true, and so on in a circle until all the petals are gone. Usually, on the trinity, unmarried girls do fortune-telling with special trepidation, which is explained by the fact that this day is endowed with special prophetic mystical power.
Trinity, Trinity Day or Pentecost is an Orthodox Christian holiday that 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 cheerful 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 value in Christian theology and is considered the “birthday” of the Church. Every believer will be interested in learning about the traditions and customs of Orthodox holiday Trinity.
Traditions, customs and signs on Trinity Day
The Trinity holiday falls in the warm season, so many traditions and customs are related to nature - weather phenomena 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 long-awaited meeting with the betrothed. The main tradition on the eve of the Holy Trinity is the commemoration of deceased relatives and friends - on Parents' 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
By church canons, the 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 activities. physical labor. Any work on this day is displeasing to God, so it is better to postpone all work for a certain period. Otherwise, such disrespect for the great church holiday may negatively affect the results of work. 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 made 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 adhere to medical recommendations, but also to pay attention to the signs of the 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!
Happy Trinity Day!
“Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us;
Lord, cleanse our sins;
Master, forgive our iniquities;
Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.”
Trinity is one of the most important holidays for believers, and is also one of the most beloved and long-awaited holidays among the people. Every year the date of celebration
Trinity Sunday changes because it depends on what date Easter was. But Trinity is always celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter, and therefore in 2018 this bright holiday fell on May 27.
Sometimes it is also called the day of the descent of the Holy Spirit. It was on this day that the Holy Spirit descended on the holy apostles, followers of Jesus Christ, which symbolizes the trinity of God.
From that day on, God sent the apostles the gift of speaking different languages. And it is Trinity that is considered the birthday of the Church. The week after it is called “Green Christmastide”.
Family tree. Ritual for Parents' Saturday
The Saturday before the holiday is a memorial day. People in churches light candles for the repose of deceased relatives. They especially pray for those who died a premature death, considering them victims of treacherous mermaids.
The eve of the holiday is Parents' Saturday: the only day of the year when the church prays for the souls of people who died unbaptized.
IN Parents' Saturday plant family tree: a seedling in a summer cottage or an indoor perennial plant, such as a ficus. At the bottom of the hole or pot, place a little thing associated with your family: an inexpensive piece of jewelry that belonged to your mother or grandmother, a fragment of a saucer from a family set, an old button.
If you don’t find anything like this, bring a handful of earth from the place where you or someone from the older generation of your relatives spent their childhood or youth.
Attention: Do not under any circumstances place soil from the grave under the tree - nothing can be brought into the house or garden from the cemetery!
For the first time, you need to water the family tree with enchanted water. Take a spring or tap water just after midnight, place both palms on a vessel with water and begin to name the names of all the ancestors you remember.
Every time you name a name, say: "Peace be unto you and eternal salvation."
Repeat the ritual of charming water every month on the full moon: the souls of your departed will receive relief, and you will receive support from your family.
Trinity is celebrated for three days. Housewives prepare very carefully for it: they clean the house, decorate the home with fresh branches of maple, birch, willow, linden, flowers and herbs, which symbolizes prosperity and a new life cycle.
Not only houses, but also churches are decorated with birch branches on Trinity Sunday. Green fresh birch branches symbolizes rebirth and renewal.
Priests dress in green robes for Trinity.
On the Feast of the Trinity, a special service is performed in churches with the reading of kneeling prayers: the priest reads prayers while kneeling in the Royal Doors, facing the believers, while the parishioners also kneel, for the first time since Easter.
The floors in churches are covered with freshly cut grass, a bunch of which after the service anyone can take home as a talisman.
You can also bring a birch twig with you to the temple to consecrate it, and then take it home. At home, consecrated birch branches are placed next to icons.
It is believed that they will protect the house and its inhabitants from troubles and adversity all year round.
Under no circumstances should you throw away birch branches brought from the temple. They are dried and placed next to the icon; in extreme cases, they can be burned seven days after Trinity.
Trinity is a bright holiday, so on this day one should not indulge in despondency. Also, on such a bright holiday, there is no need to quarrel with anyone, swear, use foul language, quarrel, get angry, or harbor a grudge.
Try to spend this holiday in harmony with yourself and with others, doing good deeds.
Green meal
On the feast day of the Holy Trinity, it is necessary to gather with the whole family for lunch. Treats to festive table housewives prepare in advance.
There is no fasting on this holiday, so any food can be served on the table.
❧ Scrambled eggs
Housewives on this day prepare special scrambled eggs in the morning. It consists of two eggs, since both of its “eyes” should symbolize a friendly couple - husband and wife. While the dish is fried in a frying pan, the hostess reads a prayer to the Holy Trinity.
Salt scrambled eggs with Thursday salt. Seasoned green onions, garlic and parsley. Moreover, the greens are not chopped, but placed in twigs or long green feathers along with the growing head of the onion.
It is believed that this preserves the integrity of the family.
❧ Meat and fish dishes
There are no restrictions on food on Trinity Sunday (and during the week after the holiday, fasting is not observed on either Wednesday or Friday), which means you can prepare savory dishes. Namely: cutlets, chops, roasts.
❧ Pancakes and loaf
Pancakes are also a traditional Trinity dish. Our ancestors baked pancakes and commemorated the dead with them, and distributed them as alms to the poor and needy.
You should definitely bake or buy a loaf. This is a traditional “wedding” bread, always round - in the shape of the sun, the highest Slavic deity.
In the old days, specially invited people baked a loaf of bread - most often women, who were certainly married and had children, that is, happy in family life. It turned out that God blessed their families, and through them the blessing is passed on to the young family. While kneading the dough, the women sang special ritual songs, said prayers and incantations, calling on the Lord to descend from heaven and help bake the loaf. So it’s best that your loaf for the holiday of the Holy Trinity is baked by a happily married woman (or bought for you at a bakery). Instead of a loaf, you can serve a round yeast pie.
Girls of marriageable age and single ladies should take a few pieces of a loaf, wrap it in a clean rag, read the Lord’s Prayer over the bundle and with all your heart ask the Lord (or Higher powers) about an early meeting with the betrothed.
Place the package behind the icon or in a place where no one will see or touch it.
Store until the wedding to crush and add crumbs to wedding baking - then the family will be strong.
❧ Pies
There must be a variety of baked goods.
It is best, of course, to prepare baked goods with eggs and herbs, but a sweet pie will also come in handy these days.
In ancient times, Trinity pies were perceived as something special, and a piece of pastry was certainly hidden behind the icon. When their daughters were getting ready to get married, their mothers gave these pieces of trinity baked goods as a kind of amulet for peace and happiness in the new family.
❧ Salads
The more salads there are on the table, the brighter the holiday will be. In this case, it is advisable to use more leaves lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage;
The main condition of the holiday is the preparation of dishes with the addition of large quantity greenery Considering that it is customary to decorate the house with greenery on Trinity Sunday, housewives should generously add green herbs to their dishes.
Trinity Traditions
The Holy Trinity is a big holiday, so doing heavy physical work on this day is prohibited. It is worth putting aside everyday chores and household chores as much as possible, and devoting as much time as possible to prayers and communication with loved ones.
Such activities are not sinful, but it is believed that everyday vanity should not distract us from main point holiday.
But you can collect medicinal herbs.
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First day - Green Sunday- is popularly considered a day of activity and deceit by mermaids and other mythical evil spirits. The greenery that decorates houses is protection and amulet against them. In the morning of this day, festive services are held in churches. Then people visit each other.
Mass celebrations and fairs begin.
Trinity has always been considered a girl's holiday. They weave wreaths, lowering them into the river for fortune telling. Then they went into the forest for a walk. For this day, they baked a loaf of bread and distributed it to unmarried girls in the forest. These pieces were dried and stored until the wedding, then kneading crackers into dough for the wedding loaf.
They believed that they would bring them new family well-being and love. Then a picnic was organized under the birch tree - a festive meal.
In the evening, the people were entertained by mummers.
❧ The second day of the holiday is called Klechal Monday. After the service, the priests went to the fields to read prayers asking God for a blessing on the future harvest.
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On the third, God's Day, the guys chose their brides. The girls “drove a poplar”, in the role of which was an unmarried girl - the first beauty in the village.
She was decorated with wreaths, ribbons, branches and taken around the courtyards. Meeting Topol was considered great luck. On this day, water in wells was blessed.
People say that it is on Trinity that mermaids come out of the rivers into the fields; at night they start their games and live in the forests until Peter’s Day (July 12).
Mermaids can tickle travelers to death, so swimming in rivers during Christmas time is considered dangerous.
Green Christmastide
Long before the adoption of Christianity, in early June, festivities related to the veneration of Mother Earth took place in Rus'. They were called “green” or “emerald” days, hence popular name Trinity Day - Green Christmastide.
According to legends, on Green Christmastide the earth should not be disturbed - planting or replanting plants, digging and loosening, removing weeds. Let the birthday girl rest, then she will be favorable to man.
Trinity spell for good luck
On Trinity Sunday they cast a spell for good luck and success in business:
“I will get up, pray, and go out, crossing myself,
I’ll climb a high mountain and 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".
Love spell for Trinity
And in order to bewitch her beloved, on Trinity Day a woman collects grass, weaves a small wreath from it and, when she goes to bed, puts it under her pillow with a spell:
“How these herbs were twisted and intertwined into a wreath,
so let the servant of God (name) curl around me, the servant of God (name),
how the wreath will wither and dry,
so let him dry and grieve for me, God’s servant (name),
doesn’t binge on food, doesn’t wash it down with 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 leave his mind.
Be my words strong and molded, stronger than stone and damask steel,
a sharp knife and a greyhound spear.
And the key to my words is both a statement and a strong fortress,
and the strength is strong in the heights of heaven, and the castle is in the depths of the sea.
So be it!”
Birch magic for Trinity
The main symbol of the Trinity is the birch tree - all kinds of rituals are associated with it. The floors of the huts were covered with its leaves, and gates, thresholds, windows and icons were decorated with bunches of birch branches.
Branches of apple, rowan, maple, and willow were often added to birch trees. But in no case did they take branches of coniferous trees (they symbolize death) and aspen (this is a vampire tree).
It was believed that the birch tree, which had absorbed the energy of the awakened earth, would protect against evil forces, give health, prosperity, save and increase the new harvest.
On the holiday of Trinity, you can perform a ritual to fulfill your cherished desire. You need to approach a young birch tree, hug it, then pull a branch towards you and ask the birch tree for help, say your wish out loud, weaving a braid from the thinnest branches of the tree.
When curling, they tried not to crush the leaves or break the twigs and branches: already curled birch trees were decorated with flowers, they hung towels, scarves, belts on them, and thought about their treasured...
In a few days, it’s worth visiting “your” birch tree: if the braid is intact, the dream will certainly come true, if it’s unraveled, alas.
By the way, if, while walking in the forest or park, you see such braided branches - do not touch them! Maybe someone made a wish, or perhaps they left a misfortune on the birch tree.
Whoever undoes such a braid will ruin another’s luck or take on other people’s misfortunes.
In ancient times, when curling wreaths, girls worshiped. They exchanged some things - rings, scarves, and after that they called themselves godfather.
This ritual was of great importance and was quite in tune with the Orthodox idea of the Trinity - consent.
The basis of kumleniya is a sworn promise of friendship and mutual assistance for a certain period of time.
The ritual was accompanied by incantations with the following words:
“Let's kiss each other, godfather.
Let’s make friends so that we won’t quarrel with you, but be friends forever.”
After the ritual, the participants in the ritual called each other “sisters,” “godfathers,” or “friends,” maintaining sisterly relations for as long as possible.
Folk proverbs about the Trinity
- God loves the Trinity.
- Without the Trinity, a house cannot be built.
- The trinity of fingers makes a cross.
- During Trinity Week, rain means a lot of mushrooms.
- On Trinity, every branch is a helper and a healer.
It’s interesting that you can make a weather forecast for Trinity in advance.
Dew that falls on Trinity is considered very beneficial for health. Girls are advised to wash their face with it to preserve youth and beauty.
If on this day it's raining- there will be a good harvest, a warm and mushroom summer.
Hot weather is considered a bad omen on Pentecost; then the summer promises to be dry.
based on materials from fakty.ictv.u, zonatigra.ru
It is believed that if you carefully adhere to the ancient customs of the Trinity, you can attract happiness and prosperity to your home.
Happy Trinity to you!
There are quite a lot of interesting folk signs, traditions and customs associated with the holiday of Trinity. For example, if it rained that day, it was considered very good sign- the year will be fruitful and satisfying.
There were also a lot of folk beliefs associated with fortune telling and rituals for health, wealth and marriage. Some of them have even survived to this day. This is discussed in detail and in detail in our article.
Of course, health is the basis, and our ancestors paid a lot of attention to this issue. Almost every church holiday had its own rituals to recharge one’s health for the whole year. For example, on Epiphany they swam in an ice hole and lightly hit each other with willow branches. As for Trinity, the following interesting traditions existed on this day:
- You should definitely take a walk in the rain (if it falls). Firstly, rain on Trinity is itself good sign. And most importantly, it will add strength so that you can fulfill all your dreams.
- It was also considered beneficial for health to walk through the morning dew. If there was especially a lot of it, it was believed that the whole year would be prosperous.
- Also, folk signs for Trinity say that on this day you must certainly collect medicinal herbs and flowers. Plants at such times have special miraculous powers, so if you dry them for future use and then use them to make medicinal tea, they will help maintain health and cure diseases.
It is interesting that Trinity is generally closely connected with greenery, because it is not without reason that it is sometimes called Green Sunday. The fact is that the meaning of the holiday is associated with a miraculous event - the descent to earth of the Holy Spirit, which took place on the 50th day after Easter (which is why this date is often also called Pentecost).
This event marked the onset of a time of grace, which continues to this day. Now every person can sincerely repent before God and receive forgiveness of all their sins.
The Holy Spirit is the life-giving power, the third person of God. And it is no coincidence that the celebration of Trinity Day falls just at the end of spring - the beginning of summer.
At this time, even in the northern latitudes of our country, young leaves bloom on the trees, fresh grass begins to grow in the fields, and in the south the first harvest of some crops (for example, radishes) is completely harvested. So it turns out that since time immemorial, a symbol, if you like, color theme The day became green and everything connected with it.
Therefore, what they always do on Trinity is to pluck young birch branches and consecrate them in the church. The sign says that then, according to tradition, they must certainly be brought home and placed next to the icon. It is better to preserve birch branches for a whole year - then they will protect the house from troubles, and will also help maintain good health for all family members.
It was also believed that birch branches could predict what the haymaking would be like. They were stuck into the ground and observed for three days. If the branches have dried up during this time, then you will be able to stock up on plenty of hay. If they remained green, there may be heavy rains, and difficulties will arise with the preparation of hay.
And one more interesting sign for health, a real folk custom associated with the Trinity. This is a distribution of alms that needs to be done on Spiritual Day, Monday. First you need to go to the church, pray or listen to the service, if time permits.
And then just give away all the change that remains in your pockets and wallet. This will protect you from many troubles, and most importantly, it will help you maintain your health. Of course, the ritual is voluntary, and it must be done selflessly, otherwise there will be no result.
Be loved
There are also several customs and omens for Trinity associated with fortune-telling for the betrothed. First of all, it must be said that the descent of the Holy Spirit historically coincided with another event that remained in people's memory since pagan times. At the same time, Rusal Week begins. Our ancestors believed that mermaids and goblin come out of rivers and lakes to lure unlucky travelers there, mostly, of course, young people.
But a mermaid can also give something good - for example, answer a girl’s questions about her betrothed. Therefore, one of the common beliefs about the Trinity is associated with fortune telling. On this day, the girls wove wreaths of wildflowers and floated them on the water: let the mermaid accept the gift and at least hint at the future.
- The wreath has drowned - wait for trials.
- If you swam, you will soon meet your loved one with whom you will have a wonderful marriage.
- There is a wreath left by the shore - it’s too early to dream, try next year or at least for Christmas.
- And if the wreath floated against the current, there will soon be such drastic changes that life will be divided into exactly two halves: “before” and “after.” Of course, these will be successful, favorable events.
By the way, you can launch wreaths not silently, but by saying the following words:
Girls walk across the field, carry bouquets, weave wreaths and wade into the water. Betrothed, mummer, catch the wreath and bring it to me. Forever and ever. Amen.
Immediately after throwing the wreath, you need to quickly go home, don’t look back along the way and don’t talk to anyone, including on the phone.
In general, this ritual is quite interesting and certainly made a certain impression. After all, being alone with yourself, and even being silent for at least a couple of hours, is a useful procedure that may help you look at your life a little differently.
And there is also such an interesting sign of the Holy Trinity for love. The girl must definitely stay at home alone (no matter - in the morning, afternoon or evening), open the window, come closer to the window and whisper:
Slave (name) go to the porch, to my palace, to my vestibule, to my threshold, following my tracks. I won't give you to anyone. Word, castle, language. Amen.
Of course, this applies to those women who have already chosen the man of their hearts or at least accurately imagine who they would like to see next to them. This plot is read 9 times in a row, after which, again, you need to be silent for a while and give full scope to your imagination. Sincere dreams and emotional impulses have a wonderful ability to come true.
Also on Trinity Sunday, girls paid attention to signs of fate. For example, one of the superstitions on Trinity is associated with a sign when a person comes to the house. stranger- a traveler or a random passer-by. He needs to be met at the highest level, because this promises happiness to the owner of the house. A girl, for example, can meet her betrothed.
But the most interesting thing is if it is on Trinity that a marriage proposal is made to the girl (previously matchmakers would come home, but now, as we know, everything has become much simpler). You can agree without hesitation - or even better, choose to get married on Intercession (October 1 according to the old style and October 14 according to the new style). Then the relationship will be extremely successful, and the marriage will be happy.
CONSPIRACY FOR A WREATH
A little more about wreaths. They can not only be floated on water. Greenery, birch branches, grass and wildflowers are enduring symbols of the Trinity holiday.
Interestingly, even among priests it is customary to dress in elegant green robes on this day, so the service looks especially beautiful. And girls can weave another wreath from any natural material and consecrate it in the church.
Then bring it home, hang it on an icon or put it in the best, most prominent place in the house, then remain alone and say the following words:
I go to bed without praying and without crossing myself, Lord, Christ forgive me. I put a wreath of holy herbs under my head.
As these herbs curled 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), with food does not eat, does not drink, does not 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 leave his mind.
May my words be strong and sculpted, stronger than stone and damask steel, a 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 forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
After this, you need to put the wreath under your pillow and sleep like that all night. It may not be entirely convenient, but the dream will certainly come true. Then, under no circumstances should the enchanted wreath be thrown away - it is dried and stored anywhere for exactly a year.
Be rich
In general, quite a lot of folk signs, customs and traditions for Trinity are associated with a wreath of greenery and wildflowers, so it can be considered not only a symbol of the holiday, but also a kind of inanimate hero of this day.
If you want to gain patronage heavenly powers and live a year in prosperity, the consecrated wreath must be brought home along with holy water. Each corner is sprayed with it (clockwise), and one or more coins are placed in each corner. At the same time the following words are pronounced:
After the wreath has dried, it must be hidden in a place inaccessible to others and stored throughout the year.
And among the Trinity signs associated with wealth, there are also simple signs:
- For example, seeing a rainbow in the sky or getting caught in heavy rain. This promises favorable events, health and prosperity for the whole year.
- Well, if some traveler comes to the house, even an unfamiliar guest, he is supposed to be greeted very warmly, then the good done will certainly be returned.
THIS IS INTERESTING
Trinity is celebrated not one, but three whole days: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Moreover, Monday was called Spiritual Day - it is also called the Day of the Holy Spirit.
IN folk beliefs a sign spread that it was on this day that the name day of the land was celebrated. Therefore, many people at this time went in search of... treasure. It was believed that to a good person the earth will certainly reveal its precious secret.
Nowadays you can just try your luck - for example, buy lottery ticket. Who knows - who will be lucky today?
Great Trinity Saturday: remember the departed
Oddly enough, the Trinity holiday is associated with many customs and signs for remembering the dead. It would seem, where is the connection between the descent of the Holy Spirit and the remembrance of the departed? The answer to this question can be found if we lift the veil of those distant times when not only Christian, but also pagan traditions coexisted harmoniously among the people.
As already mentioned, the celebration of this celebration coincides with the onset of Rusal Week. Our ancestors believed that these days were significant not only for the emergence of mermaids from natural bodies of water, but also for the departure of the souls of deceased ancestors. The fact is that previously the beginning of the new year was celebrated not on January 1, but with the onset of the agricultural cycle.
Therefore, the time of Trinity is a time of renewal, when New Year finally comes into its own. And the souls of all those who died over the previous 12 months finally go to their heavenly abode, i.e. leaving our sinful land. That is why on the day of the Holy Trinity there was and still is a sign according to which one must definitely go to the cemetery and restore complete order there.
Truth, attitude Orthodox Church not very favorable to such a tradition. It is believed that it is better to go to the grave on another day.
If you think a little more deeply, you can agree with this opinion. The fact is that Trinity is a celebration of the life-giving power of the Lord, who, by his mercy, not only sacrificed his only Son Jesus Christ, but also sent the Holy Spirit to help every person.
It is clear that this celebration is bright, and the palette of emotions on such a day simply should not contain dark colors, bad thoughts and painful thoughts. In addition, on the eve of the holiday there is a special one - then you can go to the cemetery to remember your deceased relatives.
And on Trinity itself, it’s better to go to church, get imbued with bright feelings, and then spend the day with your loved ones, go on a visit and do some kind, pleasant things.
What not to do on Trinity: signs, traditions and customs
The question of how to celebrate Trinity, what signs need to be observed, is closely connected with what generally cannot be done on this day according to folk traditions and representations. Looking ahead, we can say that the church does not provide for any restrictions at all.
The main thing is to get to the temple, pay attention to prayer, good deeds, and spend the rest of the day as your heart tells you. The main thing is peace in the soul and peace in the heart.
The right emotional attitude, faith in good changes - this is what helps us in difficult life. And of course, sincere prayer creates a kind of energy impulse that can make any good wish come true.
Thus, history really connects many interesting folk signs with the feast of the Holy Trinity. Believe in holiday traditions and customs for Trinity or not is everyone’s personal matter.
But one thing is clear: it is useful for each of us to dream. And if you need to perform some simple rite or ritual to recharge your soul, why not do it? The main thing is that the desire is pure and selfless. Dream boldly - and you will succeed!
Trinity (Pentecost) ends the Green Christmastide, dedicated to the end of spring and the beginning of summer. This is one of the important transitory holidays when enormous power The magical energy of the Earth manifests itself, and herbs acquire amazing healing properties. What to do on this day? It is important to know the rituals and signs of the Trinity in order to attract success into your life.
What date is Trinity in 2018?
Trinity - the time for magical rituals
The celebration period is the end of May and the beginning of June. In 2018, Trinity Sunday is celebrated on May 27. The holiday lasts three days, each of which has its own meaning, signs and rituals. Previously, pagans on Trinity Day in Rus' glorified the goddess of spring Lada, who defeated the demons of winter. They also honored Triglav - the union of three Slavic Deities who created the Universe: Svarog, Perun, Svyatovit. It is believed that on this day nature reveals its secrets, dissolving the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. Otherworldly forces and entities influence people, changing fate and life. Mermen, Mavkas, mermaids, goblins, lost ones (the souls of children who died unbaptized) are especially active.
Signs for Trinity
Rain on Trinity was considered a gift from heaven. Get wet under it - be happy for a whole year
In order to direct powerful energy forces for good, and not suffer from unwanted interventions, you need to know what they do on Trinity - these signs and customs have been observed for thousands of years. Neglect can result in loss of life. Rituals and ceremonies performed on Trinity Day have a centuries-old history. Magicians and healers consider them very effective and powerful. This is the time of fortune telling, collecting medicinal herbs for the whole year.
What not to do on this holiday
If you walk in the forest, then only in a large group!
Trinity is a celebration of the flowering of nature. You need to relax and enjoy its beauty. It is prohibited to work, plant plants, mow, stick stakes, sew, weave, cut, or chop wood, otherwise losses will occur.
- The ban did not apply to cooking or feeding domestic animals. Only on Spirits Day - the second day of the holiday - is it allowed to touch the earth to search for treasures.
- There are no weddings or weddings on Trinity Sunday, so as not to bring grief to the future family.
- Do not visit cemeteries on Trinity days. Everyone, including suicides, is remembered on Parents' Saturday. They bring treats, things of the departed, and cajole. If this is not done, the dead will take someone close to them.
- Many prohibitions on the Holy Trinity are associated with activation and revelry evil spirits. To protect yourself from influence negative energy, strictly follow the rules. It is strictly forbidden to approach the water, swim, or ride a boat, so that the mermaids do not get pulled to the bottom. On this day they are allowed to go out onto the land. If you get close to the water, the mermaids will take you to the world of the dead. Only witches swam on Trinity Sunday. We abstained from water procedures for all three days of the holiday. Water spirits will cause harm everywhere.
- It is not advisable to go into the forest or field alone, so as not to suffer from maks, goblin, or losers. Cattle are not grazed in the forest on Trinity Sunday. To prevent evil spirits from taking over your soul and body, you must not quarrel, entertain dark thoughts, or experience envy, anger, or hatred.
- You can't throw away Trinity branches. They must be in the house for at least seven days. Then they are burned. You cannot leave the house without a pectoral cross in order to protect yourself from evil spirits. You cannot consecrate it in a church, or decorate your house with willow and aspen. It is forbidden to go to Trinity under a ladder - you will bring trouble.
What to do: traditions and customs
Collecting herbs and weaving wreaths for Trinity is a long-standing tradition.
- The energy force of nature on Trinity Day reaches enormous power. A person should take advantage of open borders and make a foundation for a prosperous future. Healing herbs enhance their healing properties three times, so they are stored for the whole year at dawn and sunset. Consecrated in church for greater power.
- They set the table with a green tablecloth, invite guests, treat them to egg dishes, pies, and jelly. They bake Trinity bread and light it in the church. Mother unmarried girl one piece is dried and stored until she gets married. Then it is added to the wedding loaf to family life was without grief, problems and adversity.
- They bring a few blades of grass from the church as a talisman for the whole year. The stub of a ternary candle is not thrown away. It is given to a dying person to relieve the death throes. On Trinity Sunday they consecrate it in the church, and then hide behind the icons the “tearful” herbs mourned the day before. Then the weather will be good and fruitful all year. They leave them in the forest, floating milk and bread on the water to appease the spirits of the forest and water.
- Healers and sorcerers collect grass from the floor of the temple to enhance rituals and spells. So you need to collect the morning dew, which will serve as medicine for a year.
- By folk signs, it’s good to send matchmakers on Trinity, talk about the wedding, introduce the parents of the bride and groom.
- They decorate the home (windows, doors, floors) with branches of birch, maple, rowan, oak, herbs (calamus, lemon balm, thyme, lovage), and wildflowers. Greenery is a symbol of rebirth. It is believed that the spirits of ancestors come to visit and hide in it, scaring away evil forces. Peasants still attract and appease forest and field spirits in this way to guarantee a good harvest.
Signs for the weather: rain on Trinity - expect a rich harvest, lots of mushrooms, prosperity; hot day - get ready for drought; thunder and lightning - evil spirits will be driven out.
Rituals
Thyme collected on this day was used for love spells
Magical rites, conspiracies, and ritual actions that are performed on Trinity Day have powerful energy powers. If you do everything correctly with pure thoughts, you will notice the result very soon.
Magic ritual for Trinity for married couples
After visiting church, the wife fries two eggs to seal the marriage, saying:
“Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse our sins! Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy (three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. And now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".
Prepared in a special way Thursday salt, decorated with sprigs of greenery. Then the spouses break the bread, put scrambled eggs in it, wrap it in a towel, go to a field or forest, where they eat the magical dish.
Fortune telling for girls
Wreaths are also placed on water on Ivan Kupala Day.
Unmarried women make wreaths strictly separately from guys. They tilt their heads, float on the water, and watch:
- floats smoothly - a calm life;
- the wreath sailed not far away, landed on the shore - to sit in girls for another year;
- drowned immediately - expect trouble;
- swims underwater - to illness;
- rocking on the waves - a stormy year;
- the wreaths come together - she will get married;
- If a guy takes a wreath out of the water, he must be kissed.
Getting rid of constricted disease
Celebrate mass and vespers in church. Every time with fresh flowers. Dry them. After 12 days at sunset, brew. Soak two fingers in the broth, draw crosses on the body, and read quietly:
“Exploration of salt, blood, veins, go from the servant of God (name) to where there is no plowing, where there are no people and no horses. Spread yourself over the forest snags, over the river grass. That's where you belong, that's where you live. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
Love spell on thyme
Collect thyme while reciting the Lord's Prayer. Hang it in a secret place. Once dry, hem it into the pillow on which the desired man sleeps.
Trinity is a mystical holiday when the rituals and beliefs of many generations are united. It is important to know what they do on Trinity, signs, prohibitions - in order to attract good luck, health, love and prosperity.