After Trinity Orthodox Christians celebrate today the feast in honor of the Holy spirit.
date in each year is unique, this year it fell on June 8. On the 50th day after the ascension of Christ descended upon the apostles the Holy Spirit.
At Whitsunday or whit Orthodox Christians decorate their homes with birch and oak branches, brought out of the Church, fresh herbs — they should stand for another week. It is believed that along with them come into the house of grace.
Later herbs collected in the Trinity and the Spirits of the day, treating children, because it was thought that in these days plants have a supernatural life-giving force.
The Orthodox believe that on this day the earth could pick up a disease, they go barefooted, and prayers for healing.
There is also a belief that Spirits of the day you need to wash your face with dew or water from a well for preserving youth.
In the old days veruschie also on this day, conducted the rituals to attract prosperity, feeding pigeons and saying your wish. They believed that the bird symbolizes the Holy spirit, then the request will be heard.
the Church advises to spend the day in prayer, attend Church and take communion. This day is to give to the poor and to help those who need support.
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