Every year on July 12, the Orthodox Church celebrates a big holiday - the Day of the Holy Primate Apostles Peter and Paul. The people also call it Peter's day..

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Peter and Paul, according to the Gospel, were disciples of Jesus Christ. The Apostles Peter and Paul have the status of the foremost - for their contribution to the development of Christianity.

According to legend, the Apostle Peter was the elder brother of the Apostle Andrew, and before meeting with Christ he bore the name Simon. The apostolic name Peter - from the Greek "

Subsequently, Peter and Paul became the two fundamental figures of the church and converted thousands of people..

They died a martyr's death. Peter was crucified, Paul was beheaded. This happened under the emperor Nero, who was famous for his cruelty and intolerance towards Christians..

On this day, it is forbidden to work hard, wash, clean the house. All this needs to be done on the eve of the holiday. Swear, quarrel and think about something bad. Lend or borrow.

On this day, Petrov Lent ends, which lasted from June 28, so there are no prohibitions on food on the holiday..