On Monday, June 13, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of the Holy Spirit.. This holiday does not have a clearly established date, it is celebrated the day after the Holy Trinity Day, which this year was celebrated on June 12.

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Spirit of the day traditions.

On holidays it is customary to go to church. As a rule, they began to pray from the evening of the Holy Trinity Day, they pray for the repose of the dead, as well as for the health and well-being of the living.

On this day, it is also customary to ask for forgiveness for your sins..

The holiday is usually held with warmth and love in the soul.. It is better to postpone minor matters and spend the day with family and loved ones..

On this day, it is customary to help the needy and the disadvantaged.. It is believed that how much you give, so much will return to you..

What Not to Do on Spirit Day.

On a holiday, you can not do physical work, as well as sew, knit, embroider and do household chores.

You can not swear, quarrel, swear and wish others harm.

Drinking alcohol is not recommended.

On holidays it is better to refrain from visiting cemeteries.