October 1, Christians of the Eastern rite celebrate the feast of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, believers honor Virgin Mary, the mother of the Savior.

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History of the holiday.

The Feast of the Intercession is dedicated to the events that occurred in Constantinople. Some sources noted that this happened in 910, in others - in 926, and in some - in 860.

In Rus', the holiday was installed in the second half of the 19th century. The reason for the establishment of the holiday was a divine miracle, the description of which was preserved in the life of Andrei Constantinople.

St. Andrew, along with Epiphanius, his student, prayed in the temple. Suddenly the arches of the temple opened over them and Andrey saw the Blessed Virgin, surrounded by angels and saints. She prayed and opened over the believers who are in the temple of the Omofor.

Then the Virgin knelt down and prayed for Christians. After that, the Virgin Mary took off the cover from her head and drove him over the people praying in the temple, making them invisible to enemies. This gave them strength and they defeated the enemy surrounding the city.

According to one version, Constantinople sieged the army led by Askold. On another - the city was surrounded by Saracens.

What is prohibited to do on Pokrov.

In ancient times, certain restrictions and prohibitions adhered to the holiday. On this day you can’t work physically, clean, sew, wash, knit, embroider.

On the holiday it was forbidden to refuse hospitality. It is believed that the more guests will be in the house, the more prosperity awaits him. It was also believed that you should not borrow money for the holiday and refuse matchmakers.

For the holiday, you cannot faded, swear, sort things out, gossip, and be angry with others.

On this day it is forbidden to drink alcoholic drinks and overeat.