The Savior - the day is introduced in honor of the biblical story about the meeting of the righteous elder Simeon. In particular, one of the 72 interpreters of the Old Testament who lived in Jerusalem-the baby-son of God's Jesus Christ on the 40th day after his birth.

It is known that the Most Holy Theotokos, following the Old Testament tradition, brought the Child to the Temple in Jerusalem to consecrate Him to God. In the temple of the Child met the righteous elder Simeon, took him in his arms, blessed and prophesied of the Savior: "Now let your servant, Vladyka, let go of your verb in peace: for my eyes have seen your salvation, which thou hast prepared before all the people: revelation in the tongue, and glory of your people Israel ". So there was the Scement, which marks the entire Christian world on February 15.

Traditions Celebrated Sylvania from ancient times, and in the VI century in Byzantium this holiday acquired the status of state.

In the church on the Feast of the Meeting there is also celebrated the Orthodox Youth Day. In some parishes, even balls where even young people have the opportunity to meet and communicate with each other.

Many people try to go to the Temple to go to the church, to the liturgy, and also to confess and receive communion.

Fasting is not provided for this holiday, but if February 15 falls on Wednesday or Friday, then you need to comply with some rules that apply to eating. At a minimum, replace meat in the diet with fish.

Also, our ancestors said that the Winter is struggling with the spring. It was believed that if this day frost, it will last a long time, and the spring will be cool.

Since the weather on Sfense was unpredictable, people tried not to leave the house for long distances. They believed that if they were to go to the Demonstration Road, they would not be able to return soon.

Signs If on February 15 thaw - spring will be early and warm; cold - spring is cold;

snow will fall - to a long, rainy spring.

At the Snow Creek - spring rain.

At the Sretenie, the ice begins to melt - "a caftan with a fur coat meets".

Snow sweeps across the road - will be late spring, and if it does not sweep, then early.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform, February 14, almost all over the world is usually called the Day of All Lovers. In addition, this holiday went down in history thanks to important and significant events.