On Saturday, which precedes the feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, Christians of the Eastern rite honor the memory of their deceased loved ones. On this day, it is customary to commemorate the dead and go to the cemetery..

When is Pokrovskaya memorial Saturday this year.

The holiday of remembrance does not have a clearly established date; it is customary to honor the memory of the deceased on Saturday before the holiday of the Intercession.. In 2021 it is October 9.

What to do on memorial Saturday.

On this day, deceased relatives and friends are remembered. Whatever they were during life, only good things are remembered about them..

It is customary to pray for the deceased, candles are lit in churches for the repose, and funeral services are also ordered.

It is also customary to visit the graves of the deceased on this day.. This tradition is popular, but the church does not prohibit it..

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Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos: date and meaning of the holiday.

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On this day, you can have a modest meal. Among the dishes, usually kutia is provided.. According to folk tradition, more appliances are placed on the table, since it is believed that the souls of the deceased also come to this meal..