On July 13, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of the 12 Apostles. This holiday is dedicated to the disciples of Christ, the people who first believed in him and became his followers..

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The meaning of the holiday.

On this day, it is customary to remember the apostles - the disciples and followers of Christ. Their names are: Peter and his brother Andrew, James Zebedee and his brother John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, Jacob Alfeev, Thaddeus (Judas of Jacob), Simon the Zealot and Matthias. 12 closest disciples were next to Christ until the end of his earthly journey and continued to carry his teachings without doubting them for a moment.

On the holiday, they also remember the weakness of Peter, who denied Christ three times after his imprisonment, as well as the betrayal of Judas.

Celebration traditions.

Believers on this day go to church, light candles and pray to the 12 apostles.

On this day, the people celebrated the Midsummer Festival.. People put on their best clothes and went to the mowing.

After work they organized festivities until night.

Any food made from eggs is considered a symbol of the holiday..

What not to do on the Day of the 12 Apostles.

On this day you can not swear, quarrel, swear and wish others harm.

On a holiday, you also can’t be sad and think about the bad..

You can not do dirty work around the house: beat carpets, wash floors, and so on..

It is not recommended to cut your hair.