On July 26, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel. This is one of the main angels who accompanied the Virgin Mary during her lifetime and informed her about the imminent birth of Jesus Christ.. The people also call the holiday Gabriel of the summer or Gabriel's day..

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What to do on a holiday.

Archangel Gabriel is considered the patron saint of cattle and the protector from bad weather.. It is believed that it is impossible to work on this day, because the archangel can get angry and burn the haystack.

On this day, our ancestors made zazhinki - the first sheaf, which was also called the birthday. He was cherished because it was believed that he could work miracles.. From him they started threshing. Sick cattle were fed with straw, and rye grains were considered healing for people and birds..

Before the holiday, an all-night vigil is served in the churches, and in the morning - the Solemn Liturgy.

On this day, it is also customary to pray to the Archangel Gabriel.

He is asked for help in harvesting, as well as getting rid of fatigue..

What not to do on a holiday.

On this day you can not do physical labor.

It is believed that if a person stumbled on the threshold three times when leaving the house, then you should not leave him anymore, this bodes trouble.

It is also impossible to sweep the crumbs from the table with your hand. It is believed that this can bring financial difficulties..