On August 28, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the holiday is also popularly called the First Most Pure. On this day, believers remember the earthly journey of the Virgin Mary, and also meet the Indian summer.

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Holiday traditions.

Assumption ends on Dormition. This means that on a holiday you can arrange a family feast.. However, it is better to refrain from drinking alcohol on this day..

All-night service is held in the churches before the holiday. The Shroud is brought to the center of the temple, on which the image of the Virgin Mary is depicted..

The period of matchmaking and weddings traditionally began with the holiday.. Young people were in a hurry to get married in order to have time to get married this year. The girls also tried to choose a groom for themselves before the holiday, so as not to stay in the girls until the very spring..

It was believed that young Indian summer begins on the Dormition. The rays of the sun get so hot, that's why people believed that it hibernates.

Prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos.

Holy Mother of God, save and save the servant of God (name). Protect from temptations on the path of life, save, Mati, from self-interest and strengthen my faith in Jesus Christ, the magnanimous and all-forgiving.

Cover me with your cover from haters and ill-wishers, but forgive them their malice. Give me the strength to fight temptations and do not allow the machinations of the devil, turning me away from the Orthodox faith. Show your mercy on me and my family, save yes, protect us. Amen!

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Virgin Mother of God, rejoice, Blessed Mary, the Lord is with you, blessed are you in women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, as if the Savior gave birth to our souls. Amen!