On February 16, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of the Semen and Anna, which is also called the Keepers of the Babies.. It is believed that the saints are the patrons of newborns..

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What is customary to do on a holiday.

Believers go to church on holidays. In prayers, they turn to the saints and ask them for the health and protection of babies..

On this day, the owners began to inspect and repair spring equipment, horse harness, carts, teams.

It is believed that an evil brownie can torment horses on a holiday. Therefore, it was customary for him to put a bowl of milk.

Prayer for the health of the child.

O great saint of God, God-Receiver Simeon!

Standing before the Throne of the Great King and our God Jesus Christ, you have boldness towards Him, for He, for the sake of our salvation, deigned to lie in Your hands. I resort to You, as a strong patron and prayer book for us, sinful and unworthy. Pray to the all-good God to turn away His anger, have mercy on us and heal my child, direct us to the path of repentance and confirm us in the fulfillment of His Commandments: Keep your prayers in the world of my baby’s life, and ask for good success in all good things, granting everything that for. Amen.