On June 5, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of Spirits or the Day of the Holy Spirit. This holiday is dedicated to the Third Hypostasis of the Triune God, which is celebrated annually on Monday, the day after the Holy Trinity.. It is believed that on this day the Holy Spirit descends to earth and monitors the actions of believers..

Traditions for celebrating the Day of the Holy Spirit.

Believers attend church services. They begin to pray from the evening of Holy Trinity Day for the repose of the dead, as well as for the health and well-being of the living..

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Also on Spirits Day, you need to ask for forgiveness for your sins..

On this day, you should carry warmth and love in your soul and give them to family and friends.. On a holiday, you need to devote time to the family, and secondary matters can be postponed.

On the Day of the Holy Spirit, it is also customary to help the needy and the disadvantaged.. It is believed that how much you give, so much will return to you..

Do's and Don'ts on the Day of the Holy Spirit.

In ancient times, our ancestors believed that on this day the earth was pregnant with a new crop, therefore it was strictly forbidden to work on the earth so as not to accidentally damage the future harvest..

On this day, it is also forbidden to clean, wash, embroider, engage in heavy physical labor..

Alcohol is also not allowed on the holiday..

On Spirits Day it is better to refrain from visiting cemeteries.

Folk signs on the Day of the Holy Spirit.

What will be the weather on Spirits Day, the same is expected for the whole summer.

The lightning of this day is a good sign, because this is how the earth drives away evil spirits..

In order not to lose love, you can not look into the water at your own reflection.