On August 19, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which is also popularly called Apple Savior.. It is one of a series of August holidays dedicated to the Savior, which are united by the name Spas.

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history of the holiday.

Apple Savior is also called the Savior on the Mountain. It is believed that on this day Christ and his disciples climbed Mount Tabor.. Here Jesus began to pray and his face was illuminated by an unearthly light, and his clothes turned into snow-white.

So, the Savior was transformed before the eyes of James, Peter and John, revealing to them his true destiny. At that very moment, Jesus knew that he was destined to die a martyr's death in the name of people, and then rise again. But Christ forbade his disciples to talk about this event..

Returning to the people, Jesus ordered to collect apples so that his Father could sanctify them..

The holiday began to be celebrated in the 4th century, when a temple glorifying the Transfiguration of the Lord was opened on Mount Tabor..

What can not be done in the Transfiguration of the Lord.

The holiday falls on Assumption Fast, so all the restrictions of this time apply. However, you can eat fish and drink some wine..

On this day you can not clean, sew, knit and embroider. Can be used for harvesting and cooking.

Before the holiday it was necessary to refrain from eating apples. It was believed that eating these fruits before the Savior could invite trouble.

On this day you can not kill insects. It is believed that if a fly sits on your hand twice, this is a good sign.. You can’t drive her away, she must fly away on her own.

It is forbidden to get married on a holiday.