On March 30, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of St. Alexis, which is also called Teply Alexis among the people.. Our ancestors believed that from this day spring finally comes into its own, and winter leaves.

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history of the holiday.

According to popular beliefs, Alexy lived in the 4th century, he was the son of wealthy parents. Once in the temple he had a vision that his mother was dying and she was being buried, after which he decided to beg God for life for her. Alexy left his bride on the wedding day, renounced his past life and left home.

He spent the next 17 years in the city of Edessa, leading an ascetic life and spending his days in prayer.. Once the sexton of the local church was visited by the Virgin Mary, who ordered to find a man named Alexy, calling him the husband of God. After that, many learned about the righteous man and began to venerate him..

But Alexy did not want fame, left the city and returned to his native Rome. He came to his parents' house disguised as a beggar. The parents did not recognize their son, but took pity on him and allowed him to live in their barn, giving him food from their table.. So Alexy lived for another 17 years. After the death of the saint, a note was found on his body, which told who he really was..

What not to do on a holiday.

The holiday is not only religious, but also folk.. It is associated with many traditions, signs and prohibitions that our ancestors followed and which are preserved in the people's memory..

It was believed among the people that it was impossible to plan a long journey on this day, because there would be no happiness in it..

It was also believed that on this day you can not sew, knit, embroider, as well as do housework..

The people also believed that women who have small children should not take bread or money out of the house.. So you can "

Our ancestors believed that one should not get into a sleigh on a holiday, otherwise dreams and desires would not come true..