Church calendar for October November year

On this day the Orthodox Church honors the death of St. Sergius, abbot of Radonezh.

Traditions and history

Sergius of Radonezh is revered by the church as a saint as a saint (that is, glorified by his monastic feats). Once upon a time there lived a saint long years in abstinence and labor and performed many miraculous deeds, healing the sick. Sergius of Radonezh blessed Prince Dmitry Donskoy for the battle with Mamai, and after the victory of the Russian soldiers he began to be considered the heavenly intercessor of our Fatherland.

Most important holiday in October. It is dedicated to the appearance of the Mother of God to Saint Andrew the Fool in the Blachernae Temple Constantinople. The holiday was popularly called Intercession Day.

Traditions and history

Parishioners visit Temples, pray to the Virgin Mary in the hope of receiving healing and blessing. In ancient times, wedding season began at this time. Girls who wanted to get married quickly came to the Temple on October 14 and, lighting a candle, prayed for Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, asking for help in getting married.

Orthodox Christians pray for the repose of the souls of deceased people, especially parents.

Traditions and history

Believers attend church on this day, bring notes with the names of deceased relatives and give them to the priest, who will mention them during the service. Also, donations in the form of vegetables, bread, sweets and fruits are brought to the church, but meat and wine cannot be donated.

On this day they bow to the miraculous Kazan Icon of the Mother of God - one of the most revered in the Russian Orthodox Church. Believers pray for the sight of blind eyes, for deliverance from wars, and bless those entering into marriage.

Traditions and history

The holiday of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God is considered one of the most important women's holidays. The Kazan icon has long been considered a female intercessor. And they also said that whoever marries Kazanskaya will be happy in marriage.

On this day, all believers honor angels and archangels, pray for strengthening of strength, help in physical healing, deliverance from sorrows and troubles.

Traditions and history

The holiday was established by the Council of Laodicea in the 4th century. Eighth number (by Julian calendar) was not chosen by chance - this is an indication of the “Day 8”, on which the Council of all Heavenly Powers should take place during the Last Judgment.

Archangel Michael is revered as the protector of the souls of the dead; he guards the gates of heaven and leads the army of angels guarding the Law of God.

This is the last multi-day fast of the year, it will end on January 6th. Its goal is the spiritual cleansing of a person and preparation for the holiday of the Nativity of Christ.

Traditions and history

During fasting days, the Orthodox Church prescribes abstaining from meat, eggs, milk and butter of animal origin. In addition, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday it is prohibited to consume vegetable oil. Fish is allowed only on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on great holidays, for example, the Day of Entry into the Temple Holy Mother of God. From January 2 to January 6, fasting becomes strict: during this time you cannot eat fish even on Saturday and Sunday. However, for the majority of believers the church allows concessions.

This is one of the twelve great ones church holidays year, not counting Easter, which lasts five days. At this time, you need to constantly remember your true purpose and cleanse your soul from sins with sincere prayer.

Traditions and history

Among the people, this holiday marks the arrival of winter. The Feast of the Introduction is considered a clean and blessed day, so throughout it you cannot swear, quarrel, or drink alcoholic beverages.

On St. Andrew's Day, services are held in the Temples. Believers adhere to the Nativity fast.

Traditions and history

Unmarried girls pray to the Holy Apostle Andrew to give them good grooms.

On St. Nicholas Day, services are held in the Temples. Believers eat Lenten dishes, since the holiday falls during the Nativity Fast.

Traditions and history

According to popular belief, on the night of December 19, Nicholas the Wonderworker descends from heaven to earth and helps everyone in need. Before the revolution, on this day, parents put gifts under the child’s pillow: fruits, sweets, toys. Single girls prayed for a happy marriage.

AND AT THIS TIME

September 27, 2017, on the Feast of the Exaltation Life-giving Cross of the Lord, a solemn erection of the cross will take place on the main dome of the Church of the Savior under construction on Kamenka (Nizhne-Kamenskaya Street, 4). The prayer service for the consecration of the cross will be led by His Eminence Bishop Ambrose, Archbishop of Peterhof, Rector of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy.

On the same day, Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos and Orinia (Cypriot Orthodox Church) will donate the Great Shrine to the Temple - a particle of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord.

The prayer service begins at 16.00.

VERBATIM

“Church holidays were established in order to break away from everyday affairs and pay more attention to spiritual things. On such days, you need to reduce all external affairs to a minimum. Without urgent need holidays You cannot work or do household chores; it is recommended that you avoid watching entertaining TV shows, going to the theater and cinema. But you can’t sit back either; instead, you need to devote yourself to prayer, and, if possible, be present at the church service (preferably, confess and receive communion). After the Temple, pray and read at home Holy Bible and the works of the holy fathers, to do works of mercy - to visit the lonely, the sick, to feed the poor.”

(Priest Alexander, cleric of one of the St. Petersburg Temples.)

17th Sunday after Pentecost, after the Exaltation. Voice 8th.

Troparion and Kontakion Sunday 8th tone(see Appendix 1) Kontakion of St. Eumenius, tone 2: Enlightened by the Divine Light, O all-blessed One,/ you enlighten us,/ singing with your honest and glorious love/ and holy, Father, repose,/ Hierarch Eumenius,// praying unceasingly for all of us.

The Lord, pointing to the child, said amazing words that people cannot fully understand, but in which there is enormous truth and vitality: “Unless... you become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of God” (Matthew 18:3). Why didn’t the Lord point to His apostles and say: “To such is the Kingdom of Heaven—be like My disciples and enter the Kingdom of God”? Some may think: what, we need to be as undeveloped as children? Is it really necessary to have the same intelligence as children? Is it really necessary to have the same life experience as children? Why then the whole life? Of course, a child eats milk, soft food, as the Apostle Paul says (see Heb. 5:12-14). A child needs to gain strength, he needs to grow up, he needs to gain intelligence, wisdom, strength, and the ability to resist evil. But in the soul of a child there is something that should never leave a person - this is purity of heart.

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Like other months, October is rich in events from Christian life. This is not the most active month, however, and there are church dates and holidays that every believer should remember. Today we will learn about all the most important Orthodox events of October 2017.

Important church holidays in October 2017

October 8, 2017– Memorial Day of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The Orthodox Church calls this saint a venerable, that is, a glorified monastic feat. Sergius lived in the 14th century AD. The world called him Bartholomew. He was endowed with a good mind, love for his neighbor, willpower and hard work. This saint became famous for his ability to perform miracles. Prayer and kind words he encouraged and helped the desperate in moments of special sorrow. Often his prayer healed. Despite this, St. Sergius was a very modest man; from childhood he kept strict fasts on Wednesdays and Fridays, and on other days he was often fed only with water and bread.

October 9, 2017– The death of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. This man became a beloved disciple of Jesus Christ. He's up to last minutes was faithful to the Savior, followed on his heels to Golgotha, where later, together with the Virgin Mary, he mourned his beloved teacher. It is believed that John lived for more than a hundred years. He predicted his imminent death and ordered his disciples to bury him alive. However, some time later, when his grave was opened, his body was not found, and since then marks began to appear on the grave. thin layer manna, considered a miracle (see g.).

October 14, 2017- The Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated. Great holiday, celebrated Orthodox Church. The events to which this holiday was dedicated occurred in 910 AD. It is believed that on this day Holy Virgin During the service, Mary appeared to the clergy of the Church of Constantinople, spreading her cover in the air - a white veil or cape. She was accompanied by two saints - the Holy Baptist Lord John and the holy Apostle John the Theologian.

October 28, 2017- Saturday Dimitrievskaya. Day special commemoration deceased. Otherwise called Parents' Saturday. On this day the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Dmitry of Thessalonica is honored. This day has been revered since the reign of Dmitry Donskoy. Believers go to the graves of their deceased relatives, clean them before starting winter period and honor the memory of the deceased.

Calendar of church holidays for October 2017

Church fasts in October 2017

Dates for one-day weekly posts on Wednesdays and Fridays in October 2017:
October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27. These days you should eat lean food: hot without vegetable oil.

Also see: how to correctly according to the calendar (church calendar).

Like other months, October is rich in events from Christian life. This is not the most active month, however, and there are church dates and holidays that every believer should remember.

Today we will learn about all the most important Orthodox events of October 2017.

Orthodox holidays in October 2017 - church calendar

The Orthodox Church calls this saint a venerable, that is, a glorified monastic feat. Sergius lived in the 14th century AD. The world called him Bartholomew. He was endowed with a good mind, love for his neighbor, willpower and hard work. This saint became famous for his ability to perform miracles. With prayer and kind words, he encouraged and helped those in despair in moments of special sorrow. Often his prayer healed.

Despite this, St. Sergius was a very modest man; from childhood he kept strict fasts on Wednesdays and Fridays, and on other days he was often fed only with water and bread.

This man became a beloved disciple of Jesus Christ. He was faithful to the Savior until the last minutes, following on his heels to Golgotha, where later, together with the Virgin Mary, he mourned his beloved teacher. It is believed that John lived for more than a hundred years. He predicted his imminent death and ordered his disciples to bury him alive. However, some time later, when his grave was opened, his body was not found, and since then a thin layer of manna began to appear on the grave, which was considered a miracle.

A great holiday celebrated by the Orthodox Church. The events to which this holiday was dedicated occurred in 910 AD. It is believed that on this day the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the clergy of the Church of Constantinople during a service, spreading her cover in the air - a white veil or cape. She was accompanied by two saints - the holy Baptist of the Lord John and the holy Apostle John the Theologian.

Day of special remembrance of the dead. Otherwise called Parent's Saturday. On this day the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Dmitry of Thessalonica is honored. This day has been revered since the reign of Dmitry Donskoy. Believers go to the graves of their deceased relatives, clean them before the start of the winter period and honor the memory of the deceased.

It is important for every religion to honor its rituals and customs. This makes any adherent of the faith purer and closer to God. That is why it is important to know which ones Orthodox holidays are celebrated in October 2019, what rules must be followed, and what legend made this or that holiday so revered.

Memorial Day of the Icon of the Molchenskaya Mother of God

This holiday is celebrated on the first day of the month of October. This icon is located in the city of Putivl, in convent and is the main local shrine. An image of the Mother of God miraculously appeared in the Molche swamp on the day when the appearance of this blessing is now celebrated. The beekeeper who found her heard a booming voice that commanded to build a temple in honor of the Mother of God at this place. When people came to this place, the face of the saint shone with divine light.

This icon survived the looting of the monastery and the move to a new church. Thanks to careful hands church ministers, she has survived to this day and still gives people divine grace.

Conception of the glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John

This significant event falls on October 6. The prophet Malachi predicted that before the appearance of the Savior, his Forerunner would appear to the people. As a result, the Palestinian priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth prayed for a long time for a child, but God still did not hear his prayer. Having already reached a fairly advanced age, entering the church before a blessing for the people, the face of the Archangel Gabriel appeared to him, who promised him a child. He forced Zacharias, who did not believe, to become numb until the birth of the Forerunner. This is the history of this holiday.

Day of St. Sergius of Radonezh

This holiday is celebrated October 8. The founder of the Russian Enlightenment and Renaissance. The engine of culture of the second half of the 14th century, a devout Christian - all this is a description of St. Sergius of Radonezh. He was marked by the Lord from the very conception, but there were no concessions in his upbringing. That is why he did so much for the Russian people and our culture in the conditions of post-government Tatar yoke. For his sake spiritual feat, in the name of memory of him on October 8 and a holiday was appointed in the name of St. Sergius Radonezh.

Repose (death) of the holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian

The date of this holiday is October 9. This day is dedicated to the death of John the Theologian. He was a beloved Apostle of Christ, loved those around him, and had a particularly sacrificial character. Accompanying Jesus everywhere, including on the days of his death, he was named his son Mother of God. Caring for the latter until her death, he worried about her every second and never left Jerusalem.

After the death of the Mother of God, John went to Asia Minor, preaching Christianity. Having overcome many mortal dangers, he was able to write the Book of Revelations about the Apocalypse. He was the chosen one of the Lord and carried his faith through many difficulties. That is why the day of his death was elevated to church holidays.

Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Main church holiday autumn month October falls on 14th. On this day, according to the information in the Great Four Menaions of St. Andrew the Fool, during the night vigil, the Great Mother of God descended to the worshipers, accompanied by the forerunner John and John the Theologian, as well as many other saints. That night she gave grace to the temple, blessed people and humanity.

On this day, the visit of the Virgin Mary to the sinful earth is celebrated. The essence of this vision was as follows: the city in which people were praying was besieged, and the appearance of the Mother of God forced the attackers to retreat. There is a lot of controversy about the creation of this holiday, and this issue has also been raised many times at church or scientific conferences. Regarding this there is quite a lot a large number of There are versions and disagreements, but everyone agrees on one thing - this is a holy day for every Orthodox Christian.

Memorial Day of the Holy Fathers of the VII Ecumenical Council

This significant church holiday is celebrated October 24. On this day on Ecumenical Council it was decided whether icons should be venerated or whether they should not be elevated to the level of a shrine. The Holy Fathers at this time decided that the painted faces of saints were also important for faith, and therefore sacred for everyone who believes in the Lord. In addition, on this day many other fundamental issues of faith were resolved, which subsequently regulate the life of Orthodoxy, church activities and the daily behavior of everyone under the wing of the Almighty.

Also on this day the day of remembrance of the Council of the Venerable Optina Elders is celebrated.

Observance of Orthodox church holidays is not just archaic rituals. This is an opportunity to cultivate the spirit to pray to God, to become good Christian. Remember the Almighty and live piously.