The history of the Honey Savior begins in pre-Christian times. These days we celebrated the harvest festival. Constantinople in the ninth century had its own traditions. In the hottest month of the year, it was customary to carry the Holy Tree of the Cross onto the roads and streets. Believers hoped for the help of Jesus Christ in averting diseases and natural disasters - drought and fires.In Russia, on this day, a feast is celebrated to the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Theotokos. Believers remember the glorious victory of Andrei Bogolyubsky over the Volga Bulgars in 1164. The noble prince went on a campaign with the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Vladimir and the Holy Cross. According to legend, Christian shrines helped in the fight against enemies.
Another name for the holiday on August 14 is the Savior on the Water. In honor of the small water blessing. Both in churches and in the economy. At this time, in Russia, new wells were consecrated, they went in procession to rivers and lakes, they bathed themselves and bathed livestock, asking for health.
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