found out what the feast of the Cathedral of John the Baptist is and how to celebrate it.
The Cathedral of John the Baptist is a Christian holiday that follows immediately after the Baptism of the Lord. According to the Orthodox tradition, the day after the Christian holidays, the saints who served this event are remembered. John the Baptist was the one who baptized Jesus – that’s why he is also called the Baptist.
The Cathedral of John the Baptist – what is the essence of the holiday
The word “cathedral” in the name means that on this day people gather in the church for a service in honor of John the Baptist.
John the Baptist, also known as the Baptist, is one of the most revered saints in the church. He predicted the appearance of the Messiah in the world in the person of Christ, and later performed the rite of baptism of Jesus. Together with Jesus, willing attendees were also baptized in the river. On this day, people honor the prophet and attend services in his honor.
Cathedral of John the Baptist: what can and cannot be done
On January 20, believers attend the morning church service. After that, they had breakfast, and the leftovers and crumbs from the table were given to the cattle. On this day, the housewives engaged in needlework and sewing, went to fetch water. In the Cathedral of John the Baptist, the carnivore began – the period of weddings and festivities.
According to folk beliefs, on the morning of January 20, you should drink a glass of water of the Epiphany on an empty stomach. This water removes diseases from a person and removes migraines. The Cathedral of John the Baptist is considered a very auspicious day for a wedding.
What cannot be done in the Cathedral of John the Baptist:
- accept gifts from strangers and strangers;
- wash and bleach clothes;
- to wash (otherwise you will soon be deceived);
- butcher livestock and poultry;
- embroider with white threads.
