Day of Petr and Fevronia rus stvalentines

Petr and Fevronia’s day

The day of… family

love

and loyalty

July 8th

by Sergey Shulzhenko

A little history….According to church tradition, Peter was the younger brother reigned in Murom, St. Paul and married Fevronia because the mysterious daughter of a beekeeper healed him of leprosy. This happened at the end of the XII century, and the prince's marriage to a young peasant girl brought a lot of noise and conviction among the citizens. But Fevronia knew perfectly well that the main thing for her - own the heart of her husband. Very soon the young Fevronia become a princess, and they "began to live a godly life, in no way transgressing God's commandments." However, over time, in 1204, has died, Prince Paul and the rule of Murom was to the young Peter. Had nothing against the boyars of his candidacy - but one: did not like the boyars' wives Fevronia - commoner. Having met the established custom, the boyars notified of their prince that they themselves do not mind to obey him, but their wives - boyar - do not want to obey the former peasant. Peter, listen to their views, said: "Tell me about it Fevronia, listen to what she says." Overjoyed boyars Febronia visited and offered to save her life if she leaves her husband and leave the city. "What will you give me to bring?" - Said a wise Fevronia. "Anything surrender! - Swore boyars - Climb. Anything you want, any wealth! "" Okay. But I want to pick only one - My husband! "

Peter and Fevronia’s day- an Orthodox festival, since 2008, restored in Russia on an official level as “The Day of family, love and loyalty. "

The idea to revive the ancient tradition of celebrating Day of Peter and Fevronia occurred among residents of the city of Murom, where in the XIII century reigned Saints Peter and his wife Fevronia, they were a model of conjugal love and fidelity, lived happily and died in one day (this phrase is known to many of them). Also in Murom in the Holy Trinity convent buried miraculous relics of Saints Peter and Fevronia that have already helped many believers to find his true love, create and preserve the family, to bear children before childless couples. In the monastery are even a book, which records cases of miraculous healing.

Chamomile is one of the main symbols of this

holiday.

This is a pretty popular day for arranging the wedding. Newlyweds find him happy.

This new holiday for the Russians in 2008-2010, was widely celebrated

in many cities of: carrying out mass

wedding ceremonies and festive events to

broadcast on the central TV channels in

Russia.

Thank you for you attention!