Apple Savior - folk holiday, timed to coincide with the Orthodox celebration of the Transfiguration of the Lord, in which church and folk traditions- in 2018, like every year, they celebrate on August 19.

In ancient times, several Spas were celebrated, which were timed to coincide with the ripening of crops, vegetables, fruits and other gifts of the earth - Honey, Apple and Nut, which are celebrated in August, have survived to this day.

AT church calendar all three Saviors are associated with Jesus Christ and his deeds - the word "Savior" is an abbreviated form of the word Savior.

Second Savior or Savior on the mountain

Apple Savior, which is also called the Second Savior, the Feast of the First Fruits, the Middle Savior, Pea Day, the First Autumn, and so on, recalls the great power of nature and its invaluable gifts.

The feast of fertility in pre-Christian times was celebrated in mid-August, which was the end of the harvest. In gratitude to the earth for good harvest people sacrificed fruits to the gods and arranged cheerful folk festivals with songs and dances.

With the adoption of Christianity, the church associated this folk celebration with the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. According to Scripture, Jesus was completely transformed when he prayed on Mount Tabor with his disciples - His face shone, and His clothes became dazzling white.

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Thanks to this divine phenomenon, the holiday began to be called - Savior on the Mountain. The deep meaning of this holiday lies in the union of the divine and human essence of Jesus Christ.

In the Apple Savior, everyone should think about the righteousness of their lives, try to change for the better.

Traditions and customs of the holiday

In all active Orthodox churches on this day, festive services are held - believers go to church for confession and communion. People have long believed that on Apple Spas God sends His blessing to people.

After the service, fruits are consecrated - this custom goes back to Old Testament when people brought bunches of grapes and cereals to the temple for blessing and as a token of gratitude to God.

In Russia, grapes did not grow everywhere, so the tradition was transformed, and they began to consecrate apples, the collection of which fell on the Apple Savior. Accordingly, apples, which represent prosperity and well-being, have become the main symbol of the holiday.

According to tradition, to this day, parishioners bring baskets of grapes, apples and other fruits to the church, which can be eaten only after the solemn rite of consecration.

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According to ancient belief, on Apple Savior, angels in heaven treat the souls of children with apples, and a woman who tasted the fruit before the holiday would deprive the soul of a child of treats. Therefore, after the consecration of the fruits in the church, the parents who lost their children went to the cemetery and left part of the apples on the graves or distributed treats in the temple.

These days after church service it is customary to go to the cemetery to honor the memory of all deceased relatives, and not just children.

To bless the sowing, people often invited the priest to the fields as well.

On the holiday, any housework, sewing, washing and construction works Only cooking and harvesting is allowed.

On Spas, they bake pies, most often they use apple filling, add honey and walnuts. On the tables, there are also pancakes with various fillings, sweet cereals, pies, baked apples, fresh fruit compote. According to tradition, they treated all friends and neighbors, and in the evening they went to the field and saw off the summer with songs.

Since the Assumption Fast continues during the Apple Savior, any food of animal origin is prohibited, but on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - August 19, the church charter allows for eating fish and a little wine.

According to an old custom, on this day the housewives performed a ritual of cleansing the house, for which they used apples and a wax church candle. In particular, they cut the apple into two halves and took out the core - they put a candle in one half and went around the house with it, reading prayers and asking the Lord to protect the home from adversity, and to grant peace and harmony to the family.

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Icon "Savior Not Made by Hands"

Then the wax from the candle was transferred to the other half of the apple, the two halves of the fruit were tightly tied with a rope, taken away from the house and buried in the ground. Having completed the rite of purification, the hostesses began to prepare treats.

On Apple Spas, auctions were held, where whole carts with apples were put up, and people who had orchards considered it their duty to treat the sick, the poor and orphans with the fruits that day.

Signs and beliefs

A lot of signs and beliefs are associated with the Apple Savior, which have survived to this day.

Yes, by popular belief, the first apple eaten, will tell you what to expect from fate in the coming year. If the apple is sour, then trouble lies ahead, but if it turns out to be sweet, then life will be full of joy and happiness. Sweet and sour fruit has always meant a strong family, peace and comfort in the house.

Girls, eating the first apple, often dipped it in honey and made their most cherished wish. In the old days, it was believed that the wished for will surely come true if the thoughts are pure and the request comes from the heart.

Many signs were also connected with the weather - the rain on the Second Spas promised a wet and cold winter. But the sun and warmth on the holiday - they promised a snowy winter, without severe frosts.

People believed that on this day you can’t drive away flies, if they sit on your hand - you can frighten off happiness, so you had to wait until she flew away herself.

Ears of wheat will be large if the north wind blows during sowing.

If the bees gather in a swarm, and a light rain has begun, a cold and rainy autumn will soon come, and if bees flock to honey, then prosperity in the house is ensured.

If the leaves on the trees turned yellow on the Apple Savior, then it will soon become very cold.

Whoever sews for a holiday will shed tears all his life.

A lot of starlings on the trees - by the harsh January.

It was categorically forbidden to marry and get married on this day, as on other days of the Dormition Fast, as it was considered a great sin. There is a belief that young people who get engaged during the Dormition Fast will never be happy.

According to popular beliefs, Apple Savior means the onset of autumn and the transformation of nature. It is generally accepted that the nights after August 19 become much colder.

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Apple Savior - beautiful and joyful Orthodox holiday, closely linked Christian faith with ancient Slavic customs. In the church calendar, this holiday is called the Transfiguration of the Lord and is a symbol of the unity of human nature with the divine principle. In the minds of the people, this day is associated with the end of summer and the arrival of autumn with its generous gifts. At Apple Spas 2019, you can turn to Heaven with a request for the message of God's grace and health. Your prayers will be answered. Apple Savior is celebrated every year on a fixed day - August 19, and in 2019 this date falls on a Saturday.

history of the holiday

The history of the holiday originates in those distant times, when the beliefs of our ancestors were pagan with the worship of idols, personifying various natural phenomena. The middle of August always fell at the end of the harvest, which was celebrated among the people with a fertility holiday. In gratitude to the earth for a good harvest, people sacrificed fruits to the gods and arranged fun folk festivals with songs and dances. With the adoption of Christianity, the church connected this folk holiday with the celebration of the Transfiguration of the Lord. By biblical traditions When Jesus once prayed with his disciples on a mountain in Galilee, the heavens illuminated him with their radiance: the teacher’s clothes became snow-white, and a divine halo appeared from his face. At this time, a voice from Heaven said that before the apostles was the Son of God, who must be listened to. From this divine phenomenon, the holiday was also called - the Savior on the Mountain. The deep meaning of this holiday lies in the union of the divine and human essence of Jesus Christ. The Transfiguration of the Lord took place 40 days before his sacrificial crucifixion, but since this period of time coincides with the most strict fasting in a year, the holiday was decided to be postponed to August 19. In the Apple Savior, everyone should think about the righteousness of their lives, try to change for the better.

Celebration traditions

It has long been believed that on Apple Savior God sends his blessing to people, so believers go to church for confession and communion. On the Day of the Transfiguration of the Lord, all thoughts should be pure, it is worth thinking about the meaning of life, about your deeds and about relationships with loved ones. It is necessary to repent of sins and begin life according to the biblical commandments.

It is customary to go to church on Apple Savior in the morning and bless apples, pears and other fruits, so that later they can be treated to relatives, friends and those in need of help. The belief has been preserved that if the poor man is treated to a consecrated apple on this day, then next year heaven will bestow a generous harvest. Part of the harvest is left in the church. Orthodox Christians are not allowed to eat apples before the Apple Savior. This is considered a great sin. According to the canons of the church, on the Day of the Transfiguration of the Lord in heaven, the dead children are treated to various sweets. Because of this, parents who have lost children are not allowed to eat apples, otherwise their children who leave the earth will be left without Paradise apples and delicacies.

After the service in the church, there was a tradition to go to the cemetery and bring apples to the dead ancestors, as a symbol of atonement for the sin committed by Adam and Eve. After that, it is customary to break the fast with apples and honey and dishes from them. Mistresses, preparing for the holiday, bake pies and cookies with apples, make jam and prepare apple drinks. On this day, they harvest apples for the winter, make conservation. In some villages, a tradition has been preserved near the house to display fruits on large carts so that people passing by can eat them. If the owner did not do this, he was condemned, considering him greedy.

Folk healers and healers hurried to prepare herbs before the Second Savior. The girls on the Apple Savior danced round the apple trees, singing ritual songs. Combs were made from apple wood, combing with which the girls believed that they would retain their beauty for a long time.

For a long time, fairs were held at Apple Spas with the sale of gifts from fields, forests and orchards. The fairs were full of fun with songs and dances. Peasants who harvested bread before the holiday at sunset went to the field and saw off the summer with ritual songs.

Beliefs and signs of the Apple Savior

The fruits of apples were associated among the people with wealth, love and vitality. Therefore, many beliefs and signs are associated with the Apple Savior among the people.

• Who was born on the Day of the Transfiguration of the Lord, sapphire brings him good luck.
• If on the day of the Second Savior you bite off an apple, making a wish, then it will certainly come true. To fulfill more desires, the girls tried to bite as much as possible more apples. There was a belief that after eating the first apple with seeds, expect big profits.

• To improve health and find peace of mind, you need to sit under an apple tree on a holiday. Collected for the Second Spas winter varieties apples, will keep well until spring and will have healing properties with lots of vitamins. And when a spider appears during the picking of apples, good news is expected. Having plucked the fruit in the web, you will soon be delighted with an unexpected gift.
• When the surface of an apple pie cracks while baking, it means that one of your relatives will go on a long journey.
• In Apple Spas, they began to collect peas, which is connected with several folk signs. Peas accidentally crumble from a basket - a message prophesying wealth. When sorting through the pea crop, set aside the dried pods, the more they are typed, the more good news is expected in the future. If you come across a lot of spoiled peas, you should go to the Temple to pray for sins. Pea porridge is prepared for the festive table, and if, removing from the fire, it does not stop boiling, then the year will be comfortable, and after eating a pancake stuffed with peas, you will feel a surge of strength and health.
• There is a funny sign according to which a fly crawling on a person’s hand portends success, and the second fly that sits on a hand is a messenger of the fulfillment of the most cherished desires. On this day, you can not drive away flies from yourself and kill any insects.
• It is a good omen when, during a celebration, a bee sits on the honey standing on the table. This means the appearance of prosperity and joy in the house. On holidays, it is customary to watch the bees. If they are actively swarming, then the cold will come early.
• It was believed that the weather on Apple Spas determines what kind of winter it will be: if it is a warm sunny day, the winter will be frosty and with little snow, if it rains, then a lot of snow will fall.

Apple Spas mark with good deeds and, having gathered in the evening for festive table, give all household members and guests the joy of communication and a lot of the best wishes.

AT folk calendar the celebration of the Transfiguration of the Lord falls on the month when the harvest is harvested, and nature is ready to say goodbye to summer and open its gates to autumn. The date when the celebration takes place among the people does not change from year to year - this is August 19th. On this day, believers consecrate honey, apples and dishes from the fruits of the new harvest in the church.

What is Apple Spas

AT Orthodox calendar there are three Spas: Honey (August 14), Apple (August 19) and Walnut (August 29), so another name is the Second or Middle, which indicates the onset of autumn, the transition from summer to autumn and winter. The name according to church canons is the Transfiguration of the Lord. From this day on, it is allowed to eat, cook dishes with apples and other fruits, which should first be dedicated in the church. During this period, there is the Assumption Fast, which lasts until August 28.

Apple Spas - the history of the holiday and traditions

The custom to celebrate this holiday dates back to the 4th century, so the history of the Apple Savior is much younger than many other Orthodox celebrations, but no less interesting and mysterious. At that time, Christ, together with his three disciples: Peter, John and James, climbed Mount Tabor for prayer, where he learned about his coming sacrifice for the sake of man - about crucifixion, and was illuminated by an unusual bright Lord's light. The Son of God forbade the disciples to talk about their destiny and ordered people to gather fruits in order to sanctify them. It happened 40 days before the crucifixion of the Lord on the cross.

Apple Savior - holiday traditions

It is believed that the transformation of nature takes place on the Great Spas, so the celebration of the date takes place in a special way. The traditions of the Apple Savior have a long history, they have changed a little, but their meaning has remained unchanged. Previously, during the mass festivities, the owners of orchards had to put out carts with their crops and distribute them to passers-by, while those who did not want to do this were considered greedy, dishonest people.

The people believed that the last apple eaten had the ability to fulfill the most cherished desire. Before such an event, according to tradition, you can not eat any fruits, except for berries and cucumbers. Until the beginning of the day, their use is prohibited, especially for parents who have lost their children, because their dead child will not be able to receive the golden fruit from the Mother of God, who distributes gifts for the Feast of the Savior. Still it was necessary to release the soil before the next harvest. For this, before the magnificent celebration, they tried to collect grain ears.

The essence of Apple Spas

The peasants, for whom the harvest festival was one of the largest and most significant, believed that apples have unusual strength, they bring health, strength, happiness, and beauty. Meanwhile, the fruit is consumed not only in its raw form, but also jam is rolled up, compote is boiled, apples are baked, and pies are prepared. Celebrate significant date they begin with the morning service, during which a cross is brought to the center of the temple, then worship is performed, procession, consecration of the harvest. White is considered the main color, so parishioners wear light-colored clothes.

Why you can not eat apples before the Savior

The prescription of a ban on the use of a new crop is associated with the need to consecrate it, with the development of a person’s spiritual powers, the fight against temptations, and the strengthening of faith. According to the Church Charter (Typicon), it is forbidden to consume grapes before the Transfiguration. Do not eat apples before Apple Savior - this is a kind of replacement for grapes, since the latter gave bad harvest in climate zone Slavs. The Typicon prescribes a punishment for those who tasted fruit before the Savior - a ban on eating them for the whole of August, however, such a measure applies primarily to monks, and not to laity.

Signs on Spas

On Oseniny, another name for the Transfiguration, the weather changes, so the signs for Apple Spas mainly refer to future changes in weather conditions. Nights become colder, cranes begin to fly to warmer climes. What was this day, so will be the Veil (October 14) and January. If there was no rain, it will be a dry autumn; if there was precipitation, then it will be rainy; if it was clear, expect a harsh winter. Those believers who remain faithful to the prohibition of eating the fruit will be rewarded with the fulfillment of desire at the first bite.

When Apple Savior

According to the Julian calendar, the date of the Apple Savior fell on August 6, but after switching to the Gregorian, it moved in the folk calendar of the Slavs to August 19. According to Holy Scripture, this day represents the Kingdom of God on earth. According to folk beliefs, the third exit of the dead into the world takes place during the spring-summer period. During the day, if a fly lands on a person's body, it was not driven away, as it promised success and happiness. In the evening, after a hard day and festivities, they saw off the sun in the field with songs.

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How many apples can you eat per day? This question is asked from time to time by lovers of the popular fruit. And almost everyone loves it. And there is a reason. What are useful

Favorite fruits containing mass beneficial trace elements and vitamins, rich in:

• potassium, useful for cardiac activity;
• iron necessary for the circulatory system;
• sodium, which helps maintain water balance and affects protein metabolism;
• calcium, which functions building material bone tissue and enhancing the effect of vitamin K - the main factor in normal blood clotting;
• phosphorus involved in the activity of the brain, heart and nervous system, in the processes of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins;
• magnesium, essential for protein production, detoxification and resilience cell structure in the process of growth.

How many apples can you eat per day?

An important property of apples is the ability to satisfy hunger at this very moment. Therefore, if you want to eat (especially often this happens before bedtime), then, of course, you can afford an apple for the night, which is a great alternative to any other snack (for example, a sausage sandwich or a couple chocolates). Moreover, it is better to stop the choice on a green fruit, characterized by a low sugar content.

True, sometimes an apple eaten at night instead of pleasure can deliver a lot of unpleasant minutes: flatulence and the occurrence of pain in the abdomen. Therefore, knowing that the stomach can rebel, it is recommended to clean the fruit beforehand: this will alleviate the situation.

An apple at night is useful if for some reason there is no toothbrush. Having the ability to perfectly massage the gums and clean the surface of the teeth, such a fruit will become indispensable in field conditions.

How many apples can you eat per day? It is worth knowing that an apple, like any other product, in some cases can be the enemy of a flat stomach and waist. The product increases the acidity of the stomach, whets the appetite. In any case, this fruit with luggage useful properties will only benefit the body, so 3-4 apples during the day will absolutely not harm health.

What you need to know about apples

It should be understood that eating seemingly harmless apples can harm the body. It all depends on the correct use of the product. So, you should be careful about getting inside the bones, which in small quantities are considered useful, as they contain iodine. which is the strongest poison, will begin to act when 5 or more bones are swallowed.

It is recommended to avoid store-bought apples polished to a shine, which are abundantly processed with chemicals for the purpose of long-term storage, and coated with wax-based preparations to give a presentation. And this is a direct road to gastritis. Get rid of protective film on fruits, you can use hot soapy water. But still, it is better to stop the choice on apples grown in domestic gardens, not so ideal, sometimes with wormholes, but harmless.

Apples: health benefits and harms

The healing value of apples is enormous. They also contain cellulose, which ensures normal digestion. An effective laxative effect is characterized by baked apples, which are recommended to be eaten one at a time in the morning and in the evening before going to bed. This will provide a normal stool. Salads made from minced or grated apples and cabbage will relieve chronic constipation. This property is due to the presence of pectin in the composition of the product, which also improves skin color, making it healthier.

Pectin also helps to remove excess cholesterol from the liver. A fixing effect on diarrhea will be peeled, grated and left for some time to oxidize the apple. varieties are useful for low acidity and gastritis.

Apples, the health benefits and harms of which have long been identified by doctors, can be added to any dish. This is a great weight loss and obesity product that you can be comfortable with. fasting days. Green-skinned apples are especially effective in losing weight.

Beneficial features

Pregnant women are advised to eat tart apples with a quickly darkening flesh after biting. This sign indicates great content iron, which increases hemoglobin. Also, such apples are useful for people suffering from anemia and increased fragility of blood vessels. But most of all, baked apples will be useful for them, which are superior in digestibility to fresh ones and are excellent for intestinal diseases, hepatitis, dysbacteriosis. In addition, baked apples contribute to the gentle recovery of the body after surgery. abdominal cavity and is good for coughs.

You should know that long-term storage fresh apples causes a decrease in the amount of vitamin C in them, while in canned and compotes such an element is stored for a very long time. The amount of other substances decreases slightly: the fruits of last year's harvest remain as useful as fresh ones.

apple dishes

Apples are the basis of many low-calorie desserts, they are delicious in salads, give special flavor baked meat, suitable for any pastry.

They make delicious jams, marmalades, marmalades and compotes. Apple juice, containing iron salts and fruit sugars, is one of the favorite drinks for many; it is especially useful for children. For its preparation, varieties such as anise, antonovka, pear, winter parmen are most often used. You should be aware that fruit acids and sugars in apples contribute to the destruction of tooth enamel, so rinse your mouth with water after each use.

When can you eat apples? Yes, whenever! How many apples can you eat per day? I would like to answer: as much as you like, but, keeping in mind the harm caused to tooth enamel, no more than 5-6 pieces per day, and ideally - 3-4 apples.

Light low calorie desserts

Dishes from fresh apples in combination with almost any fruit; from pears, oranges, bananas and apples can significantly improve mood.

To prepare an equally delicious low-calorie dessert, you will need to take an apple, pear, orange, banana, a couple of peaches and 12 cups of strawberries and blueberries. Fruits need to be peeled and seeds, cut into cubes and combined with berries. Sprinkle everything lemon juice, season with yogurt and mix.

Apples on the "air feather bed"

There are an incredible number of recipes with an apple. To replenish their cookbook, housewives are advised to cook apples on an “airy feather bed”. It is required to cut into large pieces and sprinkle with lemon juice 3 apples. Beat whites of 3 eggs into a strong foam, gradually add 150 grams of sugar, 50 grams of melted margarine, 3 yolks and a pinch of salt. Gently pour 200 grams of flour and a teaspoon of salt into the resulting mass. Grease a baking dish with oil and lay out half of the dough. Top apples should be covered with the second half of the dough and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven. A healthy dessert will be appreciated by guests.

When is Apple Spas in 2017, what date

Apple Savior in 2017 begins on August 19 (according to the old style - the 6th day). The holiday has been celebrated since the 9th century, after the construction of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The temple was erected on Mount Tabor at the direction of St. Helena. The Transfiguration of the Lord happened 40 days before the start of Easter, according to the gospel, but the church decided to hold this holiday in August so that it would not fall into the period of observance of Great Lent by believers. Thus, as in any other year, it falls on the Dormition Fast. With his arrival, it is allowed to eat all the fruits consecrated during the festive liturgy, during which the canon is sung, which deals with the Transfiguration. White is considered the color of the holiday, so the priests wear white robes for the celebration.

Before the beginning of the Apple Savior, which is also called the "Transfiguration of the Lord" or "First Autumn", it is forbidden to eat apples. If someone ate apples before the Savior, this was considered a great sin. Especially religious people also tried not to eat any fruits or vegetables other than cucumbers. With the onset of the Apple Savior, the ban was lifted and people began to make various apple preparations and bless them in the church.

This holiday existed in Russia during the period of paganism and was the date of the beginning of the collection of apples. The rites of all three Spas, of which the Apple one is the most important, were dedicated to the pagan gods. Since ancient times, there have been many similar holidays dedicated to the harvest of the first harvest. In addition to the Honey, Apple and Nut (Bread) Savior, there was also: Mushroom, Berry and others.

It is believed that the Apple Savior also exists to remind everyone of how important spiritual transformation is. During the Apple Savior, it was customary to treat not only relatives, poor and poor people, but also their deceased ancestors.

At the Apple Savior, traditionally believers will prepare apples. The fruits are harvested various methods and recipes: wet, dry, make canned food. Our ancestors not only produced various fruit and vegetable preparations, but also made a wide variety of baked goods. They baked apple pies and pies, baked apples with honey, made jam and all kinds of treats from them, which people then treated each other.

Many people believe that on the day of the Apple Savior, apples have a special power and are able to fulfill a wish that can be made by tasting them. There were even fortune-telling on apples, which helped determine the name of the betrothed. It was noticed among the people that on the night after the Apple Savior, the first colds come, accompanied by the imminent arrival of autumn. In the old days, there was a tradition - people held festivities in the field, where they saw off the Sun with songs until sunset, and with it the outgoing summer.