The Orthodox calendar contains many holidays, each of which is associated with a certain significant event for Christians. Now many are interested in what the Veil is and how it is better to celebrate this holiday. There are no special customs in this regard. But, like on any other special day of the Orthodox calendar, you should not occupy it with household chores, washing, cleaning, sewing, etc.
history of the holiday
There is a legend explaining what the Veil is. On this day, October 14, in the middle of autumn, an army of Russians besieged Constantinople, the center of Orthodoxy. And then the inhabitants of the city prayed for salvation. And the Mother of God came to the rescue, covering all the townspeople with her cover. Thus, they managed to escape from bloodshed.
It is generally accepted that it was then that Askold, the loser of the governor, accepted Orthodoxy with his army and believed in the Lord's providence. It is thanks to this legend that the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on this day, a holiday dedicated to the events of that time. Therefore, this day is advised to have fun and in a good mood. They also recommend visiting the temple and praying in front of the icon of the Virgin Mary.
What is Veil, signs and beliefs on this day
It is believed that if an unmarried girl prays before the icon of the Virgin for marriage, then soon the young woman will meet the only one who is married. A married woman, having prayed, will bring peace and tranquility to the family. If you bake thin pancakes for a holiday and wrap their edges, then the house will be warm all winter. What is Pokrov - this is the time when the wind can determine what the weather will be like in winter: the southern one foreshadows warmth, the northern one - severe frosts.
But if on this day they play a wedding and it snows, then this is a very good sign for a new family, happiness and prosperity await them. Also on this day you can protect yourself from the evil eye, for this, in ancient times, old clothes were burned in the yard. It is customary to believe that by burning the branches of an apple tree that day, a person provides himself with warmth in the house.