The Transfiguration of the Lord (Apple Savior) is one of the largest Christian holidays. In 2020, it will be celebrated on August 19. Believers on this day try to observe all traditions so that there is wealth in the house, and mutual understanding in relations with loved ones.
The history of the holiday
The Transfiguration of the Lord is a great church holiday. It has its own history of origin. Jesus took three disciples with him on his way to Mount Tabor. While he was reading the prayer, the disciples fell asleep, and after awakening they found the transfigured Christ, who was dressed in white clothes and was all glowing. Jesus told his disciples that he would soon die, but this death is needed to atone for all the sins of mankind. After returning, the Master asked to bless the apples.
Transfiguration of the Lord in 2020
The Transfiguration of the Lord is celebrated annually on the same day. In 2020, as always, it will be celebrated on August 19. The people call the holiday the Apple Savior. According to popular beliefs, this date symbolizes the onset of autumn and the transformation of nature. The Eastern Slavs only after the Apple Savior were allowed to eat apples and dishes made from the fruits of the new harvest.
Curiously, according to the Gospel, the Transfiguration of the Lord took place 40 days before Easter. But Christians have long celebrated the holiday in August. Some researchers explain this discrepancy by the fact that people wanted to avoid the rigors of Great Lent. On the other hand, Apple Savior still falls on the Dormition Fast.
Transfiguration of the Lord and traditions
At the Transfiguration of the Lord, it is customary to observe a number of Christian traditions. Believers on the eve of the holiday go to the church for the All-night Vigil. On August 19, the churches hold a morning service. On this day, the clergy wear white clothes as a symbol of the divine light that illuminated Mount Tabor.
In churches for the Transfiguration of the Lord, a cross is brought out to the parishioners, which everyone worship. On this day, you can consecrate apples, grapes and other crops. Traditionally, grapes were the symbol of the holiday, but in Russia by August 19, it practically never ripens, so people consecrate apples and the holiday began to be called the Apple Savior.
Eastern Slavs in the old days believed that in the next world children whose parents did not eat apples and grapes before the Transfiguration of the Lord were given gifts. To eat an apple before the Savior was considered a great sin. This rule was especially strictly observed by people who have lost their children. After the end of the service, it is customary to celebrate the holiday at the table. You can serve fruits, homemade products, wine and fish on the table. Meat, dairy products cannot be eaten. These restrictions are imposed by the Assumption Fast.
At the Transfiguration of the Lord, it is customary not only to eat consecrated apples ourselves, but also to treat poor people with them. This kind of generosity brings happiness and good fortune. You cannot quarrel on the Apple Savior. If a conflict flares up on this day, it will be protracted.
Basic signs
There are many signs associated with the Transfiguration of the Lord. If it's hot on Yablochny Spas, the winter will be warm. Cool weather predicts cold autumn and snowy winter.
Before August 19, you need to harvest the grain crop, otherwise you can lose it. After this day, all weather conditions will harm the plantings. Rain on the Transfiguration of the Lord predicts a warm autumn. On a holiday, you need to cook as many apple dishes as possible so that the whole next year is successful, and in the fall you can collect a rich harvest.
