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Why is it believed today that we talk as little as possible?
On December 16, in the Orthodox world, commemorates the memory of Saint John the Braveman. According to the calendar of the people, this date called Ivan Bezomniknik, Ivan Movchnichnik (454-558 years), who, according to legend of his childhood, was engaged in the study of the Scriptures, informs UkrMedia.
Who is such a saint (19659004)? the city of Nikopol in the V century in the family of a large commander. When his wealthy parents died, an inheritance he had, Ivan gave to the needy and gave money for the construction of temples.
At age 28, at the request of the inhabitants of the city, he was elected bishop of the colonial church, but did not change the ascetic lifestyle. Ten years later, the governor changed his city and began to meddle in church affairs. Ivan left his post and retired to the laurels of the sacred Savior, where he worked hardest. Then he took a vow of silence and spent four years in a cell. For nine more years he lived alone in the desert, after which he returned to the monastery and healed for many years by prayer. He died at the age of 104.
The rituals and traditions of that day
The whole day continues to decline and the night rises. Our ancestors were afraid to come out of the house in the dark so as not to encounter unclean power. So they went to bed early in December
Try to talk as little as possible today
On December 16 in Russia tried to shut up all day, do not discuss that in case of extreme necessity. Even before the icon of Ivan Bezomnova, he was silently taken to stand up and pray mentally. It was impossible to make promises, people dined in silence, and even less, they did not sing or sing. People believed that if someone did not obey and start talking, the impure force would immediately draw the voice.
On this day, we can not come into conflict, it is necessary to remain calm even in the most difficult situations. And then Saint John will reward good luck soon. And if the Ivan Movchalnik couple quarreled, all the next year would discover the relationship and the quarrel in no time.
The older generation especially advised young people and children to hold their tongue behind their teeth and "house quarrels can not stand". If that day, it was not enough to talk and not tell anyone, then it is possible to avoid rumors, gossip and foolishness. Even the saying about it was: "Ivan is silent, good words are at the origin of the cause."
People thought they would not survive all day and not survive the next year, lucky to live. Such a person will not be afraid of difficulties and hardships, she will not approach him one step. And yet, the silent gift of eloquence will appear as a skilled speaker, by the force of the word he will be able to reconcile buried people and resolve conflicts.
And when, according to popular belief, it is not necessary to speak and what are the signs of silence?
If, in a noisy enterprise, everyone has fun, takes conversations and stops suddenly, it means that at this moment, an angel is flying over them [19659004] If someone is heading for a distant road, it is necessary for both those who accompany him and for those who pass there to sit on a solid surface in silence, the road will be a success . [19659003] People sign on December 16
- If there was not enough snow before December 16, it means that the coming year will be lean.
- Look at the sky at night on Ivan Navigator. If the stars "jump", tomorrow will begin to crack and cool down.
- If that day, under the window, sneers broke out, a thaw will come soon.
- Firewood is cracked in the oven – to be iced
- A cat in the rough – cold at the yard; cat with a club – on a gel. And wait for freezing, if the cat closes the muzzle with a paw during sleep.
- The cat falls to the ground, he is deeply asleep; lying in the middle of the room, throwing his tail; establishes the belly; sits on the windowsill and looks out the window – warming up.
- And if the cat scratches the ground, it will be a snowstorm.
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