Today, Orthodox believers honor the memory of Saint Andrei Rublev, an icon painter.
People call this celebration Andrey Nalyva Day.
In Rus', on this day it was customary to watch how the oats sprouted.
In addition, it was necessary to reap the ripe ears of grain if any appeared.
Andrei Rublev was born at the turn of 1360-1370 AD. He was born into a family of craftsmen.
The future saint first went to serve in the Trinity Monastery, then he moved to the Spaso-Andronikov Monastery in Moscow.
Andrei Rublev was a direct participant in the creation of the iconostasis and painting of the Annunciation Cathedral in Moscow. In addition, he painted the Trinity Cathedral of the St. Sergius Monastery.
From the pen of the icon painter came works that today adorn the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Vladimir.
Today, Andrei Rublev's icons are of great value; many believe that they are miraculous and capable of giving healing to parishioners.
Andrei Rublev's most famous work is considered to be the Life-Giving Trinity, written for St. Sergius the Wonderworker.
What you can't do on Andrey Nalyva Day
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- didn't plan many important things;
- did not hurry or fuss;
- were not jealous, especially of their spouses.
It was on July 17 that it was considered a grave sin to commit ungodly acts, namely, to leave children alone. Otherwise, according to beliefs, one could lose happiness.
What can you do on Andrey Nalyva Day
Today, couples wishing to get married are encouraged to perform this ritual.
In addition, you should mow the grass if it grows on the site. You can cook any dish with the addition of poppy seeds.
It is also worth providing assistance to everyone who needs support.
Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya
