The Cathedral of the Forerunner and the Baptist of the Lord John is a religious Christian celebration established in honor of John the Baptist. When he comes in 2021, which symbolism in it is laid, as well as, which can not be done on this day, consider in the material below.
What is the Cathedral of the Baptist of the Lord John in 2021?
The holiday is celebrated on the next day after the baptism of the Lord (January 19), that is, January 20 in Orthodox Christians. His date remains unchanged every year. Catholics celebrate the forerunner’s cathedral a little earlier – January 7th.
In general, a year there are several dates associated with the holy precursor of Christ:
- January 20 – the Cathedral of the Baptist of the Lord;
- March 8 – the date in honor of the first and second acquisition of his chapter;
- June 7 – the third owner of the head of the saint;
- July 7 – the memory of the birth of John;
- September 11 – day, when the righteous was executed;
- October 6 – the memory of the conception of John the Baptist.
The most important celebrations are the days of Christmas and the death of the forerunner. But today we focus on the first holiday – the Cathedral of the Baptist.
Biblical information
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Orthodox believers on the established tradition on the next day for the largest Lord and Virgin holidays remember those of the Holy Persons who had the honor to become God’s assistants on Earth.
John the Baptist (or as it is also called the Forerunner, because he preceded the coming of the Savior) – is the most revered holy in Christianity after the Virgin itself. According to the Saints Gospel, John was born in the family of the elderly parents of the clergy of Zechariah (belonged to the family of Aaron) and the righteent of Elizabeth (took place from the sort of King David).
The boy was born when his parents were in a very old age, since Elizabeth could not have children for a long time. The good news about the conception of the forerunner was communicated to her Arkhangel Gabriel. Zechariah with Elizaveta lived in a Nagorny country, which was a little south of Jerusalem.
Interesting! John the Baptist on the mother’s mother was a relative of Jesus Christ, he was born for six months before the birth of the Savior.
The Lord will remove the little John from terrible death, who spends all the babies, which lived in the city of Bethlehem and next to him at the venue of the cruel king Herod. His parents took him to the wilderness, where he grew up in rigor, permanent prayers and post. The prophet since childhood walked in coarse clothing, eating wild honey and acride (type of locust).
He knew that he had to be in the wild desert, while Jesus Christ would call him with him, which happened when John was 30 years old. The forerunner received an invitation from the Savior to preach about God to Israelis. The Prophet does not dare to disobey, so he comes to the coast of Speech Jordan, preparing people to arrive the long-awaited Messiah (Jesus Christ). Jews on the eve of the holidays massively came to the river to make religious ablutions. There, John begins to serve, speaking of the need to repent in the sins performed and painted in the water.
The meaning of the words of the Prophet was that in front of the external washing should be made moral cleansing, prepared for the adoption of the wisdom of God. Of course, the baptism that performed the forerunner was noticeably different from the modern version of the baptism of Christians. It prepared people to subsequent baptism with the help of water and the Holy Spirit. And the baptism of Jesus Christ in the waters of Jordan demonstrated to people that in reality the Son of God, when the Savior comes with the Holy Spirit.
John the Baptist was not afraid to openly talk about the shortcomings and ordinary people, and the representatives of the elite. For that the prophet itself has suffered. So the ruler of Herod Antipa (accounted for by his native son Irod Great) gives the order to quit the forerunner in prison. This happened due to the fact that John negatively spoke about the leaving of Her legitimate spouse and cohabitation with Irodiada. The latter only managed to divorce the blood brother Herod Philip.
Herod’s birthday came, a rich feast was arranged in honor of this event. Salomiya was especially distinguished on the celebration – the daughter of the Iodiada, she danced an indiscreet dance, attracting the attention of all the goned men. Herod was so impressed by the dances of Salomia, which promised to fulfill any promise of a girl, be it even half of his kingdom. Cooked Irodada preformed daughter in advance, so that she asked for the head of John the Forerunner on the dish.
The king was very upset from such a petition, because he was well referred to the preachs of the Baptist. But the oath given to many submitted, it turned out to be more important for him. Therefore, he sent a warrior to the dungeon, punishing him beheaded John. His head is brought on Salomia dish, and she passes her mother. The dishonest Irodiad was aburred over the head of the prophet, and then threw it out.
The holy head of the forerunner finds a pious woman John. She bury her on the Eleon Mountain, placing in a vessel. And a little later, when another righteous man digs the land, the roa is the foundation of the temple, he stumbles against the vessel with his head and keeps him to death itself. Dying, the devotee is afraid, no matter how the shrine is not dedicated to the inners, therefore he betrays her land in the same place where he discovered.
The body of the Holy Righteous was buried by his followers in the city of Sevastia. But the killing of John the Baptist did not pass without a trace for Herod Antipa: the retribution overtook him in 38 of our era. Then his army in the fluff and dust broke the King Arefa, whose daughter Herod was dragged to, throwing the sake of her Iodiad. Exactly one year later, the antipa becomes the prisoner of the Roman emperor Caliguly.
During the Board of Constantine, the Great Two Monks arrived in Jerusalem to bow down before the coffin of the Lord. One of them sees a phenomenon with the John Forerunner, the Prophet shows the place where his head is. Since then, believers have begun to celebrate the first acquisition of the head of John the Forerunner.
Traditions that you can and can not do
Just waking up before eating, they try to drink a couple of sips of the water consecrated from baptism – to be healthy all year. Then, in the morning, believers go to the temple, where they listen to the preaching of the priest.
Returning home from the church, going to a joint lunch. Behind the meal is allowed to drink a little alcohol, the main thing is not to overdo it. After all, January 20, Ivan-Bhunik is called otherwise, it is believed that on this day you need to “drink” evil. But we are talking about the moderate use of alcohol, purely symbolic, should not be too carried away by it. And that unstilled food, which remains, do not throw away, but feed her pets or birds on the street.
People’s belief reads that if a young man or girl on a festive day will feel strong hunger – it means that his second half is sad.
From Ivanov of the day (as the people are also called on January 20), the meatsee begins – the period of time when it is allowed to pamper yourself with meat dishes. Also on the meatseed, they are satisfied with the wedding, they are wary – on the signs of the most successful time for marriage. Typically, this period lasts a couple of weeks. And for meatherest, the most strict great post follows, about whom the people say: “the tail is great for everyone.”
Interesting! January 20 – a popular day for baptism of kids, people believe that the fate of the baby will be happy.
From the holiday of the Cathedral of John the Baptist, the Christmas holidays finally completed, people returned to active work, it was impossible to be lazy.
A Such actions are prohibited January 20th:
- It is impossible to wash – to not be deceived;
- Do not take gifts from unfamiliar persons;
- try not to be in a bad mood – so that you do not cry all year;
- You can not refuse to help if you are asked about something;
- under the ban laziness;
- It is unacceptable to quarrel, calling each other with bad words;
- It is impossible to engage in heavy physical work, household chores.
Weather signs
There are folk signs related to the Day of the Cathedral of the Baptist of the Lord:
- January 20 is cold, but clearly – in the summer there will be little rain, drought;
- There are many clouds in the sky, in the morning fog or snow – a good harvest will grow;
- During the week, frost began from the holiday – soon warming up.
It is also known a couple of interesting admission not related to weather conditions:
- They saw a wild goose or swan – the most intimate dream will be implemented;
- Sew the mouse in the home – the family will expand.
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