We bring to your attention a selection of answers to the most common questions about the Annunciation.

Is it possible to eat fish on the Annunciation?

The Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos falls on the strictest post in the church year - Great. But in honor of this holiday, an indulgence is made in the gastronomic post - you can eat fish.

(Except for those cases when the Annunciation falls on Holy Week (as was the case in 2015). In this case, the charter allows food with vegetable oil).

What can you eat for the Annunciation?

In honor of the feast of the Annunciation, an indulgence is made in the gastronomic rules of Great Lent - you can eat fish. Meat, eggs, milk are still excluded from the meal.

(However, there are exceptions: if the Annunciation falls on Holy Week (as it was in 2015), fish is not allowed.)

Is it true that nothing can be done on the Annunciation?

This is a folk tradition, the main goal of which, rather, is to find a reason to justify one's inaction, failure to fulfill certain obligations.

In fact, there is no ban and cannot be. The Church says that on the day of the Annunciation, like other major church holidays, every believing Christian should try to put aside his affairs for the sake of being in the temple and praying. Further - a person is endowed with freedom and the right to choose. As an independent mature person, each of us has the right to reason and choose for himself what is best for him to do, based on his own capabilities and resources.

Also, we should think about our personal attitude to the holiday.
When a solemn event is planned for one of our loved ones, don't we try to postpone all our affairs as much as possible and spend this day with them?
Do we feel the same about the Annunciation? Do we perceive the Annunciation as a holiday? For many, unfortunately, this is just another event in the life of the Church and nothing more. We do not associate this holiday with ourselves ...

But still, you should always look at the situation. After all, no one knows what circumstances you are in. What are your obligations to your family or to your employer?
In any case, the main thing is not to get bogged down in fuss, worries, anger, irritation, etc. If possible, put aside everything that can prevent you from meeting this Holiday with joy and gratitude.

Is it possible to marry the Annunciation?

In rare cases, it happens that the Annunciation falls on Bright Week (the week after Easter), but even during this period weddings are not performed in churches.
We can say that Bright Week and Holy Week are a single period in the center of which is Easter.
On Holy Week, the last days of Christ's earthly life are remembered, and on Holy Week, the Church glorifies and sings of His Resurrection!
Therefore, all the attention of the Church is riveted to this great event.
In any case, if you just want to sign in the registry office, then state registration has nothing to do with the Church, here you have the right to make your own decision.
But if it is important for you to follow church traditions, then you can get married starting from the first Sunday after Easter - this is Antipascha (Anti means the opposite), popularly called Red Hill. Then you can safely get married and celebrate the event in a proper way, without conflicting with Orthodox traditions.

Is it possible to make a commemoration for the Annunciation?

On the Annunciation, as well as on other important and honored by the Church holidays, funeral services and prayers are not performed.
A holiday is a time of joy, so one should not be sad and sad on such a day. Especially if it falls during the period of fasting, when a person already does some work on himself.
In the life of the Church, everything has its place and time. There are days of special commemoration of the departed, when special prayers are made for the departed. And on ordinary days, certain prayers are read for the repose of the soul during divine services.
But you can also pray for your relatives and friends of the deceased on your own any day.

Is it possible to wash on the Annunciation?

The answer is unequivocal - you can.
Similar questions “Is it possible to wash on the Annunciation?” as a rule, they give rise to various folk wisdom, which are more related to paganism than to Orthodoxy.
This implies that on a holiday, as on any other significant day for the Church, it is necessary, if possible, to leave all worries, all the fuss and pay attention to the main event, in this case, the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos.
The Annunciation (that is, the good news) is the day when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced to her the birth of the son of God Jesus Christ into the world. This is more than a worthy reason to put aside our less important affairs for the sake of temple attendance and prayer.
But if you walk around unwashed - this, of course, will give you a lot of inconvenience, irritation and all those unpleasant emotions that simply will not allow you to concentrate, and even more so to share the joy of this holiday with your loved ones.

Is it possible to work for the Annunciation?

In Rus', there was a tradition not to work on the day of the Annunciation. The peasants did not go to the fields, but devoted their entire time to the Orthodox celebration. But even then, in past centuries, and now, there is no prohibition to work as such. Another thing is that it is better to use the hours of this day for deeds of prayer and mercy. Go to the temple with the whole family, pray to the Lord and the Mother of God, share the joy of the holiday with other parishioners of the temple.

The Church also blesses on the Annunciation (as well as on other Orthodox celebrations) to help those who need it most. Visit your elderly relatives, go with volunteers to an orphanage, transfer a donation for an operation to a sick child.

Is it possible to embroider on the Annunciation?

In Rus', girls did not embroider on the Annunciation, because there was a tradition to put off all household chores for the sake of prayer and a joyful meeting of the holiday. In our time, this custom has been preserved only in part, but most often believers try to devote the whole day to God on April 7th. Go to the temple, gather the whole family at the festive table.

Is it possible to get a haircut on the Annunciation?

Doubt about whether it is possible to have a haircut on the Annunciation arose because of an old saying: "A bird does not nest, a maiden does not weave braids." This proverb, of course, is not a strict ban on having a haircut and combing your hair; rather, it says that on this important day for every Christian, it is worth putting aside all vain, everyday things and focusing on the meaning of the holiday. Read the Gospel, attend a church service, do something good for your neighbor, get together with your family and share joy with each other.

Is it possible to clean the house for the Annunciation?

In Rus', it was customary to do all the housework before the feast of the Annunciation, so that on April 7 (according to the new style) to wake up in a clean hut and not be distracted by the fuss. Believers both then and now try to devote this day to prayer and joyful fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ.

Is it possible to take communion at the Annunciation?

Of course, you can take communion at the Annunciation.

Is it possible to knit for the Annunciation?

Needlewomen in Rus' on the feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos put off their sewing and knitting until the evening. It was believed that on this day you can not do anything around the house.

In our time, the Church also recommends that Christians put aside worldly, vain deeds in order to dedicate this day to the Lord and the Mother of God. Pray at home and in the temple, do some good deed for your neighbor, gather relatives and friends at a solemn meal.

What can not be done on the Annunciation?

The Church does not give any specific prescriptions and prohibitions.
It is necessary to stop paying attention to signs, beliefs, which have nothing to do with the life and world of the Church.
Following contrived rules limits one's own freedom.
And in such a state, what kind of joy and gratitude can we talk about?
Orthodoxy is the religion of adults, mature people. No one is forcing or forcing us. We make our own choice. And only in this way can we consciously come to something, get deeply acquainted with traditions, with meanings.
When I understand the meaning for which I am doing something, then the attitude to what is happening will be completely different.

ACCORDING TO THE MATERIALS OF THE ORTHODOX PRESS

When the Annunciation is celebrated in 2017 among the Orthodox and Catholics

The Russian Orthodox Church classifies the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos as one of the twelve (that is, 12 most important) non-transferable (celebrated on the same day) holidays. The holiday is celebrated on March 25 according to the New Julian calendar, which is followed by the Russian Orthodox Church and some other denominations. According to modern reckoning, the feast of the Annunciation always falls on April 7th.

Catholics, Protestants and other Christian denominations living according to the Gregorian calendar have already celebrated the feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary on March 25th.

History of the Annunciation

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated in honor of a well-known evangelical event - the Evangelist Luke said that on this day the Archangel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary the good news that she would have a son of God, who would be called Jesus.

According to the gospel interpretation of this event, the Lord sent the archangel Gabriel to Nazareth to the Virgin Mary to announce to her that she would become the mother of the son of God, who was destined to become the savior of mankind. Being submissive to God's will, the Virgin Mary completed the first stage of atonement for the fall committed by Eve, who, contrary to the prohibition, tasted the forbidden fruit.

The symbol of the Annunciation is considered a white lily, symbolizing the purity and purity of the Virgin.

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary-2017: signs and traditions

Icon of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A number of signs and ancient customs are associated with this holiday among the people. They say that on the Annunciation “the bird does not nest, the maiden does not weave braids”, that is, any work is considered a sin.

One of the oldest customs is the release of birds, in particular pigeons. According to legend, they will bring the news of our good deeds to the guardian angels, who will then reward and benefit the person.

On the Annunciation it is forbidden to sew, weave or knit anything. This ancient prohibition is connected with the fact that human life is a thread that can only be controlled by guardian angels and the Lord God himself. On this day, the probability of confusing the threads of life is extremely high. This can lead to the flipping of fate from one person to another, the destruction of the family, etc.

Knowledgeable people prepared special Annunciation salt on this day. Each member of the family had to take a pinch of salt and pour it into a bag. After that, the mistress of the house calcines the salt on the fire and saves it for special occasions. According to popular beliefs, Annunciation salt can heal even the most hopeless patient. If it is not needed within a year, it must be burned in a fire erected on the occasion of the next feast of the Annunciation. Our ancestors were sure that all adversity, ailments, strife and troubles would burn with her. This also applies to the prosphora and holy water brought from the service, which in the Christian world are considered almost a panacea.

There is also a very controversial sign: it is believed that supposedly on this day you need to steal any little thing. On the one hand, according to the commandments, theft is a sin, but sorcerers advise doing this to attract happiness and good luck.

It is believed that on this holiday you can not wear new clothes, that is, new clothes. There is no logical explanation for this.

In addition, try to be more careful with fire on this day: food should be prepared in advance, do not light fires, etc.

In the countryside, you can still see people who, on the Annunciation, drive away diseases from livestock and other living creatures with noise, ringing and uproar, scare away forest predators.

Annunciation signs for unmarried

In Transcarpathia, unmarried girls comb their braids until dawn, then go around the house and sweep the parental hut three times. Garbage is not thrown away, but, carefully collected, it is taken out to the river and buried there. After that, the girls collect water in the river and water the beds with it, where it is planned to sow cabbage seeds for seedlings.

It is believed that if a girl finds a primrose on the Annunciation, she will get married in the summer. And the old people used to say: “If you know a passage for the Annunciation, zirvi i put yoga in your bosom. On Great Day, they fall asleep like “Christ is risen! ", viymi i put pid images for good luck."

On the holiday, the girls washed themselves with water, into which they threw spring flowers - to be beautiful.

After the Annunciation service, the girls in the church courtyard for the first time started a spring round dance - “crooked dance”. Vesnyanki who sang during the dance were called sentinels, because, despite the holiday, Lent continued. Perhaps that is why it was not supposed to go on a visit to the Annunciation. They celebrated the holiday in a narrow family circle. Most of all, they were afraid that during the feast, a strange woman or girl would knock on the door: according to legend, she could turn out to be a witch. Therefore, in order not to incur the wrath of neighbors, women tried to stay at home on this day.

In Russia, Ukraine and Belarus in 2017, the Annunciation is celebrated on Friday, April 7, in the sixth week of Great Lent, on the eve of Lazarus Saturday (April 8) and two days before Palm (Palm) Sunday (April 9).

What can and cannot be done on the Annunciation?

The Annunciation, like many other church feasts, has its own rules and restrictions. Some of them are especially strict, like not doing anything.

The people say "on the Annunciation, a girl does not weave a braid, a bird does not build a nest." The legend of the cuckoo is connected with this belief. The legend mentions that this bird does not have a home due to the fact that it deliberately violated the Lord's prohibition. Since then, she has been forced to throw her eggs into other people's nests and be persecuted by everyone.

It is also impossible to perform the following acts on the Annunciation Day:

To lend something or, conversely, to give money and things to strangers. Otherwise, you may lose your well-being, health, peace and peace in the family. This requirement should be strictly observed, even if the person asking you for something is well known and it is inconvenient for you to refuse him. It is important to ensure that nothing is taken from your home. Therefore, on April 7, it is undesirable to invite guests. The holiday is usually celebrated with family.

• Sewing, weaving, knitting. Many peoples of the world associate a thread with life, so anyone who picks it up for work can confuse their fate, bring problems and troubles.

• Take care of your hair, informs w. You can not only cut your hair, wash your hair, but even comb it because of the danger of destroying your destiny. Hair may also fall out as a punishment.

• Wear new clothes. New things will quickly break or irreparably deteriorate, and during the year there will be no opportunity to purchase others. Girls who violate the ban will not get married until the next Annunciation.

Don't start something new. Otherwise, there will be no success in business. The modern sign that serious things (construction, business, etc.) cannot be started on Monday had a different interpretation in the old days. Previously, it was believed that one should not take on any business on the day of the week corresponding to the past Annunciation. For example, if this celebration fell on Wednesday, then it was considered an unlucky day next year.

This day should be spent as you would like. According to legend, it is believed that what this holiday will be for you, this will be the whole year. Therefore, you should not take offense at the Annunciation, swear with the people around you. On the contrary - you need to spend a day in a good, bright mood. Don't be alone. Even if you don't have your own family, take the opportunity to visit your relatives, meet your friends. For people who have pets, it is advisable to feed them well. Crumbs of consecrated prosphora should be added to food. Thus, the owner protects not only himself, but also his pets from diseases for the future.

Annunciation traditions: prosphora, larks and healing salt

In Rus', on the Annunciation in Rus', they baked special lean buns - prosphora, as well as lean cookies in the shape of birds, which were called waders or larks. This biscuit was used during the folk rituals of invoking spring.

Also on this day, Annunciation salt was harvested, which was then used as a medicinal drug. All family members put a pinch of salt in a bag, and then the hostess poured the salt onto the brazier and ignited it. The calcined salt was again poured into a bag and used as a universal remedy for all diseases. Annunciation prosphora was also used as a remedy.

The custom of releasing birds on the Annunciation is very ancient pixabay.com /

Annunciation: why laity should not release birds themselves

The custom of releasing birds on the Annunciation is very ancient, it is associated with the spring equinox and with the return of birds from warm countries. In Christianity, the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove, so the custom of releasing birds has taken root in the Christian tradition.

The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, accompanied by children, takes part in this ceremony.

In Rus', before the Annunciation, people (especially children) specially caught birds, which were then sold to perform the ceremony. However, animal rights activists believe that in the modern world this custom is barbaric, since 90% of birds caught and then released die from stress and poor maintenance. Nevertheless, in the provinces this custom is still strong, despite the fact that the church does not bless the laity to release birds on the Annunciation themselves. In temples, only specially trained tame pigeons are used for this rite.

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most revered holidays in Orthodoxy. It is one of the 12 most important after Easter and is enduring, that is, its date does not change from year to year. We will celebrate it on April 7, 2020.

As the Holy Scriptures say, on this day the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary of Nazareth to announce that the Virgin was to become the mother of the Son of God. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you,” he said, to which Mary replied: “Behold, the Servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."

In the old days, there were many customs dedicated to this holiday. Some of them are still observed by believers. We will tell you what you can do on the Annunciation and what not to attract good luck and prosperity.

What can you do on April 7, 2020 on the day of the Annunciation?

On this day, believers visit temples. At the Annunciation, the Blessed Virgin Mary is glorified, thanksgiving is made to the Lord God and veneration is paid to his messenger Archangel Gabriel, who brought the good news to Mary.

In churches, the rite of the breaking of bread is performed, when the illuminated bread and wine are distributed to the faithful. It is believed that the consecrated prosphora, which is kept at home, protects family members from various troubles and misfortunes.

In the old days, after the liturgy, white doves were released into the sky. In our country, this custom was revived in some churches in 1995.

What is customary to do at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary? According to beliefs, on this day the sky opens for requests and prayers. Some people believe that you can “beg for glory from God. And as you have fame, you will definitely become rich and happy.” In the evening, if a big star is visible in the sky, you need to shout: “God, give me glory!”

What else needs to be done on the feast of the Annunciation on April 7, 2020? The Mother of God is the intercessor of all living and the comforter of those who suffer. We offer prayers to her, hoping for her help and support in difficult times.

On this day, all the Mother of God prayers will be appropriate, including pleading, repentant, thanksgiving, etc. Each prayer must be repeated three times, making the sign of the cross and relying on the help of the heavenly intercessor. If you pronounce them from a pure soul and with good intentions, then your requests will certainly be heard.

You can read a prayer that is read daily:

“Virgin Mother of God, rejoice, Blessed Mary, the Lord is with you; Blessed are You in women and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, as if the Savior gave birth to our souls.

What can not be done on the Annunciation on April 7, 2020?

Orthodox churches do not hold weddings and do not serve requiems, so their dates are postponed to another time. You can baptize children, but this ceremony is best done on a different day.

Is it possible to celebrate a birthday on the Annunciation? The Church does not forbid this, but it is still better to postpone the holiday to another date or arrange a small celebration with a fasting table, inviting only the closest people to it.

As church ministers say, the meaning of such prohibitions is not that certain actions cannot be performed, but that an Orthodox holiday is, first of all, a time that is dedicated to God.

Believers need to be distracted from worldly, everyday affairs and devote themselves to spiritual concerns. Try to show more warmth and care towards friends and relatives, help the poor and sick people.

On this day, you can not swear, quarrel, condemn anyone. Try not to overshadow the holiday with sadness and bad mood.

Is it possible to work for the Annunciation? As on other significant church holidays, one should not work around the house, do repairs, clean up, sew, knit. If you have a trip planned, it is better to postpone it for another time.

Under the ban and work on land. It is generally accepted that it is on April 7 that God blesses all plants, so trees cannot be cut. Our ancestors perceived this holiday as the beginning of spring. It was believed that before this date nothing could be planted and sown, since the earth was still asleep.

It is also believed that during the year one should not start new business on the day of the week on which the Annunciation fell. For example, if the holiday fell on a Tuesday, then business does not start on any Tuesday throughout the year, otherwise success in business should not be expected.

What else is prohibited on April 7 on the day of the Annunciation?

It is not customary to wear new clothes, otherwise they will tear or deteriorate. According to legend, girls who violate this ban will not get married until the next Annunciation. Therefore, in the old days, girls of marriageable age, if they wanted to flaunt new clothes for the holiday, imperceptibly put them on earlier (under clothes).

Hygiene procedures, if necessary, are not prohibited. So washing your hair, taking a shower or bath on the day of the Annunciation is not forbidden.

Is it possible to get a haircut in the Annunciation? It is believed that it is better not to visit the hairdresser and, if possible, not to comb, otherwise the hair will fall out. As they say, on the Annunciation "the bird does not nest, the maiden does not weave braids."

The legend about the cuckoo is connected with this belief. According to him, this bird does not have a home due to the fact that it constantly violated the Lord's prohibition. Since then, she has been forced to throw her eggs into other people's nests and be persecuted by everyone.

You should not lend money and any things, so as not to suffer losses. It is believed that the one who gives something from the house on the Annunciation spends family well-being and peace on strangers.

What can and what can not be eaten in the Annunciation?

It is celebrated during Lent. However, on a holiday, if it does not fall on Holy Week, as in 2020, you can include fish, wine and oil on the menu. It is also customary to bake flour products from lean dough in the form of larks.

If the Annunciation falls on Holy Week, the requirements for observing the rules of fasting remain in force. That is, fasting people should not eat fish and eat vegetable oil; The prohibition also applies to wine.

People who have pets need to feed them properly on this day.

In the old days, the housewives, getting up before dark, heated salt in a large frying pan for at least 10-20 minutes, while reading prayers. Such salt, adding it to food, treated households, even seriously ill people.

As in ancient times, today, especially in the villages, people kindle bonfires, around which they dance, sing songs (vesnyanki). In this way people call spring. At all times it was customary to burn things in fire as a symbol of the beginning of a new life. Flour products in the form of birds are baked for the holiday. With them, it is customary to climb a hill to attract the attention of birds, to call them so that they fly faster and bring spring with them. Birds are also asked to bring health, material wealth, and protection from troubles.

A conspiracy in the Annunciation that cleanses the soul from sins

In Rus', on this holiday, birds were released to freedom after serving in the temple. In modern society, this tradition was revived in the 90s of the last century. Residents of cities who do not have a farm buy birds in the markets, and then release them to freedom. This is not just beautiful and one of the most important traditions of the holiday. She symbolizes a soul that was bound by sin for a long time, but the Good News about the birth of Christ came, and she gained a chance to become free.

You need to read a prayer:

Virgin Mary, rejoice

Thanksgiving Mary,

The Lord is with you. blessed

You are in wives and blessed

The fruit of your womb, as if the Savior gave birth to our souls.

Then the birds are given to drink, eat, and set free.

The magic of Annunciation ash and salt

Both in Rus' and today, many believe that stove ash on this holiday has special properties. Villagers stock up on ashes to sprinkle on the land where vegetables will be planted.

From the very morning, before dark, salt is fried on this day. All family members first pour a pinch of salt into a handkerchief or cloth bag. You need to fry it for 15-20 minutes, reading a prayer for the health of your family members and yourself.

Health Prayer:

O my Lord, my Creator, I ask for Your help, grant healing to the servant of God (servant of God) (name), wash her (his) blood with Your rays. Only with Your help will healing come to her / him /. Touch her / him / with miraculous power, bless all the ways of her / him / to salvation, recovery, healing.
Give her /his/ health to her body, blessed lightness to her /his/ soul, divine balm to her /his/ heart. The pain will recede, and the strength will return, and the wounds will heal her / his / bodily and spiritual, and Your help will come. Your Rays from Heaven will reach her / him /, give her / him / protection, bless her / him / for healing from ailments, strengthen her / him / faith. May the Lord hear this prayer. Glory and thanks to the power of the Lord. Amen.

Salt was saved and given to eat if someone from the family fell ill. It can be added to dishes for the prevention of diseases.

Is it possible to work on the Annunciation? How to spend an Orthodox holiday?

You can’t work in Blagovest, they say that the swallow does not build a nest, and the girls do not weave braids. This holiday is not a public holiday, therefore it is not declared a day off. Going to work on the Annunciation is not a sin. Of course, you can weave braids, but it is not recommended to pay too much attention to appearance. On this holiday, you can not cut your hair, dye it, do intricate hairstyles. It is believed that this will lead to confusion in life. On the Annunciation, you need to devote a lot of time to prayer, be sure to visit the temple with family members. There is a belief that the cuckoo once ventured to make a nest in Blagovest, for which he was punished. Now she cannot make nests, so she has to throw her offspring to other birds.

On this day, you can not swear, scandal. Our ancestors believed that it was on this day that prerequisites for quarrels and conflicts often arise, but they should be avoided in every way, not succumbing to the will of unpleasant situations.

Annunciation beliefs and signs

On the Annunciation, you cannot lend anything to anyone. If something is given away from the house, the health and well-being of its inhabitants is given along with these items or products. No need to be afraid to offend a person asking for a loan by refusing. You just need to politely explain to him his reason.

The most important date in the number (we wrote about earlier). This day enjoys special reverence among believers, and therefore there are a number of canons on the Annunciation that should be followed. Next, read about what you can’t do on the Annunciation, as well as what you can eat on, in view of the fact that so far comes before.

Recall that on April 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the holiday. The history of the date says that on this day the Archangel Gabriel told the virgin Mary the good news that it was she who would become the mother of the son of God, Jesus Christ.

The holiday of April 7 is an event when adults and children try to spend the day without committing sins and adhering to traditions. The main question on this day for many is whether it is possible to work on. Read on for all the bans for the holiday.

Annunciation: what not to do

So, answering the question of whether it is possible to work on the Annunciation, we answer: as on any other big church holiday, you should not do hard work or do homework. It is better to devote the day to self-education and spiritual development to the maximum.

Of what cannot be done on the Annunciation, it is worth remembering that it is undesirable to leave home (it is better to postpone the trip), you cannot work on the ground or cut trees. It is believed that on this day the Lord blesses everything that grows, and the plants grow and begin to turn green.

In no case should girls braid braids on April 7th. It was believed that because of this, you can mix up your threads of fate and your whole life will go awry.

What not to do on the Annunciation: what everyone needs to know

What you can’t do for sure is you can’t give anything from home, and especially borrow money from someone. Otherwise, you can give away your health and well-being.

What day of the week falls on April 7, on that day throughout the year you can not start new business.

They don’t put on new clothes on the Annunciation - or you will tear and soil it so that you won’t wash it. Previously, girls who wanted to show off their new clothes on this day wore them secretly for several days on themselves so that no one would see them.

You can not sew, weave or knit anything. This ancient prohibition is connected with the fact that human life is a thread that can only be controlled by guardian angels and the Lord himself. On this day, the probability of confusing the threads of life is extremely high. This can lead to the destruction of the family or the emergence of strife with relatives and friends, throwing fate from one person to another, etc.

What not to do on the Annunciation - prohibitions that have been passed from mouth to mouth for centuries, so you should listen to them. Recall that it still lasts with his restriction in nutrition. Therefore, there are points that you need to know about what you can eat on the Annunciation.

What can you eat for the Annunciation

Since the Annunciation falls on, it is worth adhering to the prescriptions of Great Lent (we published earlier about that and delicious ones for this period). But as an exception and in honor of the holiday, you can make an indulgence and eat fish. Meat, eggs, milk are still excluded from the meal.

But there is an important exception: if the Annunciation falls on Holy Week, fish is not allowed.

Now you know what not to do on the Annunciation, and also what you can eat on the Annunciation. Happy holiday!

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