The Orthodox holiday of November 6 is the feast of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which is called "Joy of all who mourn"

November 6

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What do we know about this day?

"Joy of All Sorrowful Ones" - this is how one of the hymns of the Mother of God begins (a church song with a biblical plot).

The first icon with this name was an image of the hand of the artist Ivan Bezymeny, painted in 1683.

This type of iconography was formed in Eastern Europe in the 17th century.

It is known that the "Joy of All Sorrowful" icon created many miracles, especially often she healed the sick and cast out demons.

Folk signs

In Russia, winter gatherings of girls began from this day.

As a rule, the girls did needlework, and at the same time sang or talked.

All this took place in the light of the sky, which is why the day itself was often called Saint.

"The Russian saint is the delight of girls," people said.

It was also customary to pray on this day to the icon of the Sorrowful Mother of God, to ask her to relieve sorrow and illness.

• Accidentally break a mirror on November 6 - expect misfortune.

• On November 6, all witchcraft rites and conspiracies have a double effect.

• The cod crackles - until the frost.

• The cod throws sparks and does not catch fire - until it thaws.

What not to do on November 6

• Do not show pride, arrogance, spite and anger.

  This will only put you in an awkward position.

• It is also better not to take unreasonable risks.

What can believers do

On this day, the girls were going to spin.

At the same time, they told each other different stories.

It is very important today to pray to the icon of the Mother of God and ask for her intercession.

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