Яке релігійне свято відзначається в Україні 19 липня

What church holiday is celebrated in Ukraine according to the new and old calendars and to whom believers pray — read in the TSN.ua material.

July 19 (August 1), in the Orthodox calendar, is the day of remembrance of the revered Macrina, the sister of Saint Basil the Great. Saint Macrina was born around 327 AD in Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey) into a devout Christian family. Her parents were Basil the Elder and Emelia, who are also honored by the Church as saints.

In her youth, Macrina was betrothed to a pious young man. However, just before the wedding, the groom unexpectedly died. Most people in such a situation would agree to a new marriage. But Macrina decided otherwise. She said she did not consider herself a widow, as her fiancé was alive in God, and therefore she would remain faithful to him for the rest of her life. From then on, she dedicated herself to God and took a vow of virginity.

After her father’s death, Macrina helped her mother raise her younger children and manage the large household. Later, she persuaded her mother to give a significant portion of their wealth to the needy. The family estate turned into a kind of monastic community, where women lived together, worked, prayed, and helped the poor.

There was no division between ladies and servants — everyone was considered equal before God. For the 4th century, this was an exceptionally bold example of Christian life.

One of the most important moments in Macrina’s life was her meeting with her brother Basil after his studies in Athens. Having received a brilliant education, he began to be proud of his knowledge and achievements. It was Macrina who helped her brother understand that human wisdom is worthless without humility and love for God. After this conversation, Basil changed his life, chose the path of an ascetic, and later became one of the most outstanding hierarchs of the Christian Church.

Many historians believe that without Macrina’s spiritual influence, the history of Christianity might have unfolded very differently.

Macrina supported not only Basil. After her brother’s death, she became a spiritual pillar for Gregory of Nyssa, who was grieving deeply. Their last conversation so impressed the hierarch that he wrote the work “The Life of Saint Macrina,” thanks to which we know most of the details of her life today.

Gregory also created the dialogue “On the Soul and Resurrection,” in which Macrina appears as a wise interlocutor who contemplates the questions of life after death, resurrection, and eternity. Shortly before her death, Macrina fell seriously ill. Despite her physical suffering, she remained calm and grateful to God.

Church holiday July 19 — the day of remembrance of the revered Dius

Reverend Dius was born at the end of the 4th century into a devout Christian family in the Syrian city of Antioch. From early childhood, he was distinguished by his gentle disposition, love for prayer, and striving for spiritual life. Even as a youth, Dius spent much time in church, attentively studying the Holy Scriptures. He renounced the pursuit of earthly honors and wealth, choosing the path of serving God.

Upon reaching maturity, Dius left his home and took monastic vows. He settled in a monastery, where he spent his days in fasting, labor, and continuous prayer.

The saint voluntarily chose a strict ascetic life. He slept very little, ate only the simplest food, and devoted most of his time to prayer and reading spiritual books. His humility and zeal quickly became an example for other monks.

According to Church tradition, the Lord revealed to the revered Dius that he should go to Constantinople, where he could benefit many people.

Upon arriving in the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the saint settled outside the city walls in a deserted place. There he continued to lead a strict ascetic life devoted to prayer and service to God. Later, people began to gather around him, seeking spiritual advice, support, and prayerful help.

For his righteous life, the Lord endowed the revered Dius with the gift of working miracles. People came to him suffering from serious illnesses, mental anguish, and various life difficulties. He healed many of them not by his own power, but by sincere prayer to God.

Particularly famous were the cases of healing severely ill people who, after the prayers of the revered one, returned to a full life. Dius himself never attributed miracles to himself, emphasizing that everything is done by God’s grace.

Over time, a large monastic community formed around the saint. A monastery was founded on the site of his ascetic feats, which became one of the spiritual centers near Constantinople. The revered Dius was not only the abbot for the brethren but also a loving spiritual father.

His authority was so great that not only ordinary people but also government officials sought his advice. Despite his strict way of life, the revered Dius was never indifferent to human suffering.

He welcomed everyone who came to him, regardless of their origin or wealth. He helped the poor with food and clothing, supported the sick with prayer, and strengthened those who had lost hope with kind words.

It was thanks to this love for people that the saint gained great respect during his lifetime. To a deep old age, the revered Dius remained true to his calling. Despite his advanced age, he continued to guide the brethren, receive pilgrims, and pray for all who turned to him.

Church holiday in Ukraine on July 19 according to the old calendar

According to the old calendar, on July 19, Ukraine honored the memory of the revered Sisoy the Great. After the death of Saint Anthony the Great, he settled in his cave, continuing the traditions of Egyptian monasticism. For his righteous life, the revered Sisoy received from God the gift of working miracles and spiritual guidance. People came to him for advice, comfort, and prayer, and the saint himself taught above all repentance, mercy, and the struggle against pride.

Omens on July 19

• Rain on July 19 foreshadows a wet end to July and a rich mushroom harvest.

• Clouds moving quickly across the sky mean the weather will soon change.

• Loud singing of grasshoppers and crickets indicates several days of heat.

What not to do on July 19

According to folk beliefs, it is not advisable to consume alcoholic beverages on this day, as there was a superstition that they could bring misfortune and contribute to the development of destructive addiction. Also, housewives tried not to salt cucumbers or ferment cabbage, believing that such preserves would quickly spoil and not keep until winter.

What to do on July 19

In the folk calendar, this day was called Mokryny (from “mokryi” – wet), as it was long believed that prolonged rains and thunderstorms often began during this period. It was thought that this time was particularly favorable for household chores: one could clean the house, wash clothes, iron things, wash windows, and tidy up the home. If the weather was dry and sunny, our ancestors went to the forest for berries, mushrooms, and medicinal plants.

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