How we rest on the joystick of the year. Pagan Radonitsa in the Orthodox calendar

What date is Radonitsa celebrated in 2016?

According to Christian canons, the day of the celebration of Radonitsa is celebrated 9 days after the Easter holiday. Consequently, the time of Radonitsa varies from year to year, however, for 2016 exact date celebration is known - it is May 10th.

What is Radonitsa holiday?

Radonitsa is a day of commemoration of the untimely departed, celebrated in the spring. The celebration of Radonitsa is common to all Slavic peoples, however, depending on the locality, the date of the celebration of Radonitsa could change slightly: for example, in Belarus and Central Ukraine, Radonitsa was celebrated on Monday, and in the northern provinces of Russia on the Sunday following Easter. The celebration of Radonitsa is rooted in the depths of centuries, in those distant times, when Rus' had not yet adopted Christianity. Unlike most other pagan holidays, Radonitsa organically fit into the calendar Christian holidays and was warmly approved by the metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church. Radonitsa in 2016 will be marked by traditional divine services and liturgies, and many citizens of our country will take a day off on this day and go to cemeteries.

How is Radonitsa celebrated?

AT different regions our country were accepted various ways celebration of Radonitsa.

• In the Kuban, deceased relatives and friends are commemorated in the cemetery not only on the day of Radonitsa, but also on Easter day, which contradicts the oldest church charters, which say that on the brightest Easter day there is no place for joy and grief, and if someone died on Easter night, then they bury such a person in a special capacity. The tradition to commemorate the dead directly on Easter appeared simultaneously with the advent of Soviet power, which canceled the day off on Radonitsa.

• In the Smolensk region in ancient times, on the day of Radonitsa, after the completion of the church service, women cooked eggs, pancakes or flat cakes, as well as a large cup of porridge, after which they put everything in two bowls, tied them with rags and went to the cemetery; the owner of the house, despite the prohibitions of the Church, prepared half a glass of vodka and also went to the burial place, where the whole family settled down and began to commemorate the departed.

• In the northeast, on the day preceding Radonitsa, the owners of the farmstead prepared a bathhouse for the dead (they washed towels, heated the stove, prepared washing utensils), but in the evening and at night no one approached the bathhouse. The next morning, the bathhouse was opened and searched in the ashes left from the firewood for traces of souls who had visited the bathhouse.

• In the Chernihiv province, there was a belief that the dead grandfathers on the day of Radonitsa came to visit the living in their house, especially for them crumbs were left on the windowsills, water was put out, and in some places even a full meal. Traditions on Radonitsa In the Kostroma and Tula provinces, there was a belief that it must rain on Radonitsa. If there was no rain in the morning, by about noon the rain would begin to call, and this was done mainly by children, vying with each other shouting all sorts of requests to the sky. When it started to rain, all the inhabitants of the settlement poured out into the street to wash themselves with blessed rain: it was believed that a person who washed his face with Radonitsky rain attracted happiness.

A few days before Radonitsa, during the Radonitsa week, in many provinces in Rus', peculiar brides were arranged - all the girls who wanted to get married walked under blossoming trees, grooms came to the place of walks and poured water over the girl they liked, which automatically meant that the groom intended marry the bride.

On the last day before Radonitsa, "Vyunets" celebrated - a holiday for newlyweds who got married over the winter. During Vyunts, a merry crowd went around all the houses of the settlement, if a young couple lived in the house, then the crowd stood under the house and sang songs until the young people themselves went out onto the porch with various treats.

Undoubtedly pagan holiday- Radonitsa - has found its place in a series of Orthodox holidays recognized by the church. There is a holiday on the second week after Easter - Fomin's week, on Tuesday. On this day, the Orthodox visit the graves of deceased relatives and delight them with blessed memory.

Pagan Radonitsa in the Orthodox calendar

Commemoration of deceased relatives on their graves is an ancient Slavic tradition. It is customary to leave treats for ancestors on mounds with the same roots. For more than 16 centuries, this tradition has existed among the Slavic peoples. The Church recognized this custom, and the Orthodox calendar was replenished with a new significant date- Day of remembrance of parents, parental day.

No one disputes the pagan origin of Parents' Day, but the Orthodox Church considered it appropriate to respectfully commemorate the dead. date received in church calendar binding to Easter, like most Orthodox holidays with pagan origins.

Radonitsa in 2018 (Parents' Day) falls on Tuesday of St. Thomas' week. Fomin's week is the second week after Easter, that is, the holiday lags behind Easter by 9 days.

What is the date of Radonitsa in 2018

Strictly speaking, Parental holidays mean the 8th and 9th days after Easter, that is, Monday and Tuesday on St. Thomas' week. But in the end, the tradition took root to visit the graves of deceased relatives on Tuesday.

In Rus', Radonitsa had many names: Radunitsa, Radoshnitsa, Joyful, Radunets and others. In fact, this is a holiday of commemoration of deceased relatives, primarily parents. Ancient traditions require laying flowers on the grave, leaving an offering in the form colored eggs and Easter cakes.

This is the date when the living "communicate" with their dead relatives, tell them about themselves. It is believed that the dead rejoice at the arrival of relatives. Those who have been forgotten by relatives, on the contrary, are sad. Old customs exclude sadness, sadness and tears.

It is necessary to rejoice in communication with relatives who have gone to another world. Tears and grief will disturb the souls of the deceased - they want to see their families prosperous and happy. At the resting place they ate heartily delicious food, told the dead about their lives, about the bright memory that lives in the soul.

The Radonitsa holiday suggests fun without revelry, strict and thoughtful. No need to drink, sing songs and behave like at a merry holiday.

Radoshnitsa within Orthodoxy

Orthodox traditions, which are woven into the pagan holiday, involve the performance of a number of church rites. It is believed that Radoshnitsa is Easter for the dead, when they rejoice at the resurrection of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus gives hope to all eternal life and excludes sadness and tears in Radoshnitsa.

As on Easter, they bake Easter cakes and various delicious pastries, paint eggs - they are consecrated in the church. After Fomin, Sundays begin to sing litias for the dead. Orthodox Christians begin the morning of Parents' Day with a prayer in memory of the departed, lighting memorial candles. On the

Radoshnitsa cannot be denied alms - all those who ask must receive alms. On Radonitsa they don’t swear, they don’t slander, they don’t deceive.

The church took Radonitsa under its patronage. This is the day of commemoration of the dead, a tribute to their blessed memory and their place in the hearts of relatives. We should not forget the essence of the celebration either at the cemetery or after, at home gatherings. What restrictions does the church set when visiting graves?

Orthodoxy recognizes Parents' Day as a holiday of joyful commemoration of the dead. But joy should be bright, spiritualized, and it is better to bring it to the departed relatives by prayer.

True believers spend the holiday in prayer and spiritual joys. Radoshnitsy is advised to start the morning in the temple, where you can order a memorial service, pray for the departed and distribute cooked food and alms to those in need.

At the cemetery on Parents' Day, they take care of the grave - they remove garbage, straighten and paint the fences, decorate the grave with flowers. The only offering approved by the Orthodox Church is flowers and a lit candle in memory of the deceased. Then you need to offer a prayer - without tears, without sadness, just from the heart to communicate with relatives who are no longer around. Surely all prayers will be answered.

Folk omens for Radonitsa

In the old days, people believed that on Radonitsa the dead visit native home. They heated a bath for them and left clean linen in it - for a day after that they did not wash in the bath and did not enter it. Only after the end of Radoshnitsa did everyone wash in the bath.

For the dead, cups of water were placed on the window, and three extra plates were placed on the table. Of these, the deceased had to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Radonitsa, food was prepared to commemorate the dead and distributed to those in need.

On Radunitsa there was a main tradition - calling the rain. It is believed that on Radunitsa it is necessary it's raining. The children waited all day for the rain and called out to him, washed themselves with rainwater - for good luck. Rain today promised a rich harvest.

Girls, in those cases when the rain poured down without thunder, washed themselves with rainwater through rings, silver or gold. It was believed that this would help preserve beauty and youth. On Parental Day in Rus', nothing was sown or planted - those who did this were promised a meager and poor harvest.

It was possible to work for Radonitsa only in the morning - all work was completed by lunchtime, then everyone - both old and young - went to the cemetery to commemorate the dead. In the evening on Parents' Day, everyone went out for a walk, the youth danced and sang until the morning - in the evening no one worked on Radunitsa.

Although fun and joy are encouraged on this day, it is still worth remembering that this is the day of blessed memory of the departed. A feast and fun should come after attending a church service, prayers and visiting the graves of deceased relatives.

Radonitsa is an important day in the Orthodox Christian world. This religious holiday has its own traditions and its unique meaning in the life of every Christian. Its date is different every year, and depends on the day of Easter.

The meaning of the holiday

Based church rules, Radonitsa is celebrated on the ninth day after Easter. In 2016, Radonitsa falls on May 10th. The meaning of this day is to remember those who have gone to better world. This is especially true of those who died not by their own death. The tradition of seeing off loved ones last way went from Eastern Slavs, and subsequently adopted Orthodox Church. Thus, Radonitsa was not originally Orthodox holiday in Rus', and became them only later after the adoption of Christianity by Russia.

This day is dedicated to all those who were not ready to leave this world. Since the days of May 9, there has been a tradition to commemorate on this day the dead soldiers, heroes of the Second World War, who are in almost every family. Contrary to the opinion of many people, it is impossible to commemorate people with alcohol on Radonitsa. This is strictly forbidden by the church, because only pagans did it.

In spite of pagan roots holiday, it has become part of Christianity, because such a day, when you can remember only the best and commemorate the souls of departed relatives, is really necessary for people.

Traditions of Radonitsa

One of the most ancient traditions that have come down to our days is the meeting of the dead on Radonitsa. They leave a glass of water on the windowsills, put bread or even whole dishes next to them. In some families, it is still customary to make such offerings to the dead. In a similar way some prepared baths by melting them and leaving them there overnight clean towels so that the dead can bathe.

It is worth noting one an important sign: Rain is usually expected on Radonitsa. Formerly people they washed themselves with this rain, believing that it would save them from grief and sorrow.

On Radonitsa, churches commemorate the dead with prayers, giving their attention and praying for their souls. Also, many people read prayer texts for the departed at home. One of these texts is the following:

Remember, Lord our God, in the faith and hope of the life of your eternally reposed servant, our brother (name), as Good and Lover of mankind, forgive sins and consume iniquities, weaken, leave and forgive all his voluntary and involuntary sins, deliver him eternal torment and the fire of Gehenna, and grant him the communion and enjoyment of Your eternal good, prepared for those who love You: if you sin, but do not depart from You, and unquestionably in the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Your God in the Trinity glorified, faith, and Unity in the Trinity and the Trinity in Unity Orthodox even until his last breath of confession. Be merciful to him the same, and even faith in Thee instead of deeds, and with Your saints, as if generously rest: there is no man who lives and does not sin. But Thou art One except for all sin, and Thy truth is truth forever, and Thou art the One God of mercies and generosity, and humanity, and we send glory to You, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

Radonitsa in 2016

In 2016, Radonitsa falls on May 10th. On this day, many families will go to commemorate the dead and clean up the place of their last sleep and rest. Remember that loved ones in the next world do not need our tears, and do not disturb them with vain sorrows. Remember only the best and meet Radonitsa on May 10 with dignity and only with kindness in your heart.

Remember that our world is not only living, but also dead people. They are always with us, in our soul, in our memory. On days like May 10, 2016, they descend from heaven to feel our love and attention. , go to church and commemorate the dead in accordance with the rules of the church. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

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Radunitsa - ancient Slavic holiday who returned to us relatively recently. This is a kind of spring commemoration of deceased relatives, which is timed to clean the graves, prayers and an impromptu festive table at the cemetery.

Radunitsa (Radonitsa or Radovnitsa) is a day of commemoration of the dead among the Eastern Slavic peoples. In Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, this holiday is traditionally celebrated on Tuesday for Fomin (or Radonitskaya) week. But first things first.

Orthodox Radunitsa is a kind of holiday closely associated with Easter. If only because it is celebrated a week after Easter. In Russia and Belarus it is always Tuesday. Ukrainians, as well as residents of the western regions of Belarus and the eastern lands of Poland, call this day Seeing Off and celebrate it on one of the three days of St. Thomas' week, usually on Sunday.

At its core, the Orthodox Radunitsa is a kind of folk spring commemoration. In the south of Russia, for example, it was believed that between Easter and Radunitsa, the dead visited relatives and distant relatives. On Easter, the dead break their fast, and on Radunitsa they must be escorted "to Iriy and to guard the fields and crops."

On Radunitsa, people cleaned the graves of the dead, as they believed that the grave is a place of resurrection and one day Jesus Christ will resurrect all the dead.

In different places, Radunitsa was called differently: Belarusians say Navi day, Radovantsy or Radovansky commemoration; Russians use the name Radoshnitsa, Radunets or Joyful. And etymologically, the word "Radunitsa" comes from the words "genus" and "joy."

Radonitskaya week - a festive week in folk calendar ancient Slavs. It started from Krasnaya Gorka (the holiday of the final arrival of spring) and ended on Saturday. Spring commemorations are held.

What date is Radunitsa-2016?

Many Orthodox people ask what date Radunitsa will be in 2016. The date is known: this year it falls on Tuesday, May 10.

How is Radunitsa celebrated in Belarus? In the afternoon, after dinner, it is customary for whole families to go to the cemetery. People wash tombstones and clean the graves of their relatives from accumulated debris and old foliage, in fact, performing work on the improvement of the grave. Then they spread out a towel (a towel made of homespun canvas) and roll illuminated eggs over the grave, saying the words “Christ is Risen!”. After that, people take out pre-prepared dishes. They must be dry (i.e., without gravy), and their number must be strictly odd.

Leaving the cemetery and saying goodbye to the dead, it is customary to say: “My parents, forgive me, don’t be angry: the richer the hut is, the more glad it is.” On Radunitsa, people introduce distant relatives to young family members, kind word remember the dead.

There is an ancient Slavic proverb: "They plow on Radunitsa in the morning, cry in the afternoon, and jump in the evening." This means that until the morning people do chores and household chores, commemorate the dead during the day, and celebrate in the evening.

What date will Radunitsa be celebrated next year?

We have prepared for you a table with the dates of the celebration of the Orthodox and Catholic Radonitsa in 2016 and in subsequent years.

April 10 will be Radonitsa 2016, which date is clear. But why on this particular day? By church customs Holy week from the onset of Easter lasts until the next Sunday.

The pagan holiday of commemoration of the dead Radonitsa, which migrated to Orthodoxy and has no biblical basis, is celebrated in 2016 on May 10, is one of parental days. The date is counted from Orthodox Easter (on the ninth day).

In Belarus, for example, they rest on Radonitsa, this is a day off, dedicated specifically to commemorate the dead. Until that time, special rows with artificial flowers, which relatives buy and put on the graves of the dead.

It so happened that pagan tradition commemorate ancestors on Tuesday in the spring coincided with Orthodox traditions and with Fomin's week. As a result, it is on Tuesday of this week that believers go to the cemetery every year to celebrate Easter with their deceased ancestors. On this day, you can’t cry and be sad in the cemetery, on the day of Radunitsa, we, together with the deceased ancestors, celebrate Radunitsa.

How the date of the holiday changes

Every year we look for, Radunitsa in 2015, what date and date, because this event has a rolling date. Yes, Radunitsa is always celebrated on Tuesday, but which Tuesday exactly? Need to find the date when this year coped Orthodox Easter. In 2015, it fell on April 12th. Now let's move on to the next Sunday - this is Krasnaya Gorka, April 19, 2015. Now from Krasnaya Gorka we celebrate Monday, and then Tuesday. It is this Tuesday, the second in a series of Easter public holidays, and is a day of remembrance of parents. In 2015, according to our calculations, it fell on April 21st.