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Christian holidays are not only significant events, but also family holidays. This is the day of Peter and Fevronia of Murom, which is celebrated on July 8.

Peter and Fevronia of Murom are a symbol of love and faith in the Orthodox world. July 8 is not just a day, but a holiday of love and family well-being. Earlier we wrote about the customs and traditions of July 8th. Check them out to know more about how it is customary to celebrate the memory of these patron saints of the family.

History of Peter and Fevronia of Murom

These saints were not martyrs, although they always lived in prayer and fasting. This is the clearest example of an ideal Orthodox family. They went through hardships together, for which they were honored to die on the same day.

Based on the story of Peter and Fevronia, they lived in the 13th century in the Murom region. The story itself was written later, in the 16th century. People needed a story about those who would be a good example for them.

The story says that Peter's older brother, Paul, had a strange double who looked like him like two drops of water. Peter, having a lot of courage and courage, decided to kill the impostor. Actually it was the Serpent or the Devil. Peter killed him, but the Serpent's blood got on his skin, which made Peter very ill.

Knowing that the disease would kill him, Peter set off in search of a man who could help him. He met Fevronia, who was famous for her healings. By the time of the meeting, Peter could hardly move, but he was in his mind. The girl invited Peter to marry her, but he did not agree. He did not know that marriage is the healing of the Lord. On the way home, he again became ill, after which he returned to Fevronia and took her as his wife.

After the death of Peter's brother, Paul, the people demanded that Fevronia leave the princely family, for she herself was a commoner. The couple left the city, which in turn was flooded with murder and the struggle for a place on the throne. After some time, Peter and Fevronia were nevertheless recognized and already with honors were invited back.

They lived a decent life, after which they took the monastic vows and died on the same day. It is with their death that one miracle is connected. Church laws do not allow husband and wife to be placed in the coffin together. Despite their requests, they were placed separately, but the next day they lay together.

Holiday 8 July

July 8 was established as the day of memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom at the end of the 16th century, when they were canonized. To this day, this date means a lot to all Orthodox Christians. Some refer to July 8 as the equivalent of the Western Valentine's Day, February 14.

People across the country read prayers for the preservation of the family, for the well-being and health of their loved ones. Those who are going to get married can visit the Holy Trinity Monastery in Murom. This place is permeated with love, light and goodness. You can venerate the relics of the saints at any time.

Elected wonderworkers and great saints of the Lord, intercessor of the city of Murom and dreams of the souls of our prayers, holy pious Prince Peter and Princess Fevronie! Bringing praiseworthy singing to you, we pray earnestly: as if you have boldness to the Lord, free us from all troubles by your intercession, and make us heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven, let us call you joyfully: Rejoice, holy and glorious wonderworkers Peter and Fevronius.

Enjoy life, love yourself and your loved ones. Let July 8 show you the way to the light of God. We wish you success in everything and strong faith in God.

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They are prayed for a happy marriage, for love and prosperity in the family. There was everything in their life: deceit and forgiveness, purity of mutual relations and the fateful help of a wife to her husband, mutual trials and even persecution ... They died on the same day and at one hour, both life and death, showing us an example of true love. In Russia, the day of memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia has become a holiday of family, love and fidelity.

This is a real day of lovers, a day of family, love and fidelity!!!

Dear brothers and sisters, we sincerely congratulate you!

We wish love, peace, kindness, joy to your families through the prayers of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom. Mutual fidelity to spouses and a long-awaited meeting for those who are only looking for and hoping to meet their destiny - may your families be strong, and love only grows every day!

The story of the life of the holy princes Peter and Fevronia is a story of fidelity, devotion and true love, capable of sacrifice for the sake of a loved one.

The love story of this married couple is described in detail by the greatest author of the 16th century Yermolai Erasmus in the Old Russian "The Tale of Peter and Fevronia". According to the Tale, the couple reigned in Murom at the end of the 12th and beginning of the 13th centuries, they lived happily and died on the same day.

Blessed Prince Peter was the second son of Prince Yury Vladimirovich of Murom. He ascended the throne of Murom in 1203. A few years before this, Saint Peter fell ill with leprosy - the prince's body became covered with scabs and ulcers. No one could heal Peter from a serious illness. Enduring torment with humility, the prince surrendered to God in everything.

In a sleepy vision, it was revealed to the prince that the pious maiden Fevronia, a peasant woman of the village of Laskovaya in the Ryazan land, could heal him. Saint Peter sent his people to that village.

Fevronia, as a payment for treatment, wished that the prince would marry her after the healing. Peter promised to marry, but in his heart he was cunning, since Fevronia was a commoner: “Well, how is it possible for the prince to take the daughter of a poison dart frog as his wife!”. Fevronia healed the prince, but since the beekeeper's daughter saw the cunning and pride of Peter, she ordered him to leave one scab unoiled as evidence of sin. Soon, from this scab, the whole disease resumed, and the prince again returned to Fevronia in shame. Fevronia again cured Peter, and even then he married her.

Together with the young princess, Peter returns to Murom. Prince Peter fell in love with Fevronia for her piety, wisdom and kindness. The holy spouses carried love for each other through all trials.

After the death of his brother, Peter became autocrat in the city. The boyars respected their prince, but the arrogant boyar wives disliked Fevronia and, not wanting to have a peasant woman as their ruler, taught their husbands unkind things. The proud boyars demanded that the prince let his wife go. Saint Peter refused, and the couple were expelled. They sailed on a boat along the Oka from their hometown. Saint Fevronia supported and consoled Saint Peter. But soon the wrath of God overtook the city of Murom, and the people demanded that the prince return with Saint Fevronia. Ambassadors arrived from Murom, begging Peter to return to reign. The boyars quarreled over power, shed blood, and now they were again looking for peace and tranquility. Peter and Fevronia with humility returned to their city and ruled happily ever after, observing all the commandments and instructions of the Lord impeccably, praying unceasingly and doing alms to all the people who were under their rule, like a child-loving father and mother.

The holy spouses became famous for their piety and mercy. Whether they had children - oral tradition did not convey information about this. They achieved holiness not by having many children, but by mutual love and keeping the sanctity of marriage. That is the meaning and purpose of it.

When old age came, they became monks with the names David and Euphrosyne and begged God to die at the same time. They bequeathed to bury themselves together in a specially prepared coffin with a thin partition in the middle. Marriage vows, even after being tonsured, retain their power for them, because they also fulfill their last promise to each other - to die at the same time.

They died on the same day and hour on June 25, 1228 each in his cell. People considered it impious to bury monks in one coffin and dared to violate the will of the deceased. Twice their bodies were carried to different temples, but twice they miraculously ended up nearby. So they buried the holy spouses together in one coffin near the cathedral church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. Thus the Lord glorified not only His saints, but also once again sealed the holiness and dignity of marriage, the vows of which in this case turned out to be no lower than monastic ones.

Peter and Fevronia were canonized at a church council in 1547. The day of remembrance of the saints is June 25 (July 8).

Saints Peter and Fevronia are a model of Christian marriage. With their prayers, they bring down the heavenly blessing on those who are getting married.

The Holy Princes Peter and Fevronia are revered by the Church as patrons of Christian marriage. It is they who should pray for the sending of peace into the family, for the strengthening of marital ties, for the achievement of family happiness. They are placed on a par with the apostles and martyrs and other great saints. And they were honored with such glorification “for the sake of courage and humility”, shown by them in keeping the commandments of God regarding marriage. This means that each of those who labor in Christian marriage and follow their example can be placed in this rank and can acquire the crown that was awarded to Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom.

Their the relics are in the city of Murom in the Trinity Convent. The Day of Remembrance of the Murom Wonderworkers in pre-revolutionary times was one of the main citywide holidays. On this day, a fair was held in Murom, many surrounding residents flocked to the city. It can rightly be said that the relics of the holy princes were a city-wide shrine and the main Orthodox symbol of the city.

In Moscow, there is a venerated icon of the holy princes Peter and Fevronia with a particle of relics in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord on Bolshaya Nikitskaya (“Little Ascension”), where every Sunday at 17.00 an akathist is served to them.

In 2008, with the support of the wife of the Russian President Svetlana Medvedeva, a new holiday was established - Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, falling on July 8 - the day of memory of the holy noble princes Peter and Fevronia. This holiday is part of the forgotten tradition of our people. Previously, engagements were made on this day, and after the end of Peter's Lent, couples got married in the church. The symbol of the holiday was a simple and close to everyone chamomile - as a symbol of summer, warmth, comfort, purity and innocence.

Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on Sparrow Hills.

PETER AND FEVRONIA. Everlasting Love Story (2008)

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Then weave the candles (just don't break them), place them in front of the icons and light them. If you are performing the ritual on July 8, kneel down and say a prayer.

Prayer one

About the greatness of the servant of God and the wonderworkers of the future, the faithfulness of Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia, the city of Murom, the intercessor and guardian, and for all of us, zeal for the Lord of prayer! We resort to you and pray to you with strong hope: offer up your holy prayers for us sinners to the Lord God, and ask His goodness for all that is beneficial to our souls and our bodies: faith in the right, hope for the good, love is not hypocritical, piety is unshakable, in good deeds prosperity, pacification of the world, fruitfulness of the earth, well-being of the air, health of the body and salvation of souls. Intercede from the King of Heaven, the Church of Saints and the entire power of Russia, peace, silence and prosperity, and for all of us a prosperous life and a good Christian death. Protect your Fatherland and all Russian cities from all evil; and all the faithful people who come to you and worship with your holy relics, overshadow the grace-filled action of your God-pleasing prayers, and fulfill all their petitions for the good. Hey, miracle workers of the saints! Do not despise our prayers, which are lifted up to you today with tenderness, but wake up intercession for us to the Lord, and make us worthy of your help to improve eternal salvation and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven: let us glorify the inexpressible love of mankind of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the Trinity worshiping God, in ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer two

O saints of God, pious Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia, we resort to you and pray to you with strong hope: lift up for us sinners (name), your holy prayers to the Lord God and ask His goodness for all that is useful to our souls and bodies: faith right, good hope, love is not hypocritical, piety is unshakable, prosperity in good deeds. And intercede for us with the King of Heaven a prosperous life and a good Christian death. Hey, miracle workers of the saints! Do not despise our prayers, but wake up for us to intercede with the Lord, and make us worthy of your help to receive eternal salvation and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, let us glorify the inexpressible love of mankind of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the Trinity we worship God forever and ever.

Then be sure to read "Prayer for happiness in the family of the Most Holy Theotokos."

Blessed Lady, take my family under Your protection. Instill in the hearts of my spouse and our children peace, love and non-controversy to all that is good; do not allow anyone from my family to separation and a difficult parting, to premature and sudden death without repentance.

And save our house and all of us living in it from fiery ignition, thieves' attacks, every evil situation, various insurance and devilish obsession. Yes, and together and separately, clearly and secretly, we will glorify Your Holy Name always, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

When the candles burn out, wrap them in a clean handkerchief and hide them behind the icons.

In early July, immediately after the holiday Ivan Kupala one more date is celebrated, connected with both popular Christian and new - secular traditions. It is celebrated in Orthodoxy Day of Peter and Fevronia, which since 2008 has become an official holiday, called Day of Family, Love and Fidelity.

When is the Day of Peter and Fevronia and the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity

Since the Day of Peter and Fevronia according to the Orthodox calendar is celebrated on June 25 and according to the so-called "new style" falls on July 8, respectively, both holidays are celebrated July 8.

Memorial Day of Saints Peter and Fevronia

In the Russian Orthodox Church Peter and Fevronia- Orthodox patrons of the family and marriage, canonized in 1547. Historians associate the story of Peter and Fevronia with real people: the Prince of Murom Davyd Yurievich and his wife the princess Euphrosyne. Davyd Yurievich ruled in Murom from 1205 to 1228, later the couple, who had three children, took the tonsure under the names of Peter and Fevronia.

Shortly after their canonization, the famous "The Tale of Peter and Fevronia of Murom", which is their life, appeared. The story told in this story is not easy. A few years before his reign, Peter fought with a fiery serpent, killed him, but got dirty with snake blood and fell ill with leprosy, from which he could not be cured. In a dream, he had a revelation that salvation would come from a simple girl - a peasant woman Fevronia. She agreed to help, but demanded that the prince marry her. Peter promised, but the cunning Fevronia, fearing deceit, did not cure the prince a little, leaving one ulcer on his body. Therefore, when Peter did break his promise, because he did not want to marry a commoner, the disease returned to him. Then Fevronia reminded the prince of this word, healed him, and the young people finally got married.

When Peter inherited the reign after his brother, the boyars demanded that the new ruler not dishonor the city with his commoner wife. Peter was given an ultimatum: either give up his wife, or get out of Murom with her. Peter did not want to part with Fevronia, and together they sailed away from the city in a boat. After their departure, turmoil began in Murom, and the prince was persuaded to return, agreeing to recognize his wife as well. Later, the townspeople reconciled with Fevronia and even fell in love with her for her mind and meek disposition.

In their declining years, the prince and his faithful wife took monastic vows and ended up in different monasteries - Peter in the men's, and Feronia - in the women's. Separated spouses prayed to die on the same day, and bequeathed to bury them in the same coffin. The prayer was heard - Peter and Fevronia died on the same day and hour. But their testament was not executed, as indecent for monastics. Peter and Fevronia were each buried in their own monastery, but the next day they mysteriously ended up in the same coffin.

According to scientists, the "Tale of Peter and Fevronia of Murom" combines two folk poetic plots: the legend of the fiery serpent and the legend of the wise maiden.

Day of Peter and Fevronia in folk tradition

• According to the folk calendar, the first mowing can be carried out on the Day of Peter and Fevronia.
• In addition, this is the day of witches, werewolves, sorcerers and all the undead, such as brownies and mermaids, since this holiday is also the day of the full maturity of field and forest grasses.
• In the Slavic tradition, it was believed that on this day the last mermaids leave the banks deep into the reservoirs, where they sleep until spring, so from now on you can swim fearlessly until Ilyin's day on August 2.
• Forty more hot days are expected from Peter and Fevronia.
• It was customary for Peter and Fevronia to pray for family happiness, especially since this holiday came immediately after Ivan Kupala when, during the Kupala games, boys and girls found their betrothed and future family unions were established.
• In the old days, weddings were played from this day (now this time falls on when weddings are not held). According to popular beliefs, it is on the Day of Peter and Fevronia that the happiest marriages are concluded, and in general this day is good for love.

Day of Family, Love and Fidelity

Since 2008, July 8 has been celebrated in the Russian Federation Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. It so happened that the folk-Orthodox holiday became official and was even recognized by all confessions.

According to one version, this day was chosen as a family holiday, as opposed to those not welcomed by the Russian Orthodox Church. Valentine's Day and .

Back in May 2001, the mayor of Murom Valentin Kachevan ordered to coincide with the day of the city to the day of memory of Murom saints Peter and Fevronia. And in 2002, an Arkhangelsk journalist Andrey Kutsaev proposed to come up with a Russian analogue of Valentine's Day.

In April 2007, in his annual address to the Federal Assembly, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced the decision to declare 2008 the Year of the Family. On March 26, 2008, the Federation Council unanimously approved the establishment of a new state holiday on the Day of the Holy Princes Peter and Fevronia - the All-Russian Day of Conjugal Love and Family Happiness. Later, the holiday had a symbol - a camomile. Since then, on July 8, various festive events have been held to coincide with Family Day, and the best Russian families are awarded with a specially established medal "For Love and Loyalty".

Congratulations on the Day of family, love and fidelity

***
Today is a wonderful and beautiful day.
Filled with sun, light and warmth,
After all, a holiday comes to every family
And fills every home with happiness.

Love and loyalty are familiar to everyone,
We cannot live in this world without them.
There is nothing more important than family.
We wish everyone to live in love and happiness!

***
I wish you on Family Day,
In the soul, so that the nightingales sang,
Heart beat joyfully
Love doesn't leave you!

Live long, peacefully, together.
Cry together if you need to
But only from happiness, not from grief.
Even though it happens, I do not argue ...

Always appreciate your family
Keep devotion to each other.
Respect your glorious union,
Protect from the eyes of evil!

***
Family is true happiness!
Days shine even in bad weather,
Hearts boil and warm the blood
There is always love in the family.

May your glorious family
Love keeps, let the heart beat
Let loyalty guide you on your way
I wish you a strong family!

***
Words family, love and fidelity
They carry great meaning
Where there is family, there is always tenderness,
Where love is always waiting for us
And where loyalty is trusted,
No unnecessary and unnecessary phrases.
Let these feelings flourish
And happiness surrounds you!

***
On Family Day, the words are:
good wishes,
Love wishes.
Angel, save all families.

Let the family hearth burn
And never goes out.
Let the problems go away
Don't be afraid of the cold.

Let the kids ring out laughter
It is distributed in the house,
And a loved one
Stays nearby.

Christian holidays are not only significant events, but also family holidays. This is the day of Peter and Fevronia of Murom, which is celebrated on July 8.

Peter and Fevronia of Murom are a symbol of love and faith in the Orthodox world. July 8 is not just a day, but a holiday of love and family well-being. We previously wroteabout customs and traditions on July 8 . Check them out to know more about how it is customary to celebrate the memory of these patron saints of the family.

History of Peter and Fevronia of Murom

These saints were not martyrs, although they always lived in prayer and fasting. This is the clearest example of an ideal Orthodox family. They went through hardships together, for which they were honored to die on the same day.

Based on the story of Peter and Fevronia, they lived in the 13th century in the Murom region. The story itself was written later, in the 16th century. People needed a story about those who would be a good example for them.

The story says that Peter's older brother, Paul, had a strange double who looked like him like two drops of water. Peter, having a lot of courage and courage, decided to kill the impostor. Actually it was the Serpent or the Devil. Peter killed him, but the Serpent's blood got on his skin, which made Peter very ill.

Knowing that the disease would kill him, Peter set off in search of a man who could help him. He met Fevronia, who was famous for her healings. By the time of the meeting, Peter could hardly move, but he was in his mind. The girl invited Peter to marry her, but he did not agree. He did not know that marriage is the healing of the Lord. On the way home, he again became ill, after which he returned to Fevronia and took her as his wife.

After the death of Peter's brother, Paul, the people demanded that Fevronia leave the princely family, for she herself was a commoner. The couple left the city, which in turn was flooded with murder and the struggle for a place on the throne. After some time, Peter and Fevronia were nevertheless recognized and already with honors were invited back.

They lived a decent life, after which they took the monastic vows and died on the same day. It is with their death that one miracle is connected. Church laws do not allow husband and wife to be placed in the coffin together. Despite their requests, they were placed separately, but the next day they lay together.

Holiday 8 July

July 8 was established as the day of memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom at the end of the 16th century, when they were canonized. To this day, this date means a lot to all Orthodox Christians. Some refer to July 8 as the equivalent of the Western Valentine's Day, February 14.

People all over the country readfamily prayers about the well-being and health of their loved ones. Those who are going to get married can visit the Holy Trinity Monastery in Murom. This place is permeated with love, light and goodness. You can venerate the relics of the saints at any time.

Elected wonderworkers and great saints of the Lord, intercessor of the city of Murom and dreams of the souls of our prayers, holy pious Prince Peter and Princess Fevronie! Bringing praiseworthy singing to you, we pray earnestly: as if you have boldness to the Lord, free us from all troubles by your intercession, and make us heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven, let us call you joyfully: Rejoice, holy and glorious wonderworkers Peter and Fevronius.

Enjoy life, love yourself and your loved ones. Let July 8 show you the way to the light of God. We wish you success in everything and strong faith in God.