When is St. Michael's Day in 2024: date according to the new calendar, history, traditions
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On September 1, 2023, OCU and UGCC switched to the New Julian calendar. According to him, the dates of all non-transitional holidays were moved forward by 13 days. When do we now celebrate Archangel Michael's Day, which used to be November 21?
According to biblical legend, Michael heads all nine orders of angels. He is the main warrior who fights on the side of good. The cathedral is a combination of all angels, headed by Michael. Together they serve God and glorify the Holy Trinity.
When we celebrate Archangel Michael's Day in Ukraine according to the new calendar
Before the transition to the New Julian calendar, Ukrainians celebrated this great church holiday on November 21. Since now we celebrate all fixed holidays 13 days earlier, Michael's Day in 2024 falls on November 8.
History of the Michael's Day holiday
The date of the celebration of the Council of the Archangel Michael and other Heavenly Forces of the incorporeal was established in the IV century by the Council of Laodicea. In church tradition, there are nine angelic orders:
- Seraphim;
- Cherubs;
- Thrones;
- Dominants;< /li>
- Powers;
- Powerful;
- Principles;
- Archangels;
- Angels.
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On the icons, the arch-strategist Michael is depicted with a sword. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil. And it is this sword that cuts off harmful passions and temptations from human souls. Michael is considered a warrior, the winner of Lucifer, so prayer on his day will have special power.
What traditions of celebrating Michaelmas Day existed
Since this holiday falls on that time , when the peasants were no longer working in the garden, it was possible to rest. Traditionally, our ancestors visited, prepared various treats and hosted friends.
But, of course, the main element of the celebration of St. Michael's Day was religious services. Traditionally, he was prayed for protection from enemies, salvation from sin, guidance on the true path.
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