Honey Spas: traditions and events in Kyiv

14 August is traditionally the Orthodox Church celebrates Honey Spas, it is also called the First Savior, Macovei and Savior on spilled Water. What events in the capital will mark this holiday?

This day begins the strict assumption of the Post, which will last 2 weeks before the Day of the assumption of the blessed virgin Mary. Having survived his Son Jesus Christ for 15 years, Mary has spent all the years in prayer and posts, so the feast of the assumption of the Orthodox precedes the lean period. Post this in the severity of their comparable with Easter, food can not eat meat, fish and dairy products.

On holiday Makovey people in Orthodox churches consecrated honey, water, poppy seeds and wildflowers. This tradition is rooted in the distant pre-Christian past of our people. Before it was decided to offer gratitude for the harvest.

The holiday is also called the Savior on the Water, because it is believed that the water in this day has healing properties. All who want to stock up on good health for the coming year should be a dip in the river or in the lake.

In Kiev already a favorite tradition begins August 14, Orthodox exhibition-fair "Honey Spas", which will be held on the territory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

During the solemn Liturgy for the worship of the middle of the Church will endure the Cross, will lead the Liturgy and then sanctify honey.

At the far caves, you can choose the best different kinds of honey from 200 exhibitors, jewelry, Souvenirs and buy specialized literature about honey.

The exhibition will be held until August 23.