The Day of Family, Love and Fidelity has no confessional boundaries. The idea of this holiday was supported by all religious organizations and churches in Russia. Each religion, community has its own special dates of love and fidelity in the family. 2008 was declared the first year of the family, when the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity was celebrated for the first time in the Russian Federation.
When they celebrate
Day of family, love and fidelity in Russia is celebrated on July 08. The holiday was created thanks to the initiative of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, which was supported by all the traditional religious organizations of our country, since the very idea of \u200b\u200bcelebrating has no confessional boundaries. This day was established so that society pays attention to the main problems of the family. After all, it is very difficult to maintain a full-fledged happy family, especially at the present time. Not everyone succeeds in solving family problems perfectly. July 08 is not an official holiday, it remains a normal working day.
Who celebrates the Day of family, love and fidelity
Family Day is celebrated by all churches in Russia, in fact, it is a church holiday. If you carefully study the history of the holiday, you can see that an example of an ideal marriage lies in mutual fidelity and love, piety, showing mercy to each other, caring for each other's various needs.
The family is a rather important social unit, which is protected by the Law itself, namely Article 38 in the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Here you can read that:
- family, motherhood and childhood are protected by the state;
- the upbringing and care of children is an equal obligation and right of both parents;
- if the parents were unable to work with able-bodied adult children, then the children are obliged to take care of their parents.
A little about the history of the holiday
The idea of celebrating Family Day appeared several years ago among the population of the city of Murom (Vladimir region), where Saints Peter and Fevronia, who are the patrons of Christian marriage, are buried. This couple is considered a model of marital fidelity, family happiness, mutual love. The legend tells that they died even on the same day - June 25, 1228. Despite the fact that they were buried in different places, they miraculously ended up in the same coffin. The relics of these amazing people are kept in the Holy Trinity Monastery in the city of Murom.
July 8 is recognized as the day of remembrance of these saints. It is on this day, in honor of the family holiday, that families are awarded a special medal made in the shape of a chamomile - a delicate and quivering flower, a symbol of family well-being. Every happy family is happy to celebrate this holiday at home.
The celebration of Family Day in Russia is associated with the memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia, who are revered as the guardians of love and the family hearth. This day is usually spent with family to strengthen family ties.
The holiday of family, love and fidelity was approved not so long ago, in 2008, but many managed to fall in love with it. For this idea, one can thank the inhabitants of the city of Murom, where the relics of saints are located, who, according to legend, can heal illnesses and help find true love. The love of Peter and Fevronia inspires many, because the union of hearts in love has gone through many trials. The holiday of the family was combined with the day of veneration of the saints, and it is celebrated annually on July 8th.
The surviving information about the life of lovers dates back to the 13th century. The prince of the glorious city of Murom, Peter, defended his brother's wife, who was tempted by the snake, fighting with the monster. The blood of the snake fell on the defender and struck his entire body. Leprosy could not be cured by any doctor, and Peter suffered, not knowing how to prevent trouble.
After a while, Peter had a vision in which he recognized the name of a girl who could help get rid of suffering. She had the gift of healing and used healing herbs to fight various diseases. A peasant by birth, Fevronia possessed beauty, intelligence and was wise beyond her years.
The girl decided to help the prince, but set a condition: after the healing, Peter had to take her as his wife. Having learned that it was possible to get rid of the disease, the prince agreed to the conditions of the peasant woman, but after the healing he refused his words, and the disease returned to him, even more depriving him of his strength and threatening to take his life.
Such an event led to another appeal to the healer, and this time the prince kept his word. Despite the huge difference in origin, the young people got married. Problems in their lives began when the boyars were not satisfied with the low social origin of the princess. Peter, seeing that the people were indignant, left his powers and, together with his wife, left Murom to live an ordinary peasant life. However, after some time, the people asked the prince to return and rule them again.
After many years, the lovers decided to devote their lives to God and became monks. They spent every day in tireless prayers, asking the Higher Powers to grant them death at the same time, so as not to part in the afterlife. The couple lived a long life and died on July 8. The bodies of the deceased were placed in different cells, but in the morning the monks were surprised to find that they were next to each other. So it was confirmed that the lovers remained inseparable after death, confirming God's blessing.
During the celebration, you can go to various events dedicated to Family Day. At this time, concerts, exhibitions, competitive competitions and exciting competitive programs are held. Many people prefer to celebrate the celebration in a narrow family circle and enjoy communication with people dear to their hearts.
Often weddings are scheduled on the 8th to conclude a marriage union, protected by saints. On the day of remembrance of the saints, pilgrims from all over Russia come to the city of Murom to honor the saints and venerate the incorruptible relics. The prayers offered to Peter and Fevronia help to get rid of loneliness, strengthen family ties and protect the union of hearts in love from any adversity. You can pray to the saints not only in temples and churches, but also at home if you have an icon depicting the pious Peter and Fevronia.
On the day of the holiday, lovers give each circle bouquets of field daisies, a symbol of pure and sincere love. The holiday serves as an edification to all lovers, reminding that love must be protected and overcome adversity together, supporting partners in grief and happiness. Prayers to Peter and Fevronia will help you find family well-being and harmony.
Every year the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity is becoming more and more popular in Russia. Life since those times has changed in our country beyond recognition. But there are also eternal, non-emerging values, which include love and family. And today people dream of such a strong family as Peter and Fevronia had. The holiday can be a good alternative to the Catholic St. Valentine's Day, which is celebrated on February 14th.
All-Russian day, family, love and fidelity should be spent with your family or with your loved one. On this holiday, it is not customary to give greeting cards, chocolate and various souvenirs. The best gift for a loved one on this day can be a bouquet of field or garden daisies.
In many cities, various festive and festive events are held by local authorities and public organizations: congratulatory concerts, exhibitions, fairs, charity events, as well as honoring large families and spouses who have lived together for more than 25 years.
Services are held in churches. A huge number of weddings are played. For many centuries in Russia there was a tradition to arrange an engagement on July 8th. In modern Russia, this day is now considered one of the most successful for the wedding ceremony and marriage. Young people have a belief that it will be long and happy.
It has already become a tradition to hold in Russian cities and regions the “Give Me Life!” information and educational campaign timed to coincide with this holiday, which is aimed at reducing the number of abortions in Russia and preserving family values. All events are widely covered in the media.
The holiday "All-Russian Day of Family, Love and Fidelity" received wide support from the press and public organizations. It is celebrated throughout Russia, but the city of Murom becomes the main center of celebrations every year.
This holiday is a wonderful occasion to get together with the whole family, to show special care for their relatives and friends. This warm holiday is welcome in any home, which is why it is so easy for him to walk - leaving the church calendar, he is ready to knock on every door.
I congratulate you on the Day of family, love and fidelity!
On this day, remember your parents, spouse, children, brothers, sisters ... Tell them the warmest and most tender words of love, because in this world there is nothing more expensive than close and dear people! Take care of them!
- On the territory of Russia, the celebration will take place on July 8, 2018;
- It was originally conceived as a replacement for Valentine's Day, which came from Western culture;
- The celebration has Orthodox roots, based on the veneration of Saints Peter and Fevronia;
- The emblem is a chamomile with red and blue petals, personifying fidelity, a family hearth;
- Marriages concluded on July 8 will become long, strong, happy;
- According to Slavic customs, on July 8, mermaids swam to the depths of reservoirs, stopping to interfere with swimmers and fishermen;
- Traditionally, hot weather on July 8 will lead to a warm, sunny summer.
Celebration of the celebration in honor of Peter and Fevronia in kindergarten
For ten years already, Russians have been celebrating a wonderful, bright holiday filled with only good, bright emotions. 2018 will be the anniversary year for this day.
Despite the short history of the celebration, the day of family, love, fidelity fell in love with the inhabitants of our country, overgrown with its own traditions and signs. The young holiday has a long history, rooted in the Slavic past.
Over the centuries-old history of the celebration, the day has acquired many signs and traditional customs, Ros-Register writes. Orthodox Christians go to church services, praying to Saints Peter and Fevronia, asking for family peace, a happy marriage for the lonely.
From July 8, all summer they began to get married, get married, right up to the feast of St. Peter. It was considered a special success to get married on the very day of veneration of the saints, who became a model of family life. There was an opinion that then the prince and his beloved would guard the spouses, protecting them from quarrels and troubles.
According to ancient Slavic legends, on July 8, mermaids stopped creating inconvenience for swimmers, as they went to the depths. However, people were careful: brownies, goblin, watermen, foresters liked to play dirty tricks before leaving.
And after the holiday of Fevronia the mermaid, you can remain calm, as the evil spirits became safe for the inhabitants.
There are also folk signs associated with the weather on this day. For example, if on July 8 there is a hot, sultry day outside, then the whole summer will be warm, sunny, with good weather.
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Day of family, love and fidelity 2018: what date?
There are many holidays, some more significant, others less, but there are events that are important for all people without exception. These include the New Year, as well as holidays associated with family values. There are two of them in Russia - one international, which is called Valentine's Day, and the second is exclusively ours, which is called the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. This holiday is still very young, it appeared after the Year of the Family was announced in Russia. It was in two thousand and eight. Since then, this event has been celebrated annually in every city. So, when will it be? What date will the events associated with this wonderful holiday take place?
Date of the holiday and its history
To remember when a holiday is celebrated, and it has a fixed date, you need to understand its history. Each important day has its patrons, and the holiday dedicated to family values is Saints Peter and Fevronia.
You can read about why the saints became the patrons of the family and pure love in many books. It tells how Prince Peter, who ruled Murom in the thirteenth century, once became seriously ill. He was getting worse, and he had already lost hope of a cure, when he suddenly had a dream that a girl named Fevronia could help him. It turned out that in one Ryazan village there really is such a woman. She was the daughter of a beekeeper and really had the talent of a healer. The prince promised that if Fevronia cured him, he would marry her. However, when the girl cured Peter, he did not marry her just because she was a peasant woman. And soon the prince fell ill again. And again he turned to Fevronia. She again cured the prince, and after that she nevertheless became his wife.
But then the boyars began to resent. Nobody wanted to obey a simple girl who became a princess, and Peter was forced to leave Moore. The lovers began to live in peace, but the people demanded that the prince return to his duties, the boyars yielded, and Peter and Fevronia began to rule Murom together. They ruled almost until old age, and were an example for all the people. After that, the prince and princess took the tonsure and asked God for only one thing - to depart to another world in one day. They even prepared a tomb for them to be buried together. God heard the prayers of the lovers, and Peter and Fevronia died at the same time - the twenty-fifth of June (according to the new style, this is July 8).
And although God took Peter and Fevronia together on the same day, the monks decided to bury them separately. Peter and Fevronia were buried in different monasteries. But a day after the funeral, a miracle happened - their bodies were together in the same tomb. After that, the spouses were no longer separated. Then Peter and Fevronia were elevated to the rank of saints, and their love and loyalty to each other prompted people to call the saints patrons of family values, marriage and pure love. The relics of the saints are still in the city of Murom, and people come to the Holy Trinity Monastery to ask for a happy family life or children.
When such a holiday as the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity was introduced in Russia, they decided that it should be celebrated on the eighth of July. It is on this day that the holiday will be celebrated in 2018.
Day of family, love and fidelity in Murom
The day dedicated to family values gained popularity very quickly, festive events are held in every city, but the largest celebrations are held in Murom. Many people want to celebrate the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity 2018 in Murom. The program there is extensive, and every tourist can find something interesting for himself: thematic exhibitions, family relay races, solemn rewarding of families - all this can be seen on this day. But many people are interested in exactly when the largest event on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity 2018 will take place: what date is the concert in Murom?
A festive concert in honor of the holiday will be held on the same day - the eighth of July. A stage will be set up on the Oka embankment, where the participants of the show "Voice" - Anastasia Spiridonova and Sergey Volchkov will perform. In addition, residents and guests of Murom will be able to see the performance of Philip Kirkorov, Ani Lorak and other pop stars at the concert. Those who cannot go to Murom have the opportunity to watch the concert on TV - on July 8 at 21.30 on Channel One.
“The family is the cell of society”, such a dry and formal language is written about the family in official documents. Does this correspond to reality? After all, the family is the closest people who surround us all our lives, this atmosphere of love, understanding and goodwill, which gives impetus to the formation and development of any member of society. This is the base on which a civilized society exists, without it it is very difficult for a person to exist.
The word "family" is based on the root "seven", which is related to the continuation of the family, to the upbringing of children, which has been and is considered the main purpose of the family all the years. Realizing the role of the family in the life of society, May 15 was declared the Day of the Family by the UN General Assembly. Being the basis of society, the family remains the guardian of cultural traditions, universal values and the continuity of generations.
There is nothing more important in life
Native people, native family,
Today we wish everyone
To take care of their families
Love loved ones, respect
Give them your warmth
Pay more attention
After all, you are so lucky to have them!
Family is mom, dad,
Family is joyful laughter.
Family is childhood stages,
Family is the road to life for everyone.
Grandmothers, grandfathers, grandchildren,
Brothers, sisters, Barbos...
Family is warm hands
And a nose smeared with paint.
Family is holidays, weekdays,
Family - when happiness cannot be counted.
Sometimes family is hard
But it is important when it is.
On this national holiday of the family
I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart.
Let the bad weather bypass you ...
I wish such a family for everyone.
There is no stronger union on earth than a happy and friendly family. This is the beginning of a new life, and the continuation of a beautiful family, and the veneration of the holiness of traditions. The family is the highest happiness that a person can create himself. Today, on the International Day of the Family, I would like to wish: let children's laughter be heard everywhere, and relatives will be your faithful support. Let the warmth of love always warm you. I wish your family to be flourishing, friendly and united. Blessings and blessings to all families!
There is nothing more family
And there is no point in arguing with this!
For old people, for young people
Family is the main light in life!
Only family will help you
And only there you will be understood
Show the right path
And they will tell the truth, they will not lie!
Always love your family
Appreciate every detail
Protect her with all your heart
Like precious crystal!
Happy International Family Day!
Smiles and sunshine.
Let always good rays
Shine in your window.
Let there be no quarrels, adversity.
Health to you, patience!
Let the holiday be all year round
And every moment.
Let your head spin
From fabulous luck.
In your family, love is alive,
And that means a lot.
Family is the most important treasure
She is worth more than all awards!
Always appreciate your family
Love your family!
Giving love is a must
She will return to you a hundredfold,
Let your family always
Only peace and kindness reign!
Happy International Family Day!
Kindness, patience and love.
Let there be comfort in the family.
And all adversity will go away.
Let your house become a fortress, a pier,
So that life only becomes happier for you.
And remember: family is sacred.
She will save, support and shelter from troubles.
The most valuable thing in life is family!
Only relatives will understand and support,
Laughing will help to overcome all obstacles,
Teach, prompt, give hope.
Love, understanding, warmth and care
I sincerely wish you all today
On a family day, bright and international,
May all our dreams come true!
Happy international family day
Congratulations to all the people in the world
How good it is when in the family
Healthy adults and children
We wish all families
Good luck, happiness, prosperity,
Let the love of people unite
Let there be understanding in families!
There are great values in life
They can't be bought or sold.
And celebrate all over the world
International Family Day!
May happiness enter every home
Let the house smell like pie
Let the sonorous laughter of children sound,
Love always reigns in the family!
May you have a cozy, bright house
Give joy, warmth.
Be always behind you
Friendly, great family.
Relatives may always be cheerful,
And in the house - songs and flowers.
In everything success accompanies -
One, but common to all.
Let your family circle be stronger
Rejoice dear, love friends.
Good luck, let the family grow quickly.
Every year around the world, a day is celebrated that concerns almost every inhabitant of the planet Earth. Perhaps not everyone will be able to answer exactly when the International Day of the Family is celebrated, but everyone knows about it for sure. We remind you that an important date has been set for May 15th. Why it became necessary to introduce a holiday and how it is customary to celebrate it - we will talk about this with you now.
A family
The life of every person, of course, begins with the family. It is here that we learn love, respect, joy, kindness. The family helps to get acquainted with the outside world, expanding our horizons. It protects us from any troubles, maintaining strength and health.
Traditions develop among relatives and close people, relics appear that are passed on to subsequent generations. Life experience and age-old wisdom are the most important values that we receive in the family circle.
Our first step towards creating our own surname is the search for a kindred spirit and a conscious decision to unite our destinies forever. The desire to help each other, to serve as a support and support unites and makes the family related. We consider our mission to give life to new people, to raise and educate them as worthy members of society, as completely natural. Only a full-fledged family can help a person get on his feet, lead a working life and build his own dynasty.
Prerequisites for creating a significant date
The history of the holiday began not so long ago, only about two decades ago. In the calendar of significant dates, this day reflects the general joy, a sense of reliability and strength of loved ones.
The life of a modern family is full of difficulties and all sorts of problems. This especially affects the young members of society. A difficult topic could not fail to attract the attention of the world community. For this reason, in 1993, the UN General Assembly approved resolution 47/237 proclaiming World Family Day. The main goal of the formation of a new date is to attract the attention of public and state organizations to the difficulties of the family institution and to find the best ways to resolve crisis situations.
It was in the nineties of the last century that the number of divorces increased significantly throughout the world, and the percentage of single people who reached the age of thirty increased. Accordingly, the birth rate began to steadily decline. The demographic crisis has led to the fact that in a number of countries for many years the death rate has consistently exceeded the birth rate.
According to the observations of leading sociologists, despite the efforts made, the institution of the family is still in a difficult situation. This negatively affects the development and progress not only of individual countries, but of the entire world community.
Family Day Traditions
Every year on May 15, a new topic is determined, relevant for all countries of the world. It is discussed at various conferences, focusing on specific problems. In accordance with the theme, programs are being created to promote and develop the institution of the family.
In different years, significant events took place under a certain motto. The theme of the day in 1996 was the problem of the impoverishment of people and the threat of depriving them of a roof over their heads. In 1998, the focus was on securing and promoting human rights throughout the world. Age problems and issues related to ensuring a decent old age were actively discussed in 2002. In other periods, issues related to motherhood, fatherhood, disability, low-income families were considered. Issues of migration, social cohesion, and the impact of AIDS and HIV on people's health and well-being were also touched upon.
How is Family Day celebrated?
The scenario of celebrations is determined by a given theme and takes into account the specifics of the area. An extensive program usually takes several days. In honor of the holiday, various educational, public, solemn events are organized. Among them, the most popular are:
- children's concerts where songs and poems are heard;
- festivals of creative teams;
- friendly meetings with married couples who have rich experience of a prosperous family life;
- charitable events for large families, low-income families, and guardian families;
- thematic conferences, workshops;
- trainings, discussions for young families;
- thematic programs on radio, television;
- speeches of people with wide popularity and authority;
- creative publications in the media.
On the days of the celebration, it is customary to gather families, visit parents, organize visits to the elderly. At the meetings, solemn, thankful speeches, congratulations in prose and verse are heard.
Family Day in Russia
The annual celebration has stimulated the organization and holding of various promotional events, including national celebrations. For the first time, International Family Day in Russia was celebrated in 1995. The idea of the world community was enthusiastically accepted by state, civil and religious organizations. On their initiative and active support, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, 2008 was declared the Year of the Family. Public events were aimed at maintaining and developing various state programs that support and strengthen the institutions of Russian families.
The relics of the patrons of Christian marriage rest in the city of Murom, Vladimir Region. The life of Fevronia and Peter is a vivid example of an ideal married life based on love, fidelity and mutual respect. The historical couple was canonized not only for the worthy maintenance of marriage bonds, but also for their patronage and merciful deeds aimed at caring for the well-being of their fellow citizens.
The main event for the International Day of the Family is the awarding of the commemorative medal "For Love and Loyalty", which is awarded to exemplary couples who have lived in peace and harmony for many years and raised more than one generation of worthy citizens of their country. A new symbol of a family celebration is a quivering field chamomile.
State assistance
International Day of the Family serves as a good impetus for the development and development of social programs related to ensuring the well-being and safety of people. A good guideline for many countries is well-thought-out demographic development strategies.
An excellent example of supporting large families in France is a government project that provides tax incentives. Thus, the birth of each subsequent child contributes to the reduction of mandatory payments. And a family with four children is generally exempt from paying any taxes.
In Sweden, families with many children receive an allowance that increases in size with the birth of another child. In addition, additional funding is provided for paying utility bills, preschool institutions, and buying food.
An additional tax bonus for each subsequent baby is received by mothers in Germany. The country has legalized a regular progressive amount of payment of child benefits.
State protection of motherhood and childhood, assistance to newly formed families in acquiring their own housing on preferential terms, support for young professionals, guaranteed pensions, protection from violence and arbitrariness - all these and many other initiatives have moved into the category of state-supported programs. After all, the well-being and health of the family, its worthy position in society are a guarantee of the prosperity and development of each country.
In conclusion
It remains to be added that targeted state assistance alone is not enough to achieve the set goals. Each family is obliged to make great efforts to improve their own lives. If parents strive to create a positive environment in the home that favorably reflects on the spiritual and physical health of children, then such families will be truly happy.
Constant communication, friendship and love between all family members is the basis of strong relationships. Arrange children's holidays, go on joint walks, travel, communicate with friends - all this strengthens relationships and tempers feelings.
Honor and respect your family and friends, because only with them is it possible to continue your life.
