Such a wonderful and beloved holiday by all Russians, such as the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, was celebrated for the first time in our country on July 8, 2008. The initiative of his institution came from the inhabitants of the ancient city of Murom and received unanimous support from representatives of the Federation Council. Since then, many newlyweds dream of officially registering their relationship on this festive summer day. We will tell about the history of the All-Russian Day of family, love and fidelity in more detail.
For more than 780 years
, July 8 is the Orthodox day of veneration of the holy princes of Murom - Peter and Fevronia. During his lifetime, this couple became a model of mutual love, mutual fidelity and family happiness. According to a beautiful old Russian legend, they lived in perfect harmony and died on the same day, namely, June 25, 1228 according to the old style (respectively, July 8, according to the new style). Their bodies, buried separately, mysteriously ended up in one coffin, which they considered a true miracle.
In 1547, Peter and Fevronia were officially canonized at the church cathedral. Their miraculous relics rest in the territory of the convent in the city of Murom. If you believe the many reviews of grateful people, they helped a huge number of believers around the world to find family happiness, maintain marital love and fidelity, as well as find the long-awaited motherhood of desperate women. There is even a special book in the monastery in which amazing cases of healing are recorded.
Thus, the Day of love, family and fidelity is scheduled for July 8th by no means accidental. The symbol of this wonderful holiday was chamomile - a delicate and touching flower, and the main center of the holiday was the city of Murom.
Despite the fact that this day is celebrated relatively recently, it has already gained wide popularity among Russians. Today, in many parts of the country on July 8, a variety of celebrations are being held, subsequently broadcast on central television channels, and mass wedding ceremonies. In 2008, a company was built to erect monuments to Peter and Fevronia in Russian cities. Traditionally, on this July day, it is customary to hand medals to couples who have lived together for 50 years or more.
If Family Day continues to gain momentum and receive an active response among numerous families, it is possible that it will soon be declared a public holiday calendar. In this case, the Russians will have a wonderful opportunity to spend a day off in the circle of their favorite households.
Surely, anticipating the upcoming holiday, many couples are asking quite a logical question about how to celebrate Family Day? The scenario of its holding can be designed for friendly family gatherings and include a variety of paired competitions, the purpose of which will be to demonstrate awareness of the tastes and preferences of your soulmate.
A romantic candlelit
dinner can also be a good idea for a celebration. Of course, the best gift for Family Day will be the genuine care and affection of a loved one.