Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. How to conduct it correctlytranslated

On October 14 we celebrate the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let's figure out how to spend this day correctly.

Olga BOGDANOVA

editor of the “Questions for a Priest” column

Participate in services on October 13 and 14

Photo by the press service of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

It is natural for Christians to begin the holiday by participating in worship and receiving communion. We try to share significant moments in our lives with loved ones, and important dates on the church calendar with the Lord and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

October 13 in the evening - all-night vigil for the Feast of the Intercession (about 2.5 hours).

In the evening, the chants of the holiday are heard for the first time, including the troparion and kontakion. At the festive morning, believers are anointed with blessed oil. The chants and readings of the service help to better understand the meaning and significance of the holiday.

Confession is performed during or after the evening service. For those preparing for communion, evening confession may be more convenient than morning confession: there is less rush and more opportunity to talk calmly with the priest.

October 14 in the morning - hours (about 10-15 minutes) and Divine Liturgy (1.5-2 hours).

Liturgy is the main service of the holiday. Its center is the communion of the Body and Blood...