July 4 is the original Russian holiday of Ulyanovsk Day: what not to do, signs
On July 4, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus, who lived in Asia Minor at the end of the third and beginning of the fourth centuries. In the national calendar, the holiday is known as Ulyanovsk Day. It has long been considered magical and is associated with all kinds of rituals that help strengthen family and love bonds. Read about how the holiday was celebrated in the old days, what traditions and signs are associated with it, in the Izvestia material.
What holiday is celebrated today, July 4th
It is known about the Great Martyr that he was born in the Asia Minor province of Cilicia (the territory of the southeastern coast of Turkey) into a wealthy family. His father was a pagan, and his mother was an Orthodox Christian. Thanks to her, Julian joined religion early and was baptized after his father's death.
The saint's youth fell during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian, during which the persecution of Christians began. Together with other believers, Julian was captured and put in prison. However, despite his still young age, the confessor refused to renounce Christ, remaining steadfast in his firm faith. As a punishment, he was put in a bag of snakes and thrown into the sea.
A few days later, the martyr's body washed ashore near Alexandria, where it was found and buried by a pious Christian woman. Later, the relics of the saint were transferred to the city of Antioch. Miracles were performed next to them and people were cured of diseases.
With the adoption of Christianity, the holy martyr began to be revered in Russia. On memorial Day, believers went to church to pray to the saint. The prayers of Julian of Tarsus help in strengthening the Christian faith, overcoming trials and strengthening family relationships.
Tadicii and folk signs on July 4th
In the old days, on Ulyanovsk Day, they remembered the legend of Ulyana and Ulyana. According to legend, the lovers made a date with each other, but could not meet. As a result, having lost hope, the young man went home with a broken heart.
To avoid such a fate and attract love into their lives, unmarried girls performed special rituals and rituals. An important part of the holiday was cosmetic procedures: to preserve beauty and youth, medicinal infusions of lime blossoms, which bloomed in the height of summer, were prepared. It was believed that such drinks strengthen the hair and give the skin a fresh, radiant appearance.
Linden was also widely used in folk medicine. She was used to treat colds, headaches, and other ailments. In addition, the tree was considered a protector from the evil eye. There were many legends about the linden tree in folk beliefs: if a tree was harmed or dried up, it foreshadowed difficult changes or troubles. And if someone damaged the lime tree, it was possible to get lost in the forest.
Fate was also predicted by fern leaves: fallen leaves meant hot weather or drought, and twisted foliage meant approaching bad weather or a storm.
Ulyanovsk Day in 2025: what can and cannot be done
On a holiday, it is forbidden to swear, conceal bad thoughts, and perform rituals related to spoiling or "strangling" people. All this can turn out badly for the person himself and bring great troubles upon him.
It is not recommended to be separated from loved ones. Such a separation can take a long time. It is important to find time for your family and give them proper attention. And those who plan important meetings or dates should not be late, otherwise you may miss your chance.
The day before, Methodius the Sparrowhawk was celebrated in Russia. Izvestia told about the history, traditions and prohibitions of this day.
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