35+ Postcards to tears on Trinity Parents' Saturday

On Saturday, June 7, Orthodox believers celebrate the Ecumenical Trinity Parents' Saturday, a day of special commemoration for all the deceased, when those who live can mentally turn to those who have left, remember their good deeds, pray for the repose and express their love. For this holiday, Izvestia has collected a thematic selection of touching postcards and words filled with warmth.

Trinity Parents' Saturday is a special day in the Orthodox tradition, when not only relatives and friends are commemorated, but all Christians who have died since time immemorial. That is why it is called Universal: on this day, the prayers of the Church are addressed to all those who have completed their earthly journey in faith and hope for the resurrection — regardless of the time, place of life and degree of kinship.

On this common day of remembrance, even those whose names are unknown, who died during wars, natural disasters, catastrophes, went missing or were not ordained in church, are remembered at church services. The universal memorial service, held in churches, unites in prayer all those who live with those who have already gone to the Lord, thereby expressing the love and spiritual connection of generations.

The tradition of Trinity Saturday came to Russia from Byzantium, where there were "days of souls" — Saturdays dedicated to the commemoration of all the dead. This practice gained special significance among the Slavs. In the church calendar, Trinity Parents' Saturday has become one of the two main ecumenical memorial days, along with Meat and Easter Saturday. In 2025, it falls on June 7, on the eve of the feast of the Holy Trinity.

In the old days, Trinity Parents' Saturday was celebrated not only as a day of church commemoration, but also as an important event in popular culture. In Russia, it was customary to decorate houses and graves with greenery — birch branches, herbs, and flowers.

It was believed that these days nature is especially close to the spiritual world, and fresh greenery symbolizes the renewal of life and the connection between the worlds. The women took out cloths and towels, spread them in cemeteries, brought treats — kutia, pancakes, eggs — and, having gathered the whole family, remembered the deceased in silence and gratitude.

Over time, many of these traditions have been transformed. Today, as centuries ago, on Trinity Parents' Saturday, believers visit churches, light candles, serve notes with the names of the deceased, order memorial services and pray for the souls of all Christians who have died in the hope of resurrection and eternal life.

On this day, they also go to cemeteries, put the graves in order, decorating them with flowers and lamps. Although memorial ceremonies have become more restrained, the desire to express love, memory and prayerful concern for those who have passed away has remained. Families still gather for a modest meal, recite prayers, and share memories of their loved ones, thereby strengthening the spiritual bond between generations.

Traditionally, memorial dishes are served on the table. Among them are kutia, pancakes, sour and cabbage soup pies with various fillings. You can decorate the feast with live birch twigs, which are considered a symbol of the Trinity. They remind us of the oak grove of Mamre, where there was an oak tree, under which the Lord, the Holy Trinity, appeared to Abraham in the form of three angels.

At the same time, it is a great sin to speak ill of the deceased and even think ill of them. Memories of the dead should be accompanied only by kind words or silent prayer. According to beliefs, the soul of the deceased is able to feel even a slight negative coming from the living, and will suffer from it.

Despite the fact that Trinity Parents' Saturday is a sad holiday, this is not a reason to refuse traditional congratulations. Some people think that congratulations on this day are inappropriate. However, this is not entirely true. Since this is an Ecumenical Saturday, the commemoration of all the deceased, friends and strangers, is only welcome.

The easiest way to remember the celebration is to send a greeting card with warm wishes. They usually wish peace, happiness, harmony in the family, the repose of the souls of the dead and eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

It is better to choose themed postcards dedicated specifically to this memorial day. They often depict white doves, birch twigs, Orthodox crosses and temples, as well as images of the Holy Trinity, such as the icon of the same name by Andrei Rublev.

Especially for the celebration, Izvestia prepared touching congratulations with sincere wishes on Trinity Parents' Saturday in prose and poetry. They, like postcards, can be downloaded and shared with friends and family in messengers and social networks. For example, in Viber or WatsApp (owned by the recognized extremist Meta company, its activities are prohibited in the Russian Federation).

Here are some examples of congratulations on parents' day on June 7 in prose in your own words:

"Dear friends! On this bright day of Trinity Parents' Saturday, June 7, we gather together to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. May this day become for us not only a time of memories, but also a source of light and warmth."

"Congratulations on the Ecumenical Trinity Parents' Saturday! Let us remember with love and respect those who were with us, and let us also pray for all the deceased Christians. May their bright memory be eternal, and may our hearts be full of hope and kindness."

"On Trinity Parents' Saturday, may the souls of our relatives find peace and joy in heaven, and their love and wisdom always live in our hearts. Let's collect all the good memories of them so that they will warm us in difficult moments and inspire us to new achievements."

"Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On this bright day before Trinity, on Universal Parental Saturday, we lovingly and reverently thank our ancestors, who light the way for us with their example of faith and life according to the commandments of God. May the Lord protect you, and grant peace and quiet in His Kingdom to the departed!"

"I congratulate you on Trinity Parents' Saturday, a special day of remembrance, when we pray with love and gratitude to our deceased relatives and friends. May the Lord rest their souls in His mansions, grant them peace, light and eternal rest."

"Happy memorial Trinity Parents' Saturday! I wish all of us strong faith, unity in our families and peace in our hearts. May God's special grace touch every home on this day, and may our memory, warmed by kind memories and prayers, become a connecting thread between generations."

"Please accept my sincere wishes for goodness, peace and the grace of God on the Ecumenical Trinity Parents' Saturday, which we celebrate on this bright day, June 7. May the blessing of the Holy Spirit be with you, and your prayers will be answered and bring bright joy to your soul!"

"On this bright day of Trinity Parents' Saturday, I want to congratulate you on an important event that reminds us of the importance of remembering our ancestors. May this day be a time of prayerful reflection and peace of mind for you. I wish you good health and prosperity!"

"Happy Trinity Parents' Saturday! May the bright memory of our loved ones warm your heart and give you strength for new achievements. I wish you good luck, happiness and a strong spiritual connection with your departed relatives."

"Congratulations on Trinity Parents' Saturday! May your memories of your relatives bring warmth and joy, and their love and wisdom give you strength to walk the earthly path, overcoming all difficulties and adversities. I wish you peace, health and harmony in your soul."

"Happy Trinity Parents' Saturday! Today we honor the memory of those who gave us the light of the true faith, and also unite in prayer for the deceased, strengthening their souls in the Kingdom of Heaven. May the light of this day bring you comfort and strengthen you on the path to salvation."

"Congratulations on an important Christian day — Trinity Parents' Saturday! May the love, unity, and faith that bound us to our ancestors continue to be the foundation of our spiritual growth and solace. I wish you spiritual strength and all the best!"

"Congratulations on Trinity Parents' Saturday! On Memorial Day, I sincerely wish you to keep the memory of those who left this world, kindness, peace and prosperity. May the Lord rest the souls of your loved ones, and grant you His well-being and support."

"Dear brothers and sisters, On this special, bright day of Trinity Parents' Saturday, I would like to address you with sincere words of support and warmth. I wish you strong faith, peace, family comfort and spiritual joy. May the Lord protect you and your loved ones."

"Happy Trinity Parents' Saturday! Today we remember our dear departed together, we pray for them, we ask the Lord for the forgiveness of their sins and the bestowal of the Kingdom of Heaven. May your souls be filled with warm memories, the light of remembrance and gratitude."

Short congratulations in verse on Trinity Parents' Saturday:

"In the Office of heaven
Everything is scheduled ahead —
Who came, who doesn't have the time,
Who should be registered.
Still, the Holy Trinity
The day provides for our needs —
The holiday is sad and unified,
For holy and sinful souls."

"Trinity Parents' Saturday —
The day of the ecumenical memorial services.
We all have a responsibility to take care of you.,
May our prayer reach you!"

"For the departed
We will pray today.,
And we'll remember you with a kind word.,
Those who have lived graciously.
So Trinity Saturday
The day has come now for a reason,
We all remembered someone.,
Those who cannot be forgotten."

"On the day before Trinity, we commemorate the dead,
We remember you with a warm, kind, quiet word.
We help those who have passed away.,
We send prayers to God for them."

"On the day of Trinity Saturday
Remember your loved ones
Those who are there in heaven
I've already filled up the lists.
Pray from the bottom of your heart,
Release your fears
And forgiveness in our hearts
Sincerely let me in."

"Happy Trinity Saturday
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart
And joy, patience,
I sincerely wish you.
Let the bad things go away,
And the light will come to your house.,
Happiness and prosperity
Let them settle in it."

"Today is a special day for those,
Who is no longer among the living.
Let us remember all of them in our prayers.
The deceased — friends and relatives
We will remember them with a kind word.,
Let's cry with righteous sadness.
May it be easy for souls there,
May they have eternal peace and quiet!"

Postcards and greetings were prepared by Izvestia using artificial intelligence.