The priest told how Honey and Apple Saviours are actually called.

Honey and Apple Saviours in the church tradition have other canonical names and are associated with key Christian holidays, whereas the usual folk names appeared much later. Priest John Stepanchuk, a cleric of the church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in Vidnom, discussed this in a conversation with Izvestia.

On the day of the Honey Savior, according to the church calendar, the feast of the Exorcism of the Precious Trees of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord is celebrated. This holiday is of Byzantine origin and is celebrated annually on August 14th. And the Apple Savior is the Transfiguration of the Lord.

"The folk names appeared later: the first was associated with the consecration of honey and the beginning of harvest, and the second with customs related to the consecration of the fruits of the new harvest," he noted.

The priest stressed that the consecration of honey and fruits is not a central part of the holidays, but is perceived as an opportunity to thank God for the gifts received. The main thing for believers remains participation in worship and prayer, and folk traditions and customs associated with the holiday are only of additional importance.

Earlier, the dean of the Baltai district of the Saratov Diocese, Priest Oleg Zhilyakov, told Izvestia what divine services take place on the day of the Honey Savior.