Day of the Icon of the Virgin "Skoroposlushnitsa": what can and cannot be done on November 22

Believers pay attention to prayer, turning to the Mother of God with requests for help, protection, healing and strengthening of the family. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

What can I do on November 22

On this day, it is customary to attend divine services, place candles in front of the image of the "Skoroposlushnitsa", submit health notes and thank the Mother of God for the help already provided. At home, you can read the akathist or troparion to the icon, put your home in order, and take time to do quiet things and reflect. Works of charity are of particular importance: helping those in need, caring for loved ones, and reconciling with those with whom disagreements have arisen.

What not to do on November 22

The holiday is dedicated to a spiritual gathering, so believers are not recommended to succumb to quarrels, irritation and condemnation. It is better to avoid hard physical work, fuss and excessive entertainment in order to maintain a prayerful mood. In the folk tradition, it is also considered undesirable to start large financial projects, sign important contracts, or make risky decisions. If the holiday falls on a day of fasting, the Orthodox observe the appropriate restrictions in food and try to give up unnecessary pleasures, while maintaining inner concentration.

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