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Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God

Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice Orthodox Christian holidays religious traditions Byzantine history religious customs

Orthodox Christians are celebrating the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God (Pokrov), a significant religious holiday dedicated to her intercession and protection of the faithful.

The holiday commemorates a 10th-century vision at the Blachernae Church in Constantinople. According to tradition, during an all-night vigil in 911, Saint Andrew the Fool-for-Christ and his disciple Epiphanius witnessed the Virgin Mary appearing above the congregation. She was seen spreading her omophor (veil) over the people as a sign of divine protection against enemies.

In many regions, the day is observed with special customs. It is often regarded as a significant holiday for women, who pray for the health of their families, protection of children, and peace in their homes. Families celebrating the day as a patron saint feast (slava) prepare traditional fasting tables, candles, and ritual foods. The observance serves as a reminder of spiritual refuge and the power of collective prayer.

Entities

Blessed Epiphanius · Church of the Blachernae · Constantinople · Orthodox Church · Saint Andrew the Fool-for-Christ · Serbian Orthodox Church

Sources

Šta se radi, a šta ne na Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice? 10 pravila za mame [mame.rs]
Slava manastira Sokolica: Da svedočimo da mi jesmo sami bogoljudi po blagodatu i jesmo stvorenja Božija - Radio Kosovska Mitrovica [radiomitrovicasever.com]
DANAS POKROV PRESVETE BOGORODICE - Kozarski vjesnik [kozarski.com]
Pravoslavni vernici danas obeležavaju praznik Pokrova Presvete Bogorodice [n1info.rs]
Покров Пресвете Богородице: Чудесно јављање Царице небеске и заштита верних | Компас [kompasinfo.rs]
Dan za porodicu i molitvu: Sutra slavimo Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice, jedan običaj ispoštujte [glasregije.net]
Чудотворне иконе Мајке Божије: Богородичин Покров | Православна Митрополија црногорско-приморска (Званични сајт) [mitropolija.com]
Денес се празнува Покровот на Пресвета Богородица [tvm.mk]
Srpska pravoslavna crkva danas slavi praznik Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice [lat.sputnikportal.rs]
Српска православна црква данас слави празник Покров Пресвете Богородице [sputnikportal.rs]
Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice slavimo sutra, jedan običaj ispoštujte [srpskainfo.com]
Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice: Praznik nebeske zaštite i utehe [vesti-online.com]
Се чествува празникот покров на Пресвета Богородица - Независен Весник [nezavisen.mk]
Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice: Običaji i verovanja na praznik koji posebno poštuju žene [www.danas.rs]
DANAS SLAVIMO POKROV PRESVETE BOGORODICE: Veliki praznik posvećen ženama i deci, a ovi običaji donose sreću, mir i blagoslov celoj porodici [www.kurir.rs]
Da li se posti na Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice? Ovaj detalj iz crkvenog kalendara menja pravilo [www.espreso.co.rs]
Sutra je Pokrov Presvete Bogorodice: Ovu molitvu obavezno treba izgovoriti , veruje se da donosi mir i zaštitu u dom [stil.kurir.rs]