One of the most revered saints in Orthodoxy. He is considered the protector of the common people, the patron of navigation, trade and agriculture. The memory of Nicholas the Wonderworker is honored with two major holidays, one of which falls on May 22 and is associated with the transfer of the saint’s relics from Myra Lycian to Bar (Italy) in 1087, and the second - December 19 - is the Day of the Death of Nicholas and is celebrated as the day of discovery Church of the new heavenly patron.

Saint Nicholas the Pleasant was called the Wonderworker for the innumerable number of miraculous healings and resurrections from the dead he performed, for his ability to tame and subjugate the elements of the sea, and for other miracles that occurred even when praying to him. The love of the people and the enormous authority of Saint Archbishop Nicholas are inextricably linked with his bright faith, as well as with sensitivity to the requests of people, with his quick and merciful help.

On St. Nicholas Day
I want to wish you well,
For help and support
It was from the Holy One to you.

He will hear all prayers
In difficult times it will strengthen you,
Believe, truly love,
He will reward you with happiness.

Today is St. Nicholas Day,
May the holiday bring you only light!
I wish you good health,
Let your soul sing for joy!

Let Nikolai make his dreams come true,
May your life seem like magic!
Let happiness shine in your eyes,

Happy St. Nicholas Day and the beginning of summer! We wish that the warmth of this bright holiday warms your soul, that God’s mercy does not leave you and your home, and that our intercessor, Nicholas the Wonderworker, helps you in all your endeavors.

Today, on St. Nicholas Day,
Wishing you health and joy,
I also want to wish you happiness,
So that you never know grief and misfortune!

Let May rage in your heart and soul,
Love and tenderness flow over the edge,
Let Saint Nicholas help you in life,
And let him inspire you to good deeds!

Nikolin's day is warm
And the church bell sings.
You pray to the Wonderworker,
May he protect you all your life.
On Nikolina's day, good wishes to you
Let happiness come into the house,
Let faith in the Lord Christ
Your soul will be pure.
God bless you
Nikola will protect you from troubles.

On the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
We wish you great miracles,
Let your wishes come true
Let happiness grow to the skies,
May Nicholas the Holy Pleasant
Will bring great joy
And to everyone who firmly believes in miracles,
May you be lucky!

On St. Nicholas Day,
I wish you happiness.
May May bring joy,
Nikolai will be nearby.

May the Saint always help,
Don't let sadness gnaw at you
Let him help with advice,
Let him give all the answers.

Contact him in prayer
With a pure and open heart,
He will always hear you
And he will send help from above.

Nikolin's day, the day of the Wonderworker,
Spring gives us miracles,
Today the door is open to us -
God hears our voices.

Let's be a little kinder
Love God with all your heart -
And the world will become a little nicer to us,
And we will live without problems!

Nikolin's day has come,
Congratulations on this.
Let your sadness go away
A warm wind blows.

Let there be grace
You and your loved ones.
So that the heart beats to the beat,
Swaying leaves.

Leave things quickly
Let your body rest.
For barbecue, wine and songs,
Take it with confidence!

I wish you on St. Nicholas Day
Spring warmth and inspiration,
So that life will forever be more beautiful than May,
May your mood always be bright!

May all your dreams come true
And every moment will be filled with goodness!
I wish you to smile radiantly,
It's like the sun is in the blue sky!

Nikolin's spring day
Welcome,
Let the hearts love
May will fill us.

May our prayers
The heavens will hear
Nicholas Saint to us
Will give miracles.

Let him give healing
He is to soul and body,
Will give love, hope,
Strengthens our faith.

It’s Nikola’s day for you
I wish you happiness
May good deeds be done
The saint blesses.

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Wish your family happiness and health today,
Life is short, time doesn't wait, don't forget,
Intercede for the weak, respect the elder,
And give the world peace of mind!
Saint Nicholas gave us many miracles,
He wanted sin to disappear from the earth,
Let's honor this day today, remember,
And we will not sin in our lives!

The glorious holiday has arrived - St. Nicholas Day!
We are too lazy to be offended and sad today,
Let's have fun and wish our loved ones well,
We love and respect the elderly and weak!
Nikola suffered for us, suffered for us,
But he never offended anyone,
And he taught us to forgive and not to elevate ourselves above anyone,
Everyone should remember and know this from childhood!

Nikola taught us kindness and respect for elders,
Today we will honor this holy day,
The miraculous May gave it to us,
Open your soul today for good!
Don’t forget to help the weak and drive away resentment,
Learn to love and respect older people,
Help in everything, good will return to you,
And your goodness will respond to you with health!

On a warm day in the beautiful month of May,
We celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas,
Defender of the poor, the weak, the wretched, the haves,
Nikola leads all the pitchers!
And the hand of the one who gives will not fail,
A good deed leads to true happiness,
Good drives away evil and gives hope,
There are better times ahead than before!

For your health, light a candle and pray to God,
May our lives be better tomorrow,
May the weak gain strength and health,
Let the beggar on the road find his wallet!
Let the old man become young,
Give hugs and kisses to your loved ones today,
And remember, Nikola suffered for our happiness,
He worked miracles and protected ordinary people!

Poverty is not a vice, and a beggar is one who has no soul
Today is Nikolina Day, hurry up to celebrate,
And honor, and respect, and light a candle in the church,
And don’t leave someone in need without help!
We wish you to be kinder and be able to help,
We wish the common people to hear and understand,
We wish you not to rise above others,
We wish you to remain a Man with a capital P!

On Nikola's day miracles happen to us,
And the good heavens shine with a bright light,
Protection, goodness, healing comes to us,
Let's remember this holy moment!
Let's respect, love and protect the weak,
Let's learn not to accumulate evil and forgive grievances,
To give kindness and care to ordinary people,
Let's learn to be simpler ourselves!

Nikola's day! Ancient holiday of Rus'!
He will help you, just ask
The Russian people love Nikola very much,
And he will never forget his good deeds!
Nikola defended the common people,
And in our time he will come to the aid of the weak,
In prayer, do not forget to remember this saint,
After all, he had to suffer for us!

Let's raise a glass to this holiday,
Saint Nicholas came to visit us,
Protects the weak, the poor and helps the poor,
And he knows no self-interest in his business!
Let's honor his memory, pray, light a candle,
And let’s add a drop of goodness to our soul,
So that we don't have to put ourselves above others,
So that our hearts understand simple people!

Nikola's day! Let us turn to him in prayer,
We bow low to the Lord God,
Saint Nicholas did a good deed,
He helped the common people with kindness!
Protector of the weak, poor and wretched people,
He did many beneficial things,
Let us honor his memory and keep the faith,
And we will love all people on earth!

Today let us sincerely pray to Saint Nicholas,
And if the soul is closed, let's open up,
Let's let goodness into the soul and share it with the people,
And we dare to step over our principles!
Let's help those who are waiting for help,
Then this person will return the good to you,
May God cleanse our souls from evil,
May there be love between all people!

Nikola's day will disperse the clouds over the world,
And our tomorrow will be a little better,
He will cover us with his protection, like a wing,
Health, wealth and peace will come to every home!
Let us honor his memory, let us pray to the holy image,
We wish goodness and goodness to our dear person,
Let's drive away grievances, become kinder and softer,
And may good luck come to you and me more often!

Twice a year in the Christian world the holiday of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker takes place (May 22 and December 19). There are many signs, rituals and traditions associated with this holiday. Nicholas is revered as a great miracle worker who is able to cure diseases. Most often, poor, homeless and sick people ask him for help, because only he is able to help them.

St. Nicholas Day is one of the most revered holidays by the Christian Church. The celebration is timed to coincide with the day of transferring the relics of St. Nicholas to the city of Bari, located in Italy. In Orthodoxy, Nicholas the Wonderworker is considered the patron saint of children, couples, soldiers, merchants, and merchants. In addition, the Saint is also a defender of people who have undeservedly suffered punishment.

From year to year, this holiday is celebrated on one day - May 22 according to the new style (May 9 according to the Julian calendar). The name "Nikola Letniy" is the most common. However, the celebration also has many other names: St. Nicholas the Spring, St. Nicholas, Summer Day, St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas with Warmth, Grass Day, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Warm Day.

Feast of St. Nicholas the Summer in Christianity. What is the meaning of the Summer St. Nicholas holiday?

Since ancient times, it was believed that on Grass Day, spring, finally losing ground, meets summer. The sun no longer warms gently, its rays become truly burning. After Nikolin's day it was usually a hot time. In Rus' this holiday was highly anticipated; it was of great importance for the Orthodox. Saint Nicholas was close to God and was considered one of his favorites.

In some villages, people even created special prayers in honor of Nicholas. In their prayers, they directly addressed the Saint, asking him for protection and patronage. By and large, the prayers addressed to Nikola Letny were practically no different from the prayers that were said in honor of the Lord. However, these prayers were never approved by the church canon.

Origins of the holiday

They began to honor the memory of St. Nicholas the Summer at the beginning of the 11th century, literally a few decades after the emergence of the Orthodox religion. The Greeks did not attach much importance to this holiday. For them, he was a reminder of negative events, since their country had lost the holy relics of St. Nicholas.

At first, the memory of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was honored only by the inhabitants of Italy. This is due to the transfer of the relics of the Saint at the end of the 11th century from Lycia to the temple of St. Stephen, located in the Italian city of Bari. By adherents of the Christian faith living in other countries, St. Nicholas of Summer was not accepted and was not considered as a grandiose celebration for the reason that all the attention and respect of the people was turned to local Shrines.

Signs and rituals on St. Nicholas Day
If during the pre-summer period (05/22-10/06) there was damp and windy weather with showers and thunderstorms, it means that Nikola Letniy is favorable, and at the end of summer it will be possible to reap a rich harvest. Such weather was a particularly favorable sign for the wheat harvest.
If the croaking of frogs was heard on Nikola Veshny, it means that Mother Earth will bring generous gifts to people. Cereals and vegetables, fruits and berries will grow well.
“The mercy of God” and “The sky sheds rain on the earth, raises the rich grain” - this is what they said if it rains on St. Nicholas the Great. And such weather promised a happy life this year.

Rainy weather on St. Nicholas marks an excellent harvest, and when frogs are heard singing in the morning, you can expect a lot of oats to be harvested. An interesting weather sign is that if the spring season turns out to be cold, warm weather is expected until mid-autumn. People have long believed that the last day of the year is the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Therefore, it is imperative to pay off all debts, otherwise the year will be unsuccessful. To protect his home from harm, the owner must walk around his yard in the morning. Last year's grain can only be sold after the holiday is over. Based on beliefs, on this wonderful day there is no need to be afraid of various troubles. It was believed that the worst enemies would turn out to be friends on the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It was on this holiday that people began to plant potatoes and buckwheat, cleared the oat crop, and at night drove their horses out to graze. If a person comes across a beggar or a hungry person, then it is necessary to help him. Otherwise, you may face these adversities yourself. You should definitely start cutting oats on this holiday, this will prevent the harvest from going to waste.
It was believed that shearing sheep, planting potatoes and buckwheat on St. Nicholas Day would bring good luck in all matters, a rich harvest, and relief from troubles.
According to one of the ancient signs, prayers addressed to the Lord and Saints on May 22 have great power. People can ask for healing from illnesses, addition to the family, meeting a soul mate, forgiveness of sins. Saint Nicholas, who was close to God, will definitely help!
In order not to get sick all year, in the morning on St. Nicholas of the Summer, people with all their families went out into the field and washed themselves with dew. Then your health will be good and no illness will attach itself. Some stripped down to their underwear and rolled on the grass, which had dew on it. Thus, the whole body was washed with beneficial moisture.
If Alder begins to bloom on May 22, then expect rapid financial well-being. It was believed that the family in whose yard the buds bloomed on this tree would not experience financial difficulties all year. There are cases when people after this found treasures, unexpectedly received an inheritance, and won a large sum of money.

Traditions on the holiday of St. Nicholas the Summer:

Since Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron and protector of couples in love, young girls at the dawn of May 22 prayed to the Saint that he would grant them a meeting with their soulmate. The unmarried girls asked Nikolai to send them a good husband, generous, handsome, hard-working, brave, kind.

It was on this holiday that young people often performed various rituals and told fortunes. When evening came, all the lonely young women went out into the street, took off their shoes and threw their left shoe over the gate. If a girl’s shoes flew far away, then after marriage she will move far from her home. The toe of the shoe indicated the direction from which to wait for the betrothed. When the shoes pointed to the house in which the young woman lived, then she would not see a wedding in the coming year.

Saint Nicholas is also the patron of animals, including sheep and horses. By St. Nicholas Day, the fresh grass in the fields had already grown sufficiently. Therefore, on the night of May 22, all owners of horses and sheep drove their cattle into the fields. The animals frolicked all night, ran, and nibbled grass. In Rus', this ritual was turned into a real spectacular show. Even today in some villages you can observe such an action. To prevent horses and sheep from running away, shepherds - young and physically strong men - were assigned to them.

In the evening, before the start of herding the animals, a special dinner was prepared for the shepherds, consisting of porridge and pies. Then fires were lit around the perimeter of the large field. Few of the villagers went to bed early, because everyone wanted to watch the animals being pastured. Parents allowed even small children to walk until midnight on this day. A little later, when the villagers went to their huts, the shepherds were joined by girls - unmarried residents of the village. Then the real party began with dancing, songs and fun games. It was believed that on this night young men and women entered adulthood, so older relatives did not particularly control the “ardent young hearts.”

In order for the harvest to be rich and the land to be fertile, at dawn people went out into the fields and vegetable gardens, stood facing the rising sun and performed a special ritual. They read prayers addressed to Nicholas the Wonderworker, asking him to protect their lands, for generous gifts, for a well-fed existence.
How to behave correctly and what to do on the holiday of St. Nicholas of Summer?

In order for happiness to smile throughout the year, May 22 must be spent in prayer and caring for family, home, and livestock. It is desirable that all household members, young and old, be busy with useful things.

In the morning and evening, it is advisable to pray to Nicholas the Vereshny and the Lord. You can ask God and the Saint for everything you need. If your prayers are sincere and you truly deserve what you ask for, you will definitely be rewarded.

On this day you need to start sowing some crops. As a rule, buckwheat and potatoes were planted. It was believed that after St. Nicholas Day there was no point in planting them. Firstly, there will be no decent harvest, and secondly, the crops will not have time to harvest.

In the morning, after going to church and praying, it is advisable to go to the bathhouse, take a good bath and change into clean or even new underwear. Outerwear should also be washed and ironed. While bathing, you can read a prayer.

From the very morning, housewives began general cleaning of the house, garden area, and non-residential outbuildings where livestock were kept. The animals were intensively fed with various delicacies. Artiodactyls and ruminants were grazed, and other pets were walked.

Unmarried girls and unmarried boys changed into beautiful outfits after the bath. The guys wore shirts embroidered with gold, wide light-colored linen trousers, and tied with satin belts. The girls dressed up in long sundresses, and tied multi-colored scarves on their heads or wore wreaths with ribbons.

After work in the field and entertainment, all family members had to gather at the table to enjoy a festive dinner. There are no special recommendations regarding the dishes placed on the table. We ate everything that God sent. Usually it was unpretentious food: milk, pancakes, chicken eggs, cheese, porridge, boiled potatoes, lard and all kinds of dishes prepared from the listed products.

There was an interesting ritual to gain wealth. People put empty wallets in a visible place in the house. Some even hung up stencils to notify people of money problems. They believed that Nicholas the Wonderworker would see their grief and lack of money and would definitely help. In order for Nikolai to help fulfill his wish, a special ceremony was performed on this day. To carry it out, you need to purchase an icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant and forty candles purchased from the church for your home. An image of the saint was placed on the table, and candles were lit alternately around it. While they were burning, a person must express his wishes. People believed that he would definitely help if the desire was sincere and pure.
What not to do on Nikola Letniy?

On May 22, it was inappropriate to be sad, indulge in memories of past negative events, or be lazy. The only thing you should give up regarding housework is knitting and sewing.

It is undesirable to use scissors and other sharp objects (kitchen utensils and garden tools do not count).

It was believed that if a person refuses to help someone who turned to him, he and his family will experience need and fail for 7 years in a row. Remember, helping the poor, orphans and everyone who asks is one of the rules of life that St. Nicholas always adhered to during his life.

On a warm day, it is also undesirable to deny children anything (within reason, of course). Nikolai Ugodnik is their patron, so all the children need to be given gifts. It is not necessary to buy something expensive, let it be simple gifts, for example, souvenirs, toys or their favorite treats. According to tradition, gifts were always placed under children's pillows or hidden in socks, which were then hung on a rope over the stove (fireplace).

On Grass Day, it is inappropriate to indulge in riotous revelry. Dancing until you drop, heavy alcohol intoxication and loud chants are unacceptable. Also, clarification of personal relationships, much less quarrels, scandals, and fights, is not encouraged. Swearing on May 22 means inviting failure.

Nikola Summer is a holiday that is loved by many, especially children. This is a celebration dedicated to the end of spring and the beginning of the summer season. It is important to spend this holiday correctly, so that St. Nicholas fulfills all your wishes and becomes a patron and reliable protector for you and your family!

Saint Nicholas - the most revered Saint of the Russian people, Saint Nicholas showed mercy even to a person who committed a terrible sin, if he deeply and sincerely obeyed. So, he forgave the ruler of the city, who condemned the innocent for bribery, and did not complain to the emperor about him. And he could be unexpectedly harsh: at the Ecumenical Council in Nicaea in 325, indignant at the stubbornness of the heretic Arius, he hit him on the cheek, for which the assembled bishops decided to deprive Saint Nicholas of his priestly (episcopal) rank. According to legend, he was even imprisoned. But the sign that the bishops received in a dream convinced them to return the saint’s freedom. The meaning of his act for believers is by no means in permissiveness, but in the active rejection of any untruth: the harshness of the saint was caused by the same feeling that once prompted him to snatch the sword from the hands of the executioner. Saint Nicholas is also glorified as a miracle worker: through his prayers, miraculous healings and even resurrections from the dead occurred, storms at sea subsided, and the wind carried the ship to where the saint needed it. The Church also knows of many cases when the prayers of believers to St. Nicholas turned out to be miracles even after his death. A quick and merciful helper to the suffering, an unmercenary and benefactor, sensitive to the misfortune and pain of people; a strict shepherd-mentor, acutely sensitive to any untruth and resolutely rebelling against it - in these features of St. Nicholas, the Orthodox see not the inconsistency of character, but evidence of the living fullness of his holiness.

Even among non-believers there are few people who know nothing about the patron saint of wanderers, sailors and traders - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. According to Orthodox tradition, there are two holidays in the year dedicated to this person. The more famous holiday is celebrated on December 19, but there is also May 22 - St. Nicholas Day. During his life, Nikolai performed many true miracles, for which he was revered by other people. For believers, Nicholas will always be that saint who in life, in thoughts and in all his deeds was always driven by true faith, as well as pure and bright love for every person around him. It is also worth saying that Nicholas is sacredly revered by all Christians, both Orthodox and Catholics. Happy spring Nicholas Day - May 22.

Meet the sun in the sky with your hand,
Let Nikolai walk under the summer heat,
Rejoicing, freckles jump on your face,
At the edge of the forest he will come to you.
And in the spring march people in the fields,
Will meet the sowing season again this year,
Having asked Nikola for a harvest,
Help, most holy, dear Nicholas.

The air is intoxicated with spring freshness,
And Nikola arrives with the summer sun,
We have plowed the gardens - we are waiting for the warmth,
The beauty of spring will bring sowing.
Let Nikola open the gardens,
And with spring nature itself will bloom,
We will ask Nikolai, give me happiness,
Bring a harvest for the fall.
Someone is gardening around the fireplace,
Well, we are waiting for the sun in nature.

Nikolai is rushing to visit us again,
Winter is gone, take a break from the snow,
He will call the sun to follow him,
And there will be a harvest that year.
Shovels, hoes, pitchforks - we’ll take everything,
And we will meet Nikolai at the table,
Let's raise the spell full of wine,
And may spring caress you and me.
Health and love, goodness in the soul,
I wish you everything on this day.

You're working, your neighbors are sunbathing,
Everyone greets Nikolai differently,
Let the thoughts become brighter in your head,
I wish you happiness, joy.
He comes on the eve of the harvest,
We sow vegetable gardens and fields,
We rub our hands until we calluses,
And he works with a clear head.
Summer Nicholas changes time,
And winter goes away gradually,
Preparations and sowing are already waiting,
We open seasonal work in the spring.

I don't like lackeys and lazy people,
And I want to give my life to work,
I wish that on Nikolai's holiday,
I could help peacefully and freely.
Potatoes and cabbage, rye on the field,
There is work on the list until the fall,
Just express it, give free rein to your feelings,
And with Nikolai, drive laziness out of your thoughts.
Who will be a slob this holiday,
There is no chance for him to meet Nikolai.

Summer Nicholas will appear in the spring,
You've covered yourself with dust in a year,
Enough, it's time, get up quickly,
And give your strength to work.
Over the winter my friend has grown attached to the sofa,
And in the spring you will have to rise early again,
He who works eats - that’s how it goes,
Let there be a good mowing in the fall.

The snowstorms and rains will go away, spring will come,
Just wait a little, the warmth is knocking,
Nikola will bring the sun, the snowstorms will go away,
The nightingales will replace themselves with the sound of drops.
The rays will warm the celebration and the holiday is bright,
On the field in the fall he brings you gifts,
Nikola will sanctify the earth and it will be easier,
Your harvest will increase again, as it was before.

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I congratulate all people with a kind soul and a clear conscience on the Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker!

With all my heart I wish you the fulfillment of your most incredible dreams, brightest hopes, crystal clear desires! Let miracles happen, goodness be done and charity reign! Help and love each other!

They say that on St. Nicholas Day,

May 22 - spring holiday of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

The spring holiday of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is May 22. They pray to the saint when their hearts are heavy, and they also ask him for help, prosperity, and well-being along the way. Before asking St. Nicholas for something, they read a prayer.

For what needs do they pray to St. Nicholas?

• Girls and married women pray to St. Nicholas about getting married safely and living with your spouse in love and harmony.
• Drivers, sailors and travelers pray to avoid dangers on the road.
• There are many known cases when St. Nikolai saved drowning people.
• People often resort to the saint as a quick defender of the unjustly offended and slandered.

Prayer to Saint Nicholas

“O all-merciful Father Nicholas, shepherd and teacher of all who flow with faith to your intercession and call upon you with warm prayer! Strive quickly and deliver Christ’s flock from the wolves that are destroying it; and protect every Christian country and save it with your holy prayers from worldly rebellion, cowardice, invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, from famine, flood, fire, sword and vain death. And just as you had mercy on three men imprisoned, and you delivered them from the king’s wrath and the beating of the sword, so have mercy on me, in mind, word and deed, in the darkness of sins, and deliver me from the wrath of God and eternal punishment, as through your intercession and With the help of His mercy and grace, Christ God will give me a quiet and sinless life to live in this world and will deliver me from this place, and will make me worthy to be on the right hand with all the saints. Amen."

During his lifetime the saint performed many miracles. Thanks to his prayers, the city of Myra was saved from famine. Appearing in a dream to an Italian merchant and leaving him three gold coins as collateral, which he woke up in the morning and found in his hand, he asked him to sail to Myra and sell rye there.

More than once the saint saved those drowning in the sea, and brought them out of captivity and imprisonment in dungeons.

Appearing in a dream to Saint Constantine, Equal to the Apostles, Nicholas urged him to release the military leaders unjustly condemned to death, who, while in prison, prayed to the savior. He still helps now, you definitely need to pray to him and ask for help.

Spell for joint pain

“Aches, pains, bone birthmarks, all joints and semi-joints, tops, don’t creak, don’t hurt the servant of God... (name), so that she doesn’t suffer anymore, let her sleep. Amen."

After pronouncing the spell, light a church candle and read the prayer to St. Nicholas three times.

Conspiracy of fear

On Sunday at noon, read the prayer to St. Nicholas, light a church candle and, approaching the icon, say:

“There is no fear, neither in the dark night, nor in the light of day, nor in the deserted desert, nor in fire, nor in water, nor in military affairs, nor in fistfights, nor in the face of the deceased, nor in earthly judgment. There is no fear in the heart of the servant of God/servant of God... (name). In the name of Jesus Christ himself, the Son of God, who was not afraid of death on the cross. Amen."

Signs and traditions for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Day - May 22

• If it rains on May 22, the harvest will be good. If a frog croaks in the morning, the oats will be harvested.
• There is another sign about the weather associated with Nikola in the spring: “from Nikola there are twelve cold matinees left, if not in the spring, then until mid-September.”
• Nikola was considered the last day of the year when it was necessary to get rid of all debts.
• To avoid trouble, the owner of the house in Nikola was the first to walk around his yard.
• After St. Nicholas Day, it was possible to start selling last year's grain.
• On Nikolin's day it was easy to put up with enemies, in connection with this they said: “Invite a friend to Nikolshchina, call an enemy, both will be friends.”
• Horses were driven to Nikola for night grazing, potatoes, buckwheat and oats were planted.
• On this day, it is advised to feed the hungry and the poor, so as not to face such a misfortune.
• You should start shearing your sheep with Nikola before they start shedding.

I congratulate you today,

Spell to cleanse the body

If you feel tired throughout your body, suffer from insomnia, are tormented by premonitions of trouble, and also after communicating with unpleasant people, you need to take a contrast shower of seven ablutions after praying to Nicholas. For women, the procedure begins with hot water, for men - with cold water. After you wash yourself for the seventh time, looking at the water running away, say: “Water, holy water! You wash everything and cleanse everything! Wash away from me, God's servant/slave... (name) the touches, ghosts, troubles, adversity. Amen". And read it three times "Our Father".

To prevent the child from getting into bad company

This conspiracy is also read after a prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker, at the head of the bed of a sleeping child.

“Go, child, to your home and do not bow to anyone else except your father, except your mother. Bow to the icon (Nicholas the Pleasant) (3 times) and submit to your parents. Amen."

“May God rise again, and may His enemies be scattered, and may those who hate Him flee from His presence. As smoke disappears, let them disappear, as wax melts from the face of fire, so let demons perish from the face of those who love God and signify themselves with the sign of the cross, and say in joy: Rejoice, Most Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, drive away the demons with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has been buried on you. , who descended into hell and trampled upon the power of the devil, and who gave us His Honest Cross to drive away every adversary. O Most Honest and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord! Help me with the Holy Virgin Mary and with all the saints forever. Amen."

Safe words on the way

“The Road is a princess, the Path is my king. There was faith in Christ in ancient times, and there is faith to this day. With me is my shield, Jesus Christ himself, the hand of Savior from every enemy. Whoever reaches out to me will become a dead man himself. The key is in the mouth, the lock is in the river, the amulet is on me. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen."

I illuminated you with warmth and happiness, enveloped you in fun and goodness!

Fortune telling and rituals for the Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

On this day, young people loved to perform rituals and tell fortunes.

Fortune telling for the betrothed

Unmarried girls went out into the yard in the evening, took off their shoes from their left feet and threw them over the gate with all their might. The farther the shoe flies, the farther the girl will go after the wedding. In which direction the toe of the shoe points, that’s where the groom will come to woo. And if the toe of the shoe pointed to the house where the girl lives herself, then she will not get married this year.

Ritual for wealth on the Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

In order for money to come into the house, empty wallets were placed in a visible place. Supposedly the saint will see that the person is poor and will help them. Some hung signs with the words “there is nothing” to convey their need to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Ritual to fulfill a wish for Nikola

To carry it out, a prerequisite is the presence of an icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant in the house. You will also need 40 church candles. On St. Nicholas Day, you need to put his image on the table and place candles near the icon. Then you should light the candles one by one, and while they are burning, turn to the Wonderworker with your request.

Congratulations and poems for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Day

Nicholas, our Wonderworker,
We come to you with all our troubles,
In my prayer, meek and beautiful,
We ask for changes in fate:

So that our home is filled with light,
Love, understanding always,
And troubles and adversity receded,
Diseases went away!

We always thank you for the miracle,
Which you show every day,
And on your day we wish everyone happiness,
No major problems.

Happy St. Nicholas Day
I sincerely congratulate you,
Prosperity of the soul,
I wish you peace in your heart!

Let the saint teach us
Love everyone with great love.
This is the surest way
To perfect health.

Let him teach you to live honestly,
Enjoy your friend's happiness,
Indifferent to trouble
Never stay!

Ritual to fulfill a wish

Today you can perform a ritual to fulfill your wish. Buy twelve church candles and place them in front of the icon of St. Nicholas. Light the candles and, while they are burning (about an hour), ask the Pleasant of God to fulfill your deepest desire (however, not related to finances).

We wish you all the best and no troubles! Be happy and healthy!