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According to the national calendar, on November 7, the lamentations of Grandfathers are celebrated, and the Orthodox Church on this day remembers the holy Great Martyr Dimitry of Solunsky, the heavenly patron saint of the holy Blessed Grand Duke Dimitry Donskoy
According to the national calendar, on November 7, the lamentations of Grandparents are celebrated, and the Orthodox Church on this day remembers the holy Great Martyr Dimitry of Thessalonica, the heavenly patron saint of the holy Blessed Grand Duke Dimitry Donskoy. In the old days, this day was filled with many orders and strict prohibitions.
The main activity of the first half of the day on November 7 is prayer and memory of loved ones. On this day, they helped those who were in trouble: orphans, widows, disadvantaged people. They were invited to the table and tried to feed them. Giving charity to those in need on this day is considered especially important. You can visit the shelter, collect unnecessary things and toys for those who need them. Housework and simple work are also welcome - the day does not like idleness.
Folk tradition defines the bans of this day:
