The ROC called the choice of the date of marriage by horoscope dangerous paganism
Instead of divination by the lunar calendar, the clergy advise couples to focus on the days of memory of the heavenly patrons of the family.
Many modern couples before the wedding turn to astrologers and numerologists, trying to calculate the ideal date for the celebration. However, Mikhail Ivanov, deputy chairman of the World Russian People’s Council, warns that such practices are not only useless, but also spiritually dangerous.
According to him, trying to adjust the most important event in life to lunar cycles or “lucky numbers” is a direct return to paganism. A Christian should not make his future dependent on soulless forces or coincidences. Instead of blind faith in destiny, one must trust God’s providence. St. John Chrysostom reminded us that our lives are determined not by the stars, but by our faith and actions.
What do you do instead of guessing? The expert advises to look into the Orthodox calendar and choose a date filled with deep spiritual meaning. An excellent choice will be the days of memory of saints patronizing marriage:
Peter and Fevronia of Murom (the main defenders of family and marriage);
Joachim and Anna (parents of the Most Holy Mother of God);
Martyrs Adrian and Natalia (symbol of inviolable marital fidelity);
Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, who traditionally helps in the construction of a family hearth.
The day of July 8 is really very popular among newlyweds, but you should not dwell on it alone. There are many other dates in the church calendar that can become a beautiful and meaningful basis for your family history.
“The main thing is not to guess, but to pray and ask God for admonition,” emphasizes Mikhail Ivanov. Then the chosen date will become not just a beautiful number in the calendar, but a real spiritual event that will mark the beginning of your life together under the reliable cover of saints.
