Secular society celebrates the change of the annual cycle on January 1, combining this date with Christian Christmas. But in the Orthodox Church itself, the New Year-Summer celebration is celebrated on September 14, that is, September 1 according to the old style. The full name of the holiday is “Consecrated Time of the Church: Church New Year and Peaceful Circle,” and its roots go back to the origins of the Byzantine Christian faith.

The Christian holiday of the New Year has its roots in the history of Ancient Rome. Then, every 15 years, emperors collected taxes from their subjects. The collection day was set for September 1 (September 14, new style). The new financial period, at the end of which it was necessary to submit taxes, was called an indict. Much later, the indictment began to last not 15 years, but a year.

Modern man, living in a world of loud sounds, an endless flow of information and haste, has stopped paying attention to the subtle manifestations of the world around him. If you take a break from the hustle and bustle for even a minute, you can hear the rustling of autumn leaves, the purring of a cat and the singing of cicadas.

A get-together is a cheerful, friendly party in a small circle. The holiday is celebrated every year by all people who have a good sense of humor and love private parties. This day serves as a good reason to take a break from the daily routine and chat with colleagues and friends in an informal setting.

The ancient Slavs lived in inextricable connection with nature and the deities that were its creation. During holidays and festivities, both good and evil characters of pagan mythology were celebrated. The latter includes the defender of the Irian Garden and the god of war Volkh.

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This name of the holiday comes from the name of Saint Simeon, revered by the Orthodox on this day. It is customary to begin Semin Day by lighting a fire, which was made by hand. Semin's day falls in the middle of the first month of autumn; it is often associated with the beginning of "Indian summer". At this time the weather is still warm, but in some areas of the country it may become colder.

Orthodox holidays on September 14:

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Augustow

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “All-Blessed”

Memorial Day of St. Simeon the Stylite, Archimandrite of Antioch

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Chernigov-Gethsemane

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Miasinskaya