*Pokrov is a traditional Christian celebration established by the Russian Orthodox Church, and is symbolizing the transition from autumn to winter. Pokrov can be interpreted as "Intercession".
In the Christian tradition, there is a belief, that in October 14 (October 1 in the old style) The Virgin Mary had spread her omophorion over the city that was in trouble, over the nation, which had no other hope left but the Queen of Heaven. And she showed her intercession to them.
Before the advent of Christianity, this day celebrates the meeting of autumn with winter. The advent of the first snow, which covered the earth, pointed to the proximity of the winter cold. This day is also associated with the beginning of the girls' get-togethers in the evenings, as well as autumn wedding season. This day was considered a purely feminine. Exactly in this day, people were gathering "heat" for the whole winter in order to overcome a sad, gloomy and melancholy mood that could appear due to the lack of sunny days.
The participants of our meeting will held several ceremonies dedicated to this day:
Besides the rites, we offer conversations and reflections on the theme of women's issues. How the woman was seen in the tradition of our ancestors?
What role was assigned to a woman?
Who is Starica? Witch? Vedunja? Povituha?
… and much more.
LEADERS: Alexander Drelëv - creator of the system "Living Body", doctor-psychotherapist, practitioner of Marma therapist, ayurvedic physician. Oleg Velichko - doctor-neurosurgeon, a leading expert in Tai Chi in Russia.
VENUE: "Svetgrivas" Valgunde parish, Jelgava region
DATE AND TIME: October 14-15. The program starts on October 14 at 17.00 (check-in from 16:00)
PRICE: 75 euros if paid before October 5, 90 euros if paid after October 5.
Payment can be made to the account with a note "Pokrov":
Association "Radi2005"
Reg. Nr: 40008094254
Bank: Swedbanka A/S
SWIFT: HABALV22
Current account: LV90HABA0551032164858
Purpose of payment: POKROV
Pre-registration is required.
Registration by phone +37129104579, +37128440667, or e-mail: raduga@radugamira.org
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