In November, several large church holidays are celebrated, which are especially revered among the Russian people. Despite the fact that there are no twelve holidays this month, the Christian believer should be aware of the special solemn days of the Orthodox calendar of October.
One of the most revered images of the Most Holy Theotokos is the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan. Otherwise, this image is called the All-Russian icon. Torzhetsva in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is celebrated on November 4th. The holiday was established in 1621 to commemorate the deliverance of Russia from the invasion of the Polish conquerors. It is believed that the Mother of God especially helped the Russian soldiers and militia fighters who prayed in front of her wonderful Kazan icon.
Another special church day is November 21st. This is the date of the celebration of the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and all the heavenly armies. This day is dedicated to all angels. It is believed that this date is a personal holiday of each baptized person, since the latter has his own guardian angel.
On November 26, the memory of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated. This great saint lived in the 4th - 5th centuries. Joaan Chrysostom is known for his great sermons, holy life. He is the author of numerous theological and liturgical works. He composed the divine liturgy, wrote many prayers and moral teachings to Christians.
In addition, on November 8, the martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica is remembered, on November 10, the martyr Paraskeva Friday.
Also in October there are several days of commemoration of the holy apostles. On November 27, the memory of the holy Apostle Philip is commemorated, and on November 29 - the apostle and evangelist Matthew.
