Russia celebrates three Saviours, or Spas: Honey, Apple, and Nut. The date of the Saviour of the Apple Feast is August 19. Orthodox Christians observe August 19 as the day of earthly presents.
The annual observance of Saviour of the Apple Feast Day occurs on August 19. One of the three holidays in Russian Orthodox Christianity during which food is consecrated and then consumed by the devout, it is comparable to the Jewish festival of the first fruits. The Honey Feast of the Saviour is celebrated on August 14 and the Nut Feast of the Saviour is celebrated on August 29. The celebration has pre-Christian roots and is associated with the gathering of ripe produce, particularly apples. On this day, even non-Orthodox individuals typically consume apples, apple desserts, and other apple-based dishes.
Russia celebrates three Saviours, or Spas: Honey, Apple, and Nut. The date of the Saviour of the Apple Feast is August 19. Orthodox Christians observe August 19 as the day of earthly presents. People traditionally observe the harvest festival on this day. On this day, it was supposed, the season begins to change and autumn arrives. After Apple Spas, the evenings become colder. Even the Russians have a proverb: “Apple Saviour, summer is over with us.”
The holiday on the Christian calendar is known as the Transfiguration of Jesus. It is one of the twelve most important Orthodox festivals. Based on the events of the Gospel narrative. On this day, Christ appeared to the three apostles in his divine majesty, which strengthened their faith. On this day, churches blessing the fruits of the new harvest, honey, and grain ears. The sanctified ears and seeds were stored until the subsequent planting.
Eastern Slavs believed that children whose parents did not consume apples on this day would receive gifts (including paradise apples) in the afterlife, but those whose parents did would not.
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| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 19 | Saturday |
| 2024 | August 19 | Monday |
| 2025 | August 19 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | August 19 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | August 19 | Thursday |
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