The day the vet in Russia

People involved in the treatment of animals, valued at all times, as livestock was the main food in winter. The day the veterinarian decided to establish the Patriarch, in 2011-m to year. And now on August 31, the feast day of veterinarians. Differently it is also called the Day of remembrance of the Holy martyrs Florus and Laurus (patron of cattle).

Of history

In ancient times revered Florus and Laurus - the solemn celebration in honor of the saints took place all over Russia. The Novgorod tradition says that the cattle plague had ceased from the date of opening of the relics of saints. And there was the Day the vet. Since that time, the Russian people began to worship the brothers, who were considered patrons of horses.

Florus and Laurus lived in Byzantium in the second century. They were masons, believed in Christ, and to deal with horses taught them the Archangel Michael. When the brothers were engaged in the construction of a pagan temple, they approached the son of a priest, who was unexpectedly in my eye, a shard of stone. Workers wanted to punish, but the boys promised the son of the high priest, the cure.

The Brothers drew him to Christianity, and he immediately recovered. The boy's father also turned to Christ. The temple was completed, but the idols toppled, and put the Holy cross. The pagans did not tolerate it and threw the brothers into an empty well, which was covered with earth. The relics of the saints were discovered and transferred to Constantinople a few centuries later.

The Day the vet and is associated with another legend. According to her, the brothers are professionally dug wells. Once earth has fallen, and the young men remained under the rubble. From the collapse of tech trickle, which came to drink skinny Mare. She quickly recovered. Then the residents were led to this watering horses, and later dug a well and saw there living brothers.

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That's why the Day the vet in the people called the "horse holiday". In a solemn date horses rested, they are bathed, adorned, fed to satiety and sprinkled with Holy water. Housewives washed the house, prepared a festive table and wore. Also there was a tradition to brew beer that day. The icons Florus and Laurus are depicted patrons of horses. Top painted the Archangel Michael blessing the brothers.

The Day the vet in Russia at the present time

Now, veterinarians – essential workers. They are divided into those who treats farm animals, and those who are improving their health in Pets (cats, dogs, hamsters, Guinea pigs and other). Every year veterinarians assisting our younger brothers, becoming more and more.

The Celebration at the state level is the congratulation of workers of veterinary medicine authorities. The churches hold solemn services. The day the vet in 2013 was no exception. The doctors celebrate the holiday with colleagues or Pets, outings.

According to Patriarch Kirill, the celebration originates on the first pages of the Bible. We need to take care of animals, especially for those whom have tamed. Veterinarians – useful profession. They treat beloved Pets, so honor and praise!