Holidays in Moldova
Republic of Moldova - an integral part of Europe, and has a rich history. This country is situated in the contact zone between different cultural and historic trends - Carpathian-Balkan, Central European and Eurasian, and during its millennial history harmoniously absorbed diverse cultural traditions of Proto peoples and the most ancient Indo-Europeans, including the Thracians, Slavs, Celts, Goths, Huns, thus obtaining specific and unique features.
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
June, 29
Every year on 29th June the Orthodox Church celebrates the day of Peter and Paul, two of the most respected and well-known saints.
Ana- Phocas
July, 1
Ana-Fock is celebrated on July 1st, this holiday is originated from combining of two mythical women.
Kirike Shkopul
July, 15
Kirike Shkopul – is a day off for people working on the ground. This day is dedicated to the popular God that brings fires, which imitates the day of St. Martyr Kirike on July 15.
Ilie Pelie and Fock
July, 21
"Ilie Pelie " (21.07) is a mythical character, he is a coachman of the celestial chariot of St. Elias. According to some traditions he brings fire and heat, which Phocas blows, dispersing said.
The Holy Prophet Elijah
July, 21
In the national calendar the St. Elijah – is a mythical character . All the peasants celebrate St. Elias holiday. It is known that the Holy Elijah is a master of fire, thunder, lightning, hail and rain.
St. John the Baptist (Synzyene)
July, 24
Synzyene is one of the most significant holidays, it is celebrated on the summer solstice on 24th July.
Holy Pantelemon
July, 27
On 27th July the Orthodox Church celebrates the holiday of Saint Martyr Panteleimon.
Makovey Day
August, 1
Makovey Day is celebrated on the 1st August ; in the folk calendar it has several names: Makovei or ascension of the Holy Wooden Cross.
Transfiguration of Our Lord
August, 6
The holiday of the Transfiguration of the Lord is celebrated on the 6th of August, and it is accompanied by folk traditions.
Honey Spas
August, 14
On August 14 is celebrated the first Spas, Spas on Water, Honey Spas. This festival is one of the first of three holidays in August, which is dedicated to the Savior Jesus Christ. The full title of the first holidays sounds as follows - "The Origin of fair trees, honest and life-giving Cross of the Lord."
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