Surely you heard about such an Orthodox holiday as Sysoev Day. The memory of Rev. Sisoy the Great - a hermit monk, will live forever, this holy man led a life of Equal-Agel, defeating in prayer and humility the hordes of invisible enemies.
Sysoev day is celebrated on July 6 according to the old style, on the new - July 19. The Monk Sisoy the Great lived in the Egyptian desert in a cave, which was consecrated by the prayers of his predecessor - Anthony the Great. Sisoy led a hermit life for sixty years and during this considerable time he was able to achieve spiritual purity and receive the gift of miracles as a reward. This unique gift was so strong and powerful that it once allowed to bring the dead lad back to life.
The Reverend Hermit Monk was rather merciful to those around him and his neighbors, as well as to those who turned to him for help, he received everyone with compassion and love. But at the same time he remained extremely strict towards himself. Once Sisoy told one pilgrim that the most important thing is to consider himself below the rest, since such humiliation helps to find humility.
When Saint Sisoy lay on his deathbed, the disciples surrounding the elder suddenly noticed that the face of the Great began to shine. At the same time, the Rev. declared that he saw all the apostles and prophets. The disciples asked who Sisa was talking with, then he replied that the Angels had come for his soul, and he asked them to give a little time for repentance. Then the Monk's face shone so that the disciples did not dare to look at him. Before his death, the monk managed to inform his disciples that he saw the Lord God himself, and after these words his holy soul
departed to the kingdom of heaven.
It was to this day, which became a memory, it was supposed to complete all sowing work where they continued. On Sysoyev day, proverbs were recalled that each business should be done in due time: "Not care, that much work, but care, as there is no work" or "Every day has its own worries." It was also believed that on this holy day the dew is gaining healing properties and gives health and strength to man, bird and beast. In the villages on this day also began to cook currant jam.
