Couples planning to combine their relationship through legal marriage in 2017 have an excellent opportunity to choose the most beautiful dates and auspicious days for their wedding, which can have a positive effect on their entire family life in the future. A wedding and a wedding in 2017 are signs and auspicious days that are useful to know.
There are many ways to calculate a special date for the marriage of an individual couple according to their dates of birth, according to the lunar calendar, the advice of astrologers and folk signs. In addition, the religion of the newlyweds plays an important role.
Signs
2017 will be held under the sign of the Fiery Rooster, which is anxious about the conclusion of a marriage union. The Rooster has a windy disposition, loves to flaunt the opposite sex, but when it comes to starting a family, the Rooster manifests itself as a true gentleman and expects the same attitude from others. The wedding in the Year of the Fire Rooster should follow the classic rules. Austerity and elegance are the main strong points of 2017 weddings. Tradition is welcome not only in the choice of outfits for the newlyweds, but also in the decoration of the room, the choice of dishes and the honor of the traditions of families.
Favorable and successful days for a wedding in 2017:
January 2017: 08 (Sun) and 29 (Sun);
... February 2017: 05 (Sun) and 10 (Fri);
... March 2017: 03 (Fri), 10 (Fri) and 31 (Fri);
... April 2017: 02 (Sun), 10 (Mon), 28 (Fri), 20 (Sun);
... May 2017: 01 (Mon), 07 (Sun), 08 (Mon);
... June 2017: 04 (Sun), 09 (Fri), 30 (Fri);
... July 2017: 07 (Fri), 28 (Fri), 30 (Sun);
... August 2017: 25 (Fri), 27 (Sun);
... September 2017: 03 (Sun), 04 (Mon), 22 (Fri);
... October 2017: 01 (Sun), 29 (Sun);
... November 2017: 20 (Mon), 24 (Fri);
... December 2017: 01 (Mon), 22 (Fri), 24 (Sun), 29 (Fri), 31 (Sun).
Unfavorable days and dates according to the lunar calendar:
January 2017: 25 (Wed) and 26 (Thu);
... February 2017: 21 (Tue), 22 (Wed) and 23 (Thu);
... March 2017: 16 (Thu), 21 (Tue) and 28 (Tue);
... April 2017: 12 (Wed), 19 (Wed), 22 (Sat), 25 (Tue);
... May 2017: 15 (Mon) and 16 (Tue);
... June 2017: 12 (Mon), 17 (Sat);
... July 2017: 12 (Wed), 13 (Thu), 19 (Wed), 20 (Thu)
... August 2017: 10 (Thu);
... September 2017: 09 (Sat), 13 (Wed), 16 (Sat), 19 (Tue);
... October 2017: 16 (Mon), 17 (Tue);
... November 2017: 11 (Sat), 13 (Mon), 18 (Sat);
... December 2017: 07 (Thu), 09 (Sat).
The most favorable day of the week for weddings and weddings in 2017 will be Friday, and the most favorable and best months for such an event are May, July and December. All other dates not listed are considered neutral and do not affect the conduct of wedding events.
Wedding in 2017 and wedding according to the church calendar:
According to the Orthodox Church tradition, the wedding is not carried out during periods of fasting (both multi-day and one-day), on Easter, Holy Trinity and Palm Sunday, as well as on the days of remembrance of saints and commemoration of the dead.
Dates in 2017 on which the Orthodox Church does not hold a wedding:
... 14 - 27.08 (exception 19.08);
... 28.11 - 06.01; ... 27.02 - 16.04 (exception 07.04);
. 04.06.
The best and favorable dates for a wedding, including for a wedding, according to the church (Orthodox) calendar:
. 20.01 - 07.03;
. 08.05;
... All autumn except for fast days.
Beautiful dates for a wedding in 2017:
... January: 01/01/2017, 01/10/2017, 01/17/2017;
... February: 02.02.2017, 17.02.2017, 20.02.2017;
... March: 03.03, 17.03.2017, 30.03.2017;
... April: 04/04/2017, 17/04/2017;
... May: 05/05/2017, 05/17/2017;
... June: 06.06.2017, 17.06.2017;
... July: 07.07.2017, 17.07.2017;
... August: 08.08.2017, 17.08.2017;
... September: 09.09.2017, 17.09.2017;
... October: 10.10.2017, 17.09.2017;
... November: 11.11.2017, 17.11.2017;
... December: 12.12.2017, 17.12.2017.
Date selection according to astrological forecasts
It is believed that the location of the heavenly bodies affects our well-being and mood. A decision taken at a favorable or not very moment can predetermine the fate of a person. According to astrological forecasts, the following dates are the best times for a wedding in 2017:
In winter: 1.01, 8.01, 29.01, 3.02, 5.02, 10.02, 1.12, 22.12, 24.12;
In spring: 3.03, 10.03, 31.03, 2.04, 10.04, 28.04, 1.04, 7.05, 8.05;
In summer: 4.06, 9.06, 30.06, 7.07, 28.07, 30.07, 2.08, 25.08, 27.08;
Autumn: 3.09, 4.09, 22.09, 1.10, 2.10, 29.10, 3.11, 20.11, 24.11.
You can calculate the ideal time for a wedding as follows: add four, five, seven, ten or eleven to the ordinal number of the month of your birth. For example, you were born in February (second month). This means that a marriage concluded in June (6), July (7), September (9), December (12) or January (1) can bring happiness. The coincidence of the dates of the bride and groom is a good sign.
You should not marry and generally make important decisions on the days of the lunar eclipse - February 11, 2017 and August 7, 2017. Astrologers warn that May is not a very good time for weddings, as well as the numbers 8, 9, 15, 19, 29 of each month. The location of the luminaries during these periods is bad for the relationship of the newlyweds. But experts in Feng Shui believe that the numbers 1, 2, 3, 12, 21 of each month are suitable for a wedding in 2017.
I must admit that there are a lot of approaches to choosing a wedding day. It is up to you to decide which of them are trustworthy. However, remember: no signs will be able to upset the union of two loving hearts. Even a marriage made at an unfavorable time can become strong and happy!)
A wedding is a sacred sacrament, and it is sometimes difficult to choose an adequate moment for a ceremony. This unique event is held in the church, which means that happy couples have to reckon with local customs and holidays. When can a wedding in 2017 be held, and what restrictions should be taken into account for lovers?
Best wedding dates in 2017
Despite the fact that the wedding can take place on any Monday or Wednesday, there are special days that are listed as the most favorable for the ceremony.
When is the best time to schedule a wedding ceremony in 2017?
- The brightest and most suitable day is the next Sunday after Easter, which falls on April 23rd.
- Another favorable period is the 22nd of the 5th month.
- July 21 and the 4th of the 11th month of the year are also favorable periods.
- You can decide on the sacrament on October 26, the day of the Savage Icon of the Mother of God.
It is believed that alliances entered into during this period will be the most successful and strong.
Before setting a specific date, you need to talk to the priest. He will tell you about the list of prohibited wedding days, and also shed light on the main traditions of the celebration. All this will help the couple decide on the most suitable day for the ceremony.
Prohibitions and holidays, on the days of which the wedding is not allowed in 2017
The calendar for true believers is quite busy, and every month they celebrate a lot of holidays. It is forbidden to get married during these festivities, so it is recommended to study the church calendar of weddings in 2017 in advance.
Here is just a brief announcement of the strictest prohibitions on the sacrament:
- on forgiveness Sunday, as well as on Sunday About the Prodigal Son, as they are preparatory before the future Great Lent;
- on Tuesday, Saturday periods and on Thursdays it is also not recommended to conduct the sacrament;
- during periods of one-day and strict fasting;
- during patronal holidays (they are individual for each church);
- on the eve of the twelve and great church celebrations.
It is believed that on these important days for Orthodoxy, people should spend time in church, not overshadowing the Orthodox celebration with their personal joy. However, sometimes on the eve of great church celebrations, a wedding is held, then the issue will have to be individually discussed with the priest.
It is also not recommended to perform the sacrament during the fasting period. For what periods in 2017 does the fast fall out that prohibits the wedding?
- Christmas period (from 28.11.2016 to 06.01.2017, as well as exactly one year later 28.11.2017 to 06.01.2018).
- During the Great Easter Lent (from 02/27/2017 to 04/15/2017).
- During the Petrov Lent (from 06/12/2016 to 07/11/2017).
- During the period of the Assumption Lent (08/14/2017 to 08/27/2017).
Restrictions will affect happy lovers during the so-called continuous weeks. This year they fall on the following dates:
- from the 7th to the 20th day of the first month - Christmastide;
- from 02/06/2017 to 02/11/2017 - the week of the Publican and the Pharisee;
- from 02/20/2017 to 02/25/2017 - Cheese week;
- from the 16th to the 22nd day of the fourth month - Easter week;
- from 5th to 10th June - Trinity Week.
In addition to the listed restrictions during Lent or Weeks, lovers will have to reckon with church celebrations, of which there are many. What are the restrictions on major celebrations that cannot be ignored?
- Easter, which falls on April 16 in 2017.
- John the Baptist is born on July 7, 2017.
- It is also not recommended to get married on the feast of the Lord's circumcision, which will take place on January 14, 2017.
- On the day of the celebration dedicated to the Apostles Peter and Paul (July 12, 2017), it is not recommended to hold the ceremony.
- The feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, which will take place on October 14, 2017, is also becoming a limitation.
And, of course, we must not forget about the next twelve feast days of the church, when the wedding turns out to be impossible:
- in no case can a celebration be scheduled for January 7, 2017;
- Epiphany - January 19;
- Meeting - February 15;
- The transformation, which will take place on August 19;
- The Assumption of the Virgin, which the Orthodox will celebrate on August 28;
- the birthday of the Virgin, in connection with which the sacrament is impossible on September 21;
- the staging of the Cross introduces a ban on the ceremony on 28 September each year;
- Introduction of the Virgin into the temple complex - December 4;
- on the 9th of the fourth month, the Palm Sunday holiday falls;
- The Lord's Ascension is celebrated this year on May 25, and it is impossible to get married on this day;
- July 4 - the day of the Holy Trinity will also be unsuitable for a wedding.
Despite serious restrictions, there are many favorable days for a wedding in 2017. The couple just need to choose a church, talk to a priest and decide on a suitable time for the ceremony.
Wedding bans in 2017
Not every couple is given the opportunity to consolidate their union in heaven. The church is rich in rather serious moral restrictions, and they will have to be taken into account. Who can not seal their union in the church?
- Atheists and those who have never gone through their own baptism.
- Those who marry for the 4th time or are already in a similar union.
- Monks and those who belong to the priestly dignity.
- Blood relatives or those who are considered spiritual relatives (for example, goddaughter and godfather).
- Age restrictions: you can get married from 18 years old and up to 60 years old for women or 70 years old for men.
The church is pretty tough about keeping its rules. That is why, if one of the members of the couple does not belong to the Christian faith, the path to the ceremony is closed for the lovers. You can be baptized immediately before the wedding, both for one spouse and for both.
Blood relations should also not be kept secret from the ministers of the church. The conclusion of a spiritual union in this case would be a great sin. It is also better to inform the priest about the presence of a spiritual relationship, despite the existing prohibitions.
The wedding ceremony is not considered mandatory in Russia, but many couples continue to resort to it due to its spiritual background. Thanks to such a ceremony, the couple enters into an alliance in heaven, which is extremely difficult to dissolve, which means that people will be tied with an invisible thread for life.
The sacrament of the wedding is an extremely serious step for loving people who are about to tie the knot. It is not possible to get married every day, therefore the date must be approached with special responsibility. This is the most solemn event in the life of lovers. In order not to be mistaken with the choice of the date, we suggest you read the wedding calendar for 2017.
What you need to know before choosing a wedding day
As you know, the wedding ceremony is the main ritual in Christian culture. Therefore, it has clear and unbreakable rules that have been adhered to for more than one century. For this reason, the priest you turn to is unlikely to make concessions and break the custom. You will never be able to get married on those days when a wedding is impossible, for example, during Great Lent, or when a major church holiday is taking place. Wedding is a very important ritual, therefore it must be taken very seriously and responsibly. And you need to start by choosing a wedding day.
Generally accepted rules for choosing a wedding date
There are many days in which it is allowed to get married. Many of them are constantly changing. But some dates are constant and never change.
- You cannot get married when fasting is taking place (Christmas, Assumption, Great), as well as on those days that are associated with Easter.
- It is forbidden to get married on twelve feast days. In general, during this period, the wedding is not prohibited, but still, these are unfavorable days. You can get married on such a day, but before that you need to consult with the church rector.
- There are also temple days, which are also called patronal days. On these holidays, you will not be able to get married either. Each temple has its own temple holidays.
- You can't get married at night.
What day can you get married according to the church calendar 2017
The Orthodox Church says that you cannot hold a wedding ceremony on Tuesday and Thursday, before and after which there will be fast Wednesday and Friday. Since Sunday is considered Little Easter, it is also impossible to get married on Saturday. Accordingly, many people get married on Monday. This day is also symbolic, because Monday is the beginning of the week, and therefore the beginning of a happy family life. However, on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday you can also get married.
During the twelve great holidays, in principle, it is also not forbidden to get married, but it’s better not.
Twelfth holidays are celebrated in August, February, January, April, December and September. Take note of these days. If the wedding falls on holidays, you need to consult with the priest.
The most favorable dates for a wedding in 2017
- April 23 - the big Orthodox holiday Krasnaya Gorka is celebrated. As the wedding calendar says, this is one of the most successful days for a wedding.
- From January 20 to February 20 - the interval between Epiphany and Shrovetide.
- From July 12 to August 13 - the period between Peter's fast and the Assumption fast.
You can also look at the Orthodox wedding calendar 2017 and choose the wedding day that suits you:
Reasons why you shouldn't get married
- Atheists and couples who have no common religion
It is forbidden to marry those people who do not believe in God. And also you can not get married if the spouses do not have a single faith. The presence of a single religion is a prerequisite for entering into a church marriage. The Church encourages believers to marry Christians, as lack of solidarity on the issue of religion can lead to the breaking of the marriage bond.
- Lack of mutual desire and consent to enter into spiritual marriage
A marriage between a man and a woman must be concluded by mutual consent. An obstacle to a wedding is also moral pressure: threats, coercion, blackmail, and so on.
- Adoption
Adoption is considered a civil relationship. The adoptive parent and the adopted child cannot marry.
- Blood relationship between a guy and a girl
Marriage between blood relatives is categorically unacceptable. Mother and son (father and daughter), grandmother and grandson (grandfather and granddaughter) and so on cannot marry. This also applies not only to legitimate children, but also to illegitimate children.
- Property
Property relationships are considered consanguineous. In-law is a father-in-law and a son-in-law, a stepfather and a stepdaughter, and so on. Marriage is contraindicated for such couples.
- Spiritual relationship
A marriage between a godfather and a daughter (godfather and son) is impossible.
- Unbaptized people and those who have no intention of being baptized before the wedding ceremony cannot enter into church marriage.
- Minors
Those who have not reached the age of majority cannot get married. You can get married from the age of 18 to 60 (for women) and 70 (for men).
- Those Guilty of the Breakup of a Past Marriage
It is forbidden to marry people who are guilty of divorce. For example, those who once cheated on their spouse.
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You have a wonderful, joyful event ahead of you - have you decided to unite with your loved one by marriage? And not just before people, but also before the Lord, to receive his grace in the Sacrament of the wedding? Perfectly! You need to find out when you can get married in 2017, see the wedding calendar, coordinate it with your soul mate, and all sorts of everyday situations. Therefore, we look, choose a date, agree with the priest in the chosen church, find out. what is needed for the wedding, and only then, having coordinated all this, we begin to prepare for the upcoming joyful, disturbing, and such wonderful events. So, we are looking at the wedding calendar for 2017, choosing the right date.
When can you get married in 2017 according to the church calendar
The days when you can get married in 2017 are marked in pink.
So, with the date you have decided, you can start preparing for the wedding celebrations. And if only certain attributes are needed to register with the registry office - rings, towels, witnesses, a wedding dress and a suit for the groom, a wedding bouquet, then in order to start the Sacrament of the wedding, much longer and more serious preparation is needed. Of course, if you go down the aisle not for the sake of fashion or for some magical actions, but really understanding what a wedding is, what a family gets in the course of this sacrament, what a responsibility it is.
What is needed for a wedding and who may not be married
The main thing is that the bride and groom should be people baptized in the Orthodox faith, sincerely believe in the Lord, be ready for a serious marriage, and wish to receive the grace of God in the process of the wedding.
Not everyone who comes to the church to get married can be married. This can be prevented by:
- if at least one of the couple is an atheist or professes a different faith;
- if at least one of the couple is not baptized and, in fact, is not going to fill this gap;
- if one of the couple is in cohabitation or civil marriage with another person;
- if he was married and its dissolution was not confirmed by the ruling bishop;
- if the bride and groom are blood relatives or there is a spiritual relationship (baptismal acceptance).
Temple behavior
If the groom and the bride really came to church by their convictions, and not just because it is fashionable, everyone does it, beautifully, tradition, and so on, then they understand that they need to behave in a church before the wedding with dignity. There should be no shouting, talking, no chatter, running around the temple, and so on.
In the church, behave quietly, reverently, understanding what Sacrament will be performed, and during the Wedding, pray, and souls be exalted with the Lord, praying for the wedding couple.
If the couple themselves are inattentive, do not feel awe, then it is clear that they have come anyhow a rite of passage and come to the wedding table.
How to prepare
So, when you have decided on the date of the wedding, you need to know how now to prepare for the Sacrament. First of all, go to the chosen temple and talk to the priest. He will find out the degree of your churching, tell you what to read, maybe what short catechism courses to take, if you really have a vague concept about this. Before the wedding, you need to talk, that is, observe the fast, then come to confess, then you need to commune the Holy Mysteries, and then proceed to the wedding.
What do you need
They will explain to you in the church what is needed for the wedding, usually there are shops where you can buy candles, icons of the Savior and the Mother of God, you need to buy rings, two towels. And the most important thing is to have an inner attitude to this event, that it is for life, both in joy and in sorrow.
Are witnesses needed
Earlier, when marriage in the church had the force of a state act, witnesses were elected in order to, as in the baptism of a child, the godparents, to witness the completion of the marriage. Witnesses were chosen from among believers, pious, adult family people who could instruct and teach a young family to live like a Christian, teach young people to manage a household, and so on. Now, in principle, witnesses are not needed, this is just a beautiful custom, because usually couples who have already married in the registry office are crowned.
Wedding meal
If you got married in a church, you need to bear the grace received in the Sacrament with reverence, and not spill it out, just leaving the church. Usually at worldly weddings there is an unimaginable noise, din, drunken screams, bawdy games of the audience intoxicated with alcohol, overeating and drinking, and many other obscene things. The couple who have gone through the wedding ceremony should be different. Peaceful, calm, everything in moderation - both food and drink, there should be no indecent shouts and frantic races accompanied by crazy music. The Lord Himself will bless a quiet and modest wedding feast, and no one will be ashamed the day after the wedding.
The wedding ceremony is an important ritual for those who are getting married. Therefore, the time for the wedding must be chosen in advance, because not all days are suitable for this. This is a bright holiday for two souls in love. Accordingly, in Christianity it is believed that one cannot choose a date for a wedding on the days of strict canons. Plus, there are plenty of exceptions. To figure out when you can get married in 2017, we have prepared this article.
What you need to know before choosing a date for a wedding
Wedding is one of the most important rituals in Christianity, and its rules have been observed with the utmost rigor for many years. It is the bond of marriage in heaven. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will find a priest who, during such a ritual, will allow some kind of indulgence and close his eyes to the rules. Do not expect to be married during the days of Great Lent, or during an important church holiday. A wedding is not just a tribute to tradition. You should approach this ritual as responsibly as possible. And it is necessary to start with the choice of the date.
General rules for choosing dates for a wedding
- There are quite a few dates on which the sacrament of the wedding is not performed. Some of them change from year to year. Some are permanent, regardless of the year.
- The first group includes:, and. And also memorable dates related to Easter.
- The second group includes the days of the week, as well as Great and Twelve Feasts. There is a stipulation regarding the Twelve Great Holidays - Weddings on these days are not prohibited, but undesirable. Those. you can choose one of these days, but having previously discussed it with the rector of the church.
- Outside of these groups, there are days of patronal feasts, which are also called temple days. These are holidays that are celebrated directly in the parish. You can find out about them at the local church.
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Choosing a day of the week for a wedding in 2017
In the Orthodox Church, it is believed that you cannot get married on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These days are preceded by fast Wednesday and Friday. Since Sunday is Little Easter, a Saturday wedding is also not desirable. Accordingly, many people choose Monday for their wedding. In addition, this is symbolic, because Monday opens a new week, and a wedding opens the way for young people to a completely new world of life together. However, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday are also good for weddings.
Twelfth holidays in 2017, during which it is not forbidden to get married, but it is undesirable
Twelve non-passing holidays are celebrated in January, February, April, August, September and December. It is better to pay great attention to these days, and if the wedding is celebrated on holidays, you should seek advice from a priest.
In addition, rolling holidays are celebrated in 2017.
- April 9th: Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem
- May 25th: Ascension of the Lord
- 4th June: Holy Trinity Day
Church fasts and weddings
- Not a single priest will agree to marry the young during many days of fasting. The church has a clear taboo on this. Therefore, it is impossible to get married from 10/28/2016 to 01/06/2017. This is the Nativity Fast.
- In addition, they will not be allowed to seal the marriage during Great Lent. in 2017, it starts on February 27 and ends on April 15.
- In the summer, you should not try to get married in Petrov and in the Assumption Lent. These posts cover the periods 12.06-11.07 and 14-27 August.
- The last post is Christmas. It starts on November 28, and ends on January 6, 2018.
Thus, the best time for a wedding is spring and autumn. At this time, the least number of posts, respectively, and dates prohibited for the wedding.
Post exceptions
During Lent there are continuous weeks. Fasting is canceled on these days, but only on Wednesdays and Fridays. Knowledge of the weeks will also help to adjust the planning of the wedding date.
- January 7-18 - Christmastide
- February 6-11 (or 2 weeks before Great Lent) - the Publican and the Pharisee
- February 20-25 (week before Lent) - Cheese (or meat)
- April 17-22 - Easter (or Bright Week)
- June 5-10 - Troitskaya
What you need to know before choosing a wedding date
If you performed a wedding on a day prohibited by the church, the sacrament is still considered valid. Those. even if you got married on the day when you can't get married, the ritual is considered perfect in any case. This does not mean that you can get married whenever you want. This means that the event should be treated responsibly, and risk should be taken only in the most extreme cases and with the consent of the church.
The wedding should be approached responsibly. The sacrament must be preceded by the civil registration of the marriage. If the marriage is not formalized according to the law, the church may refuse the sacrament. In addition, the civil registration of marriage indicates that the newlyweds are not relatives, and are not in extraneous ties. Those. when choosing a date, you should make an amendment in the queue in the registry office. Often, it is not possible to reserve a place earlier than 2 months in advance. Therefore, you should choose your wedding date in advance.
Choosing a wedding date is a fairly strict process. However, there are exceptions. But by individual agreement, only the ruling bishop can make a decision to marry on a forbidden day. This should also be taken into account.