Peter and Fevronia Day
The Day of Saint Peter and Saint Fevronia (Russian: День Святых Петра и Февроньи / Den' Svyatyh Petra i Phevronii) also known as the Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness (Russian: Де́нь семьи́, любви́ и ве́рности / Den' sem'i lyubvi i vernosti), the Orthodox patrons of marriage, was officially introduced in Russia in 2008. Svetlana Medvedeva is among the most active promoters of the new holiday. Its symbol is a white daisy.
| Saints Peter and Fevronia Day | |
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Mural Art of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom at the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, circa 2000 | |
| Observed by | Russia |
| Type | Cultural, Orthodox |
| Significance | Feast day of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, Day of Love and Fidelity celebrated between Marrieds |
| Observances | Sending greeting cards, gifts and flowers (oxeye daisy), dating, church services |
| Date | July 8 |
| Next time | 8 July 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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