Vine. Signs and symbols of faith in Orthodoxy Vine leaf symbol
One of the most ancient symbols of fertility, abundance and wealth is grapes. This symbol has an impeccable reputation, which was further strengthened by Christianity. In the Christian tradition, a bunch of grapes symbolizes spiritual life “on the vine,” salvation and rebirth. The Bible depicts the vine as the emblem of the Promised Land and the sign of God's chosen people. The Orthodox Christian tradition considers the symbol of a bunch of grapes to be a symbol of the unity of God with man. Need I remind you that wine in Christianity symbolizes the blood of Christ, and grapes are often found on the pages of the Gospel, as a symbol of man’s belonging to God.
Grapes are an emblem of salvation and rebirth, which is why the image of a vine is typical for the ornamental compositions of the first Christian tombs. And then for church stained glass windows. Another meaning of grapes is truth. “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser” (John 15:1). It is known that medieval iconography depicted Christ kneeling in a wine press. There is also a statement about this by one of the Church Fathers, St. Augustine, who likened Jesus to a bunch of grapes placed under a press, and the juice that flows out from under the press is the wrath of the Lord. In Orthodox symbolism, the grapevine is associated with a special type of cross - the “grapevine” cross. Ripe grapes have been a symbol of many Christian martyrs. The symbol of the grapevine still decorates iconostases and wall paintings in Orthodox churches and is one of the most famous images on the most ancient Christian Orthodox churches.
The symbol of the stone represents God's building, which is not afraid of storms and winds. This is a symbol of the Church of God. Orthodoxy defines three names for the symbol of stone: “foundation stone,” “cornerstone,” and “living stones.” All of these statements are taken from Scripture and are consistent with the words of God. And, if the “foundation stone” and “cornerstone” are symbols related to Christ himself, then the “living stones” are, of course, believers who honor God the Father and the Son.
Such symbolism can often be found in Orthodox churches in Crimea. It is interesting to visit there, especially since holidays in the private sector in Crimea can be obtained at quite reasonable and low prices. Of course, the symbol of stone in Orthodoxy is one of the most striking and understandable for a believer, since it reflects the essence of God himself and the Orthodox Church. The stone, otherwise known as a stronghold, is the most worthy symbol reflecting the power of the Word of God, His church and the savior himself. The combination of a stone and a vine in Christian symbolism carries a capacious semantic meaning, representing a real Christian sacrament of the creation and development of the Church of Christ.
GRAPE- uh then the borrowing from the Old Church Slavonic language is a calque of the Gothic weinagards ( wein"wine", guards"city"). The original meaning is “garden”.
Different peoples have created dozens, if not hundreds of myths and legends about grapes - more than about any other plant. One of the most popular is the Thracian legend: in one of the villages there lived an old, sad, unwanted homeless goat. In the fall, amazing changes happened to him: the goat began to jump up cheerfully and playfully cling to passers-by.
The peasants became interested in the changes in the goat's mood, so they began to monitor him. It soon became clear that the goat's mood changed for the better after he ate the crushed grape bunches left over from the harvest, in which the grape juice had already fermented and transformed into a kind of wine. This is what made the goat drunk, and his mood improved. People tasted the fermented juice and felt the effects of alcohol for the first time. The goat was recognized as the discoverer of wine, and people learned how to make it
An ancient Slavic legend tells that the forbidden tree from paradise was not an apple tree, but a vine bush. Our Slavic ancestors considered the intoxicating drink an integral attribute of love and family wealth. They claimed that it was Lada, the goddess of the hearth, who taught Kvasura, who later became the god of winemaking, to prepare a solar drink - surya.
The silver-haired Legina said:
Suritsa is boiled in a golden cauldron,
take it, try Suritsa, but remember!
The first cup gives strength,
banishes pain, fatigue and infirmity...
The second cup gives joy and eternal youth,
banishes oppressive old age...
The third cup is superfluous for people,
it turns a person into an animal..."
"Santiy Vedas of Perun".
In Christian culture, the grapevine was an important symbol of spiritual life. In the Old Testament, grapes symbolized the Tree of Life, and wine is a symbol of the union concluded between God and humanity after the Flood and renewed by Jesus, who gave people his blood in the form of wine before shedding it for people on the cross. The vine symbolizes Christ, who said: “I am the Vine, and you are the branches.”
Grapes came to Ukraine much later - in the second half of the 17th century. I think that's why Ukrainian There are practically no myths and legends about it, but grapes occupy a very noticeable and honorable place in national traditions and rituals.
In the minds of the people, grape juice is God's blood, a vineyard is humanity, an individual vine is a country, a bunch of grapes is a family, and a berry is an individual person. Therefore, for a long time in Ukraine there was a respectful attitude towards grapes: its vine was consecrated on Palm Sunday, and icons were decorated with towels - devout icons with grape motifs. Grape seeds could not be thrown on the ground so that no one would step on them; they believed that it protected people from evil forces, gave love and marriage to young people, and fertility to livestock.
In folk culture, grapes symbolize family, the beauty and strength of family life; they are a symbol of fertility, prosperity, wealth and hard work. Gives health to the sick, strength to men, beauty to women. A grape garden is a field of life in which the husband is a sower, and the wife is obliged to grow and care for the family tree.
Wedding wreaths were woven from the grapevine; wedding breads and towels were decorated with its image, so that the family would always have prosperity and well-being. Traditionally, the bride was sprinkled with dried grapes, nuts, and grain so that she would have children. On Ivan Kupala they used a grapevine to tell fortunes: they threw it into the fire; whoever jumped over it would have a quick wedding.
An old Ukrainian proverb says: “Wine berries are a wonderful food,” but not everyone can grow them; they require a lot of hard work. This is stated in the old Ukrainian fairy tale “The Fox and the Lazy Nekhailo.”
There lived a fox with her cubs in a vineyard. An owner named Nekhailo came there in the spring and saw that young grass had grown between the vines. I scratched my head: okay, tomorrow I’ll come with a sickle and cut off all the grass. The little foxes heard this, ran to their mother, hurrying her, they must leave quickly, otherwise they will all disappear. But the fox calmed them down, she has lived here for a long time and knows the owner well, they don’t need to be afraid of anything. A week passes, then another. Nekhailo came to the vineyard with a sickle, but the grass was already tall and couldn’t be taken with a sickle. He waved his hand, okay, I’ll come tomorrow with a scythe and mow all the grass. Again the frightened little foxes ran to their mother and again she calmed them down.
A couple of months passed, Nekhailo came again, this time with a scythe. I tried to mow, but the grass was tall and hard and the scythe couldn’t handle it. I stood there, thought Nekhailo, okay, I’ll burn all the weed. The fox cubs told their mother about this. But now we’re running away, said the old fox, This he will do it.
Moscow, metro station "Novokuznetskaya". This station on the Zamoskvoretskaya line was opened in 1943.
Authors of the project: I. G. Taranov, N. A. Bykova
Sculptors: N.V. Tomsky, A.E. Zelensky, S.M. Rabinovich, N.M. Stamm
Artist: A. A. Deineka
Pay your attention to the benches located in the station lobby. Some of them are decorated with vine.
GRAPES (vine, bunch, leaves)- one of the oldest symbols of fertility and abundance, as well as vitality and cheerfulness, used by the peoples of the ancient states of the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
In biblical symbolism, the grapevine is a symbol of the people, the nation. This comparison came from specific facts and ideas: in Palestine there were vines that were up to 0.5 m in diameter and the height (length) of a 10-story building. A cluster of such vines usually weighed 5-6 kg, and the grapes reached the size of a plum and sat tightly in the cluster, and the clusters tightly on the branches of the vines. One such vine fed the whole family, clan.
At the same time the grapevine was a symbol of settled life, and living under one's own vine was considered a symbol of home comfort and a prosperous life.
Christianity transferred into its symbolism and rethought these ancient symbolic meanings of the vine, for it initially acted in the same Hellenistic region.
The vine in the Gospel symbolizes all of Christianity, the entire body of believers, bunch of grapes - followers of Christ, often the closest followers of Christ.
In ancient times, the image of a grapevine was one of the components of the cornucopia as an emblem of fertility, and a wreath of grape leaves was the emblem of Dionysus (Bacchus). Not only in Asia Minor, but also in the Middle East, the Black Sea region and Transcaucasia, grapes have always served as an emblem of fertility and life. Pokhlebkin V.V. Dictionary of international symbols and emblems.
Vine is a symbol of the harvest and autumn season. Grapes are also used as a symbol of fertility. The vine is of great importance in Jewish culture and can often be used as decorative element in synagogues, where twelve bunches of grapes symbolize twelve tribes of Israel. In the early Christianity the vine symbolized Jesus Christ, the branches symbolized his disciples, and the berries symbolized the wine/blood of Jesus. Sandra Forti. Symbols. Encyclopedia.
One of the bas-reliefs located above the benches also attracts attention. On the blades of the four axes included in the composition, four symmetrical (equiaxial) cross. Perhaps these are just traces of attaching the bas-relief to the wall. (But on other bas-reliefs, where axes were absent from the composition, “traces of fastening” could not be found). However, this type of cross in European symbolism is known as "Greek cross"
Greek cross.
All four axes of the Greek cross are the same length. This is one of the simplest symbols, which has been used since ancient times to denote various concepts. In Ancient Greece, he personified the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. In the Middle East, the same symbol was used to represent the four cardinal directions - north, south, east and west - and the four winds. It was also used in Buddhism to represent two intersecting thunderbolts that represented the power of the Buddha's wisdom; it is called visra vajra and denotes Buddhist ritual objects. In Aztec mythology, such a cross represents a meeting place or intersection of roads dedicated to the god Yacatecuhtli (“Lord who shows the way”). Sandra Forti. Symbols. Encyclopedia.
What do grapes and vines symbolize?
- Grapevine - Symbol of fertility and life. The Tree of Life, and in some traditions - the Tree of Knowledge. Sometimes dedicated to dying gods. A vine with bunches of grapes symbolizes fertility and passion, a wild vine symbolizes deceit and treachery. In Buddhism, the tangled vine of greed and desire must be cut at the very root. In Christianity, Christ is the true vine, and its followers are its branches (John 15). It also symbolizes the church and believers. Depicted as the Tree of Life with doves resting on its branches, the vine symbolizes souls resting in Christ and spiritual fertility. The vine with ears of bread symbolizes the Eucharist. In Egypt, the vine is dedicated to Osiris. In the Greco-Roman tradition, this tree is primarily considered a symbol of Dionysus (Bacchus), and is also dedicated to Apollo. Among the Jews, the grapevine symbolizes the people of Israel as God's chosen ones, and depicted together with the fig tree - peace and abundance. In Sumerian-Semitic mythology it is dedicated to Tammuz and Baal and is an attribute of the goddess of wine Geshtinanna.
The grapevine is the gospel image of Christ, the only source of life for man, which He gives through the sacrament. The symbol of the vine also has the meaning of the Church: its members are branches; bunches of grapes, which birds often peck, are a symbol of Communion - a way of life in Christ. The vine in the Old Testament is a symbol of the promised land, in the New - paradise; In this sense, the vine has been used for a long time as a decorative element. Here is a perfect image of a vine from the mosaics of the Mausoleum of San Constanza in Rome.
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Grapes are one of the symbols of the Christian religion.
The symbolism is interpreted by the words of Christ from the Gospel of John: I am the vine. The disciple-apostles were interpreted as escapees. The vine and grapes also symbolize the components of the sacrament - bread and wine, the body and blood of Christ. In the Old Testament tradition, the vine represented the Jews as God's chosen people. Along with the fig tree, the vine is a plant symbol of peace and prosperity. If grapes are a symbol of life, then raisins are death.
The symbolism of raisins as dried grape berries was certainly used in funeral rites. In secular art, bunches of grapes are an attribute of Bacchus and the personification of Autumn. They serve as a sign of September. The image of a grapevine was often used as a decorative motif. It is found on frescoes of Roman catacombs, on Christian sarcophagi, Byzantine mosaics, medieval stained glass windows and stone sculptures.
Source : Hall J. Dictionary of plots and symbols in art. M., 1999; Foley J. Encyclopedia of signs and symbols. M., 1997.
The vine symbolizes Christ. “I am the true vine,” He said during the Last Supper (John 15:1). Its branches are symbols of the disciples and followers of Christ, and its fruits are symbols of good deeds performed by Christians. If a branch does not bear good fruit, it is cut off and thrown into the fire. Likewise, people - if they do not do good deeds, they perish in fiery hell. It is no coincidence that the favorite motif of carvings decorating the iconostasis of Russian churches is a grapevine with ripe clusters. Only grape wine is transformed into the Blood of Christ at the liturgy. - The vine is one of the most common symbols of the Christian religion, according to the words of Christ: “I am the vine” (“Gospel of John”, 15:1); students are shoots; the vine and grapes symbolize the wine and bread of communion, the body and blood of Christ. In Hebrew symbolism, the vine represents the Israelites as God's chosen people; together with the fig tree, it is a symbol of peace and prosperity.
The appearance of cultivated grapes in Ancient Greece was associated with Dionysus, the god of vegetation, the patron saint of viticulture and winemaking. Other names of Dionysus are Bacchus, Bacchus, Bacchus. Many legends and traditions are associated with his cult, which is older than the cult of the Olympian gods and even the cult of the earth goddess Gaia. Modern boots explain the origin of cultivated grapes from wild forest grapes. - I (Jesus Christ) am the vine, and you are the branches; He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
(John 15:5) - As usual: dying and resurrection.
- steps to enlightenment seem to be the same as those of the Sufis
03/01/15 Today Elena Pavlovna Safonova’s kids continue their lesson about Christian symbols.
The children got acquainted with the grapevine - a symbol of Christ and the Christian faith.
Vine- the gospel image of Christ, the only source of life for man, which He gives through the sacrament. The symbol of the vine also has the meaning of the Church: its members are branches; bunches of grapes, which birds often peck, are a symbol of Communion - a way of life in Christ. The vine in the Old Testament is a symbol of the Promised Land, in the New Testament it is a symbol of paradise.
Ripe grapes have been a symbol of many Christian martyrs. The symbol of the grapevine still decorates iconostases and wall paintings in Orthodox churches and is one of the most famous images on the most ancient Christian Orthodox churches. The Orthodox Christian tradition considers the symbol of a bunch of grapes to be a symbol of the unity of God with man. Need I remind you that wine in Christianity symbolizes the blood of Christ, and grapes are often found on the pages of the Gospel, as a symbol of man’s belonging to God. Bread and wine taken together correspond to “flesh and blood.”
Sunday School children receive communion often and know it. The Lord gives Himself to everyone, but those who believe Him and love Him—the children of His Church—accept Him. Communion is the grace-filled communion of the soul with the higher nature and in it with eternal life. We can compare Communion with the “nutrition” of the soul, which it should receive after its “birth” in the Sacrament of Baptism. And just as a person is born into the world by the flesh once, and then feeds for the rest of his life, so Baptism is a one-time event, but we must resort to Communion regularly.
The lesson is taught by Svetlana Anatolyevna Provatorova:
To work the vine, we needed simple materials: leaf stencils, paper twine, colored napkins, colored paper, PVA glue and MOMENT paste glue (for better gluing of the twine), a disposable paper plate for display.
For the vine we took paper twine. We twisted a light flagellum from three pieces. The ends of the twine were twisted around a pencil and a toothpick to create antennae. Using a stencil, we traced the silhouette of a leaf and cut it out from different shades of green. It worked out - one leaf hid in the shade and the other in the sun.
And from simple napkins we cut into squares and carefully formed balls (use our palms to round them well) - we got berries. When we look at the bunch, we see different shades of berries. We got the same berries.
This is how a masterpiece is gradually born. Glue the vine, and then the berries, forming a bunch. We all have time to relax, walk around, have fun, and help a friend!!!
Glue the leaves on which the veins are drawn. We make a bend along the central veins, giving a natural look to the leaf. Lightly cover the bunch with a leaf.
So... And now the fun part! Some children have already finished their work, which for others was an alarm signal... hurry, finish quickly... But no! We continue to patiently finish the work. All!!! Ready!!! IT'S A LOVE, HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!
Wow, the children said that it was THEM and the LORD. This means they understand what they are doing. They don’t just make things, but think about the work and what it represents.HERE IS THE MAGICAL WORLD OF PAPER FOR YOU! There are so many, many interesting things you can do.
How beautiful our stand is! It would be nice to present children’s works somewhere for an exhibition.
As always, at the end of the month we congratulate our birthday people on Angel Day!
