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HydrangeasPokrova, the Feast of the Intercession of the Mother of God, is one of the most revered holidays in Ukraine. Since 2023, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church have celebrated it on October 1, together with the Day of Defenders and Ukrainian Cossacks Day. Here you will find Pokrova wishes: short, religious, for defenders, family and friends, plus poems.
For texts for the national holiday on the same day, see Day of Defenders of Ukraine wishes, and if someone close has a name day, see name day wishes.
Short Pokrova wishes
- Happy Feast of the Intercession! Peace, protection and warmth to your family.
- Happy Pokrova! May the Mother of God protect you and your loved ones.
- Happy Pokrova! May your home be cozy and your heart at peace.
- Happy Pokrova! Health, kindness and God's grace to you.
- Happy Feast of the Intercession! May her veil protect Ukraine.
- Happy holiday! May autumn be generous and winter warm.
- Happy Pokrova! Peace above and harmony in the family.
- Happy bright holiday! May every day be under God's protection.
- Happy Pokrova! May your sincere prayers be answered.
- Happy Pokrova! Love, faith and hope to you.
Religious greetings
- Happy Feast of the Intercession of the Mother of God! May she spread her veil over you and keep you from all harm.
- Happy Pokrova! May prayer bring you peace and faith give you strength to overcome difficulties.
- Happy Pokrova! May the Most Holy Mother of God guard your home, your children and everyone you love.
- Happy holiday! May God's grace fill your heart and your family live in peace and love.
Pokrova wishes for defenders
- Happy Pokrova and Defenders Day! May the Mother of God cover you with her veil and bring you home safe.
- Dear defenders! Happy Pokrova. Thank you for your courage — we pray for you.
- Happy Pokrova and Cossacks Day! May Cossack strength and faith lead you to victory.
Wishes for family and friends
- Mom, happy Pokrova! Thank you for your prayers and care. May the Mother of God keep you safe.
- Friends, happy Pokrova! May your homes be warm and your tables full.
- Happy Pokrova, my dear ones! May autumn bring cozy evenings with family.
- Happy Pokrova! May each of us feel the protection, love and support of those close to us.
Folk wishes for young women
In folk tradition, Pokrova opened the wedding season, and young women asked the Mother of God for a good groom. So unmarried friends are often wished a happy fate.
- Happy Pokrova! May the Mother of God send you a good fate and true love.
- Happy holiday! May this year's Pokrova bring you a wedding wreath.
- Happy Pokrova! May you have someone by your side who keeps you warm even in the coldest winter.
Pokrova poems
May the Mother of God's veil
Shield your home from every gale,
Bring you peace and warmth and light
Through each autumn day and night.
As autumn leaves begin to fall,
May blessings come to one and all.
Happy Pokrova, friends so dear —
May joy be with you all the year.
Flowers for Pokrova
For Pokrova, restrained autumn bouquets are appropriate: chamomiles, chrysanthemums, yellow and white roses. Flowers are given to a mother, grandmother, godmother or the hostess of the home you visit. If a wedding is planned in the family, see our wedding wishes.
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More options are in the white flowers, yellow roses and flowers in a box sections.
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FAQ
When is Pokrova celebrated in Ukraine?
On October 1. After the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church switched to the Revised Julian calendar in 2023, the feast moved from October 14.
What is a short Pokrova greeting?
"Happy Feast of the Intercession! Peace, protection and warmth to your family."
Why is Pokrova linked to the Cossacks?
The Cossacks regarded the Mother of God as their patroness, so Ukrainian Cossacks Day is also celebrated on this day.
In summer, you may need our Trinity and Pentecost wishes.
Summer holidays with blessed honey and poppies are in our Makoviya wishes.
The previous feast of the Mother of God is the Nativity of the Theotokos (September 8).
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
