What Orthodox holiday do Christians celebrate on February 12 and what should be done today – find out at .
At the time when there were strife in Constantinople in the 11th century, people glorified three saints: John Chrysostom, Gregory the Theologian and Basil the Great. The people could not decide which of the saints was more important than the others, and disputes arose on this basis. Such conflicts offended the Christian faith, so all three saints appeared to Bishop John to convince people not to quarrel, since each of the saints and all of them together are one.
The bishop told the people about it, and since then they began to celebrate the Orthodox and national holiday on February 12 – the Cathedral of the Three Saints or Triochsvyatiye.
The Orthodox holiday of February 12 is the day of memory of the holy martyr Hippolytus
Saint Hippolytus was the bishop of Ostia, located at the mouth of Rome. When he learned about the persecution of Christians and their suffering for their faith, despite the late summer, he appeared at the court and exposed the pagans for inhuman acts. For this, Hippolytus was tortured for a long time, and then tied up and thrown into the sea. His relics are still preserved in Rome.
Signs of February 12
Folk signs today / photo , Valery Shmakov
- snow falls in large flakes – there will be a thaw;
- clear sky with a northerly wind – until frost;
- the moon is red today – expect strong winds;
- crows gather near the house and hide under the roof – to a blizzard.
What can’t be done today
The Orthodox Church categorically forbids quarreling on this day – the conflict will drag on for a long time. If you are already in a dispute with someone, spiritual mentors recommend making peace on February 12. Women are forbidden to sew, embroider and knit on knitting needles on this date.
What can be done on February 12
Men on this day have long been engaged in farming – repairing and improving the homestead. You can also fix something in the house – such actions will attract well-being. Our ancestors performed a ritual to attract good luck for the coming year – they put an old pair of shoes outside the door.
