What holiday do Christians celebrate on February 19, what to pray for, signs and prohibitions of the day.
On February 19, Orthodox believers remember the bishop of the Smyrna Church, Venerable Vukola, a disciple of the holy apostle and evangelist John the Theologian.
On this day, the spring festival of cows usually began, so the national holiday on February 19, 2023 is called Vukol Telyatnik. Parents believed that this saint protects newborn calves.
The Orthodox holiday of February 19 is the day of memory of Reverend Vukol
Venerable Vukol was the first bishop of the Church of Smyrna (Asia Minor). It was installed by Ivan the Theologian. At one time, Saint Vukol converted and baptized many pagans. He was respected as a wise and experienced mentor.
The saint died around 100-105, but even after his death he continued to help people. A myrtle tree grew near the monk’s coffin, which healed the sick.
Signs of February 19
Based on the omens of this day, the future weather was judged:
- if it snows, the summer will be cold;
- blizzard on February 19 – to be quick in the spring, fog – to changeable weather;
- if birds fly low – it will be cold;
- a cold day – March will be warm.
What can’t be done today
On this day, it is forbidden to borrow money and lend anything from the house – the house will leave well-being. It is also not possible to ask a pregnant woman about the sex of the child, otherwise the child will be born with a birthmark.
Our ancestors noticed that if the weather is bad on this day, then autumn will be like that. And if a calf is born, you can’t tell anyone about it – it can get sick.
What can be done on February 19
Saint Vukola is prayed for good health for the whole family and is asked to heal from diseases that already exist. The saint was also asked for personal happiness – Vukola should pray for those who want to find a partner, and she will be found soon.
On this day, the cows were given a lot of the best fodder, and the barn was fumigated with thyme – so that the calves were born strong, and the cow gave a lot of milk.
A dream on the night of February 19 is considered auspicious, and you cannot tell anyone about it. If the dream is good, it will come true within 8 days, if it is bad, then you need to look out the window and say: “Where the night goes, there goes the dream.”
