Folk signs for September 5: what can and cannot be done

From time immemorial, people have attached special importance to omens. In Russia, they were used to judge the weather, the future harvest, and even fate. Every day of the national calendar was full of beliefs and prohibitions, which the ancestors strictly adhered to. Izvestia talks about the signs of September 5 and shares prayers for the day.

Folk signs for September 5, 2025

In Russia, on September 5, the day of the Lingonberry Magnifier was celebrated. Lingonberries ripened for the holiday, which was highly appreciated not only for its taste, but also for its healing properties. The berries were used to make jams, compotes and other preparations for the winter, and the leaves were added to medicinal tinctures for colds, inflammations, liver and kidney diseases. Also on this day, the oat harvest began.

On the holiday of the Lingonberry Magnifier, the ancestors paid attention to various signs.

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Omens for September 4th:

• cranes are flying low — the winter will be mild;
• peas bloomed in the beds — for a warm and long autumn;
• evening fog — welcome news and good weather;
• It's warm and sunny all day — September will be warm;
• thunder — for a dry and frosty autumn;
• morning frosts — winter will come early.

What not to do on September 5th

On the day of the Lingonberry Magnifier, the ancestors avoided drastic changes in life and making important decisions. It was believed that they could bring trouble to a person. Also, on this day, they did not make plans for the future, fearing that they would not come true.

What else can't be done on September 5th:

• lying in bed for a long time in the morning leads to illnesses;
• to lend money or products — together with them you can "give away" luck;
• Complaining about life will cause more trouble.;
• walking in dirty clothes leads to difficulties in later life;
• Using sharp objects is a high risk of injury.;
• mopping the floor, sweeping — along with dust and dirty water, you can "throw away" luck and prosperity.

Church holidays on September 5th

On September 5, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the martyr Luppus of Thessalonica, who lived in the late third and early fourth centuries. He was a servant of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica. After the execution of his master, Lupp, who showed deep faith and devotion, took his robe, washed with blood, and a ring. With the help of these shrines, he performed many miracles, healing the sick and casting out demons. For preaching Christianity, he was captured and beheaded by the sword on the orders of Emperor Maximian around 306.

Also on this day, believers remember the Holy Martyr Irenaeus of Lyon. He was born around the year 130 in Smyrna (modern Izmir, Turkey) and was a disciple of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, who, in turn, was a disciple of the Apostle John the Theologian. Irenaeus was sent to the Gallic city of Lugdunum (modern times). Lyon, France) for the preaching of Christianity. After the martyrdom of Bishop Pofin in 178, he was elected bishop of this city.

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During the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, Irenaeus actively defended the faith and fought against heresies, especially gnosticism. His main work, The Five Books Against Heresies, is an important source for understanding early Christianity. The saint was beheaded by a sword in 202 under Emperor Severus.

Prayer for September 5th

On September 5, believers can pray to Luppus of Thessalonica and Irenaeus of Lyons. Most often they are asked for healing from diseases, guidance on the right path and strengthening in faith.

Troparion to the Martyr Luppus of Thessalonica

"Thy martyr, O Lord, Lupus, in his suffering I have received an incorruptible crown from Thee, our God: for thou hast thy strength, overthrow the tormentors, and crush the demons of feeble insolence. Save our souls through your prayers."

Kontakion to the Martyr Luppus of Thessalonica

"You have appeared as a bright star, O glorious one of the world, proclaiming the Suns of Christ, through your dawns, O Passion-bearer Luppe, and you have extinguished all charm: give us light, praying unceasingly for all of us."

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Irenaeus of Lyon

"O great Saint Irenaeus of Christ, who hast received the words of the gospel truth from the lips of apostolic men! We fall down to you and pray to you: look down upon us from the height of heavenly glory, who seek your intercession, and grant us a prosperous and peaceful life, health and salvation, and well—being in all things; enlightenment to those who seek God, in the darkness of unbelief and despair. Help those who have deviated from the Orthodox faith and have been blinded by pernicious heresies into the understanding of the Truth to come and associate them with the holy Church of Christ. Help all Orthodox Christians with your holy prayers to almighty God, to get rid of pagan morals, disastrous heresies and sects, and false teachings of the evil ones. May we preserve through your prayers, and send up glory, thanksgiving, and worship to the Creator of all things and to God: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen to that."

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