A special holiday on October 30 is Hosea Kolesnik: history, traditions, omens
Every year on October 30, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 9th century before the Birth of Christ. In the national calendar, this day was named Hosea Kolesnik. In 2025, it falls on a Thursday. What is remarkable about this date, and what traditions are associated with it, read the Izvestia article.
What is the church holiday on October 30th?
Saint Hosea came from the tribe of Issachar and lived in the Kingdom of Israel in the 8th century BC during a period of spiritual and political crisis caused by mass idolatry. In the church tradition, he is considered one of the 12 minor prophets of the Old Testament, a contemporary of Isaiah, Micah and Amos. For more than 60 years, he denounced the moral decline of society, predicting the inevitable consequences, including the capture of Israel by the Assyrians.
Hosea's prophecies were characterized by imagery and deep symbolism. He became a herald of the coming events of the gospel story, foretold the flight of the Infant Jesus to Egypt, His three-day stay in the tomb, Resurrection and victory over death. In addition, the saint announced the cessation of sacrifices according to the law of Moses and the end of the Aaronic priesthood, pointing to the birth of a new spiritual era in which true Knowledge of God would spread throughout the earth.
The prophet died at a very old age, and his spiritual legacy has been preserved in biblical texts as an example of deep faith, civic courage, and devotion to spiritual truth.
Traditions of the national holiday Hosea Kolesnik on October 30
In Russia, the day of the Prophet Hosea was considered an important seasonal milestone. On October 30, the tobogganing route opened, and the peasants removed the carts to the barns until spring. The popular name of the holiday, Hosea Kolesnik, is connected with this.
The men were engaged in the maintenance of the carts, the wheels were necessarily removed from the axles, they were examined for damage, lubricated, repaired. "According to the prophet Hosea, the wheel says goodbye to the axle until spring," the ancestors said.
On this day, it was customary to guess by the creaking of the wheels. If the cart rolls quietly, next year will be fruitful, if it creaks, you expect a difficult summer.
Another name for the holiday is Hosea Gryaznik. It reflects the atmosphere of this period — autumn off-road, rains, piercing wind, the end of one cycle of nature and the beginning of a new one.
What not to do on Hosea Kolesnik Holiday
In Russia, the holiday celebrated on October 30 was associated with several strict prohibitions. So, you shouldn't have washed or gone to the sauna on Hosea Kolesnik. The ancestors believed that this could anger the bath spirit, which would certainly take revenge in the future and cause harm.
What else you can't do on October 30th:
- to lend or borrow money, there is a risk of losing not only finances, but also trust.;
- Starting new businesses is bound to fail.;
- Having fun, having noisy feasts can cause trouble, the day requires silence and modesty.;
- sharing joy with outsiders — such openness will turn into tears.;
- Wearing the same clothes all day can attract the disease.
Folk signs for October 30th
On Hosea Kolesnik, the peasants observed nature, believing that it would tell them what the weather would be like in the near future. This helped to plan household chores for the coming months.:
- Dogs are silent — towards warming;
- There are few stars in the sky, leading to frosts and blizzards.;
- cats sleep all day — for prolonged warm weather;
- ducks and geese are actively flapping their wings for the rain.
Earlier, Izvestia reported on the traditions, prohibitions and signs of the special national holiday Longin Centurion.
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