Folk signs for January 13: what can and cannot be done

In Russia, omens have been given special importance since ancient times. They were used to judge the weather, when to sow and harvest, and what to expect in the future. Therefore, every day of the national calendar was full of rituals and superstitions. Izvestia tells about the popular signs of Tuesday, January 13, and what church holidays are celebrated on this day.

Folk signs for January 13

In Russia, January 13 was celebrated

Other signs of the day:

What not to do on January 13th

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On this holiday it is customary to have a lavish feast and put on plays

What else can not be done on January 13:

What is the church holiday on January 13th?

The Orthodox Church celebrates on January 13

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The Church calls for the abandonment of fortune-telling and superstition on the saint's memorial day.

Prayers on January 13th

They pray to St. Melania of Rome for wisdom in the disposal of earthly goods, strengthening in faith and giving strength to change her life for the better. She is also asked to help women with difficult childbirth. They pray to St. Paisius of Svyatogorets for solace in sorrows, healing from diseases, especially in cancer, and deliverance from sinful passions and mental anxieties.

Melania's Prayer to the Romans

"O holy saint of God, Venerable Mother Melania! Having labored with good deeds on earth, you have received in heaven the crown of righteousness, which the Lord has prepared for all who love Him. As we gaze upon your holy image, we rejoice at the glorious end of your residence and honor your holy memory. But you, standing before the Throne of God, accept our supplications and offer them to the All-merciful God, that He may forgive us every sin and help us against the wiles of the devil, so that, having been delivered from sorrows, diseases, troubles, and diseases, and all evil, we may live piously and righteously in this age and be worthy of your intercession, if You are unworthy to see the good in the land of the living, glorifying God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen to that."

Prayer to Paisius of Svyatogorets

"Oh, our holy, venerable and God-bearing Father, <... We beseech you: turn us away from the path of our sins and teach us to bear the perfect fruits of repentance and renewal of our souls in Christ. Holy Father, in the days of your earthly life you cured many grievous illnesses and incurable diseases, and healed the souls of those who suffer from sin and sorrows; but now, standing before God, bow down to His mercy for us, so that through your intercession He may heal us also, who lovingly honor your holy memory, and grant us strength in temptation, courage in May God grant us the forgiveness of all our sins in our struggle against the spirit of malice, which seeks our eternal destruction... May He teach us what it is fitting for us to do, so that I may serve Him, as it is fitting for our neighbors to serve with love and humility. To her, holy Father, guide us, following the example of your holy life, filled with love and self-sacrifice, rejecting the fetters of a sinful life, ascend to the heavenly palaces, where we will praise our All-merciful Tri-Hypostatic Lord forever and ever. Amen to that."

Earlier, Izvestia told what they pray to the martyr Anisiya of Solun.

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