On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Orthodox believers mention the novinolyan calendar, the faithful prince Igor Chernihiv and Kiev, as well as honor the Igor's icon of the Mother of God. In addition, this day, the old style is honored by St. Leonti Rostovsky. In the folk calendar, the date coincides with the holiday of Dorophy.
Who is Prince Igor?
Prince Igor was a descendant of Yaroslav the Wise and lived in the XII century. Through the strife, he was captured, where, according to legend, he almost died. He then accepted monasticism and devoted his life to prayer. However, he was killed by an angry crowd just in the temple during his service.
His body was later transferred to Chernihiv, to the Transfiguration Cathedral. The Orthodox Church honors him as a faithful prince and a passionate.
Igor icon: helps with betrayal and despair
The Igor's Icon of the Mother of God is a miraculous image, before which Prince Igor prayed in his last moments of life. She is considered an assistant in the fight against ailments, despair, fear, family conflicts and betrayal.
The shrine disappeared after 1924-the icon was removed for restoration from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, after which its further fate is unknown.
What is the old -style holiday?
On the church calendar on the Julian style, June 5 is the day of memory of St. Leonti Rostov and Kiev-Pechersk, as well as the day of his relics.
Traditions and folk signs on June 5
On June 5, the people will be known as Dorofius Day, or "rowan of the night", because it is at this time that the shortest nights of the year begin.
This day is good:
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plant cucumbers,
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weed the beds (weeds will not grow long),
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To do cleaning and household chores.
Not worth:
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quarrel, envy, gossip,
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raise things or money found on the road - to illness or loss,
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To tell dreams - can "come up on the contrary."
Who celebrates the name day
The birthday of June 5 is celebrated by George, Dmitry, Igor, Konstantin, Leonid, Marco, Michael, Nicholas, Petro, Fedor. According to the Julian calendar, Mary and Darya.
It is believed that born this day have great empathy and willpower.
