Today, on January 29, the Orthodox believers commemorate the memory of St. Lawrence of the Kiev-Pechersk. He is known as a prisoner and healer whom people asked for help in the treatment of diseases, including eye.
Who is the Holy Laurent of Kiev-Pechersk
St. Laurentius lived in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and had the gift of healing. He was approached by people with various diseases, as well as those who suffered from ghost and damage. There is a known case when he helped a man who seemed to be obsessed with unclean power. Laurentius led him to the relics of the saints in the laurel, after which he found peace.
The saint is buried in the nearby caves of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, and his relics remain imperishable.
What is the church holiday on January 29 by old style
According to the Julian calendar, the worship of the Apostle Peter is celebrated on this day.
Folk signs on January 29
This day is popularly called Laurentius Day . It was believed that it can be both winter and almost spring, so they said: "Laurentii will be dragged in January, then March, and will be warm, and frost will be blown away."
Signs:
- If the month grows - the same weather will be in the first half of February;
- The red moon and noise in the forest - to the strong wind;
- if the snow creaks under your feet - August will be hot;
- Firewood is poorly fired - to warming.
That cannot be done today
- To swear, especially with relatives.
- Doing hard work, including women, is not recommended to work with threads and needles - it can "confuse the fate".
- Refusal to help the needy.
- Cut, cut, stab - there is a risk of injury.
What can be done on January 29
- Pray to St. Lavrenty about health, especially about healing eye diseases.
- The housewives are advised to bake pies with cabbage and treat them with relatives and neighbors - it was thought that it would bring welfare to the house.
Who celebrates the birthday of January 29
Today the Angel Day is celebrated: Jacob, Roman, Constantine, Ignatius, Laurentius, Dmitry, Ivan.
According to the old style of the name of Ivan, Maxim, Peter .
