Light Saturday April 26: traditions, signs and prohibitions

On Saturday, April 26, according to the new church calendar, the believers honors the Holy Martyr Vasily, Bishop of Amassia, and Glafir Amassian Virgin. Also today the Orthodox celebrate the Saturday - the final day of Easter week.

Since 2023, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has switched to a new calendar style, so the non -transitional holidays have shifted 13 days earlier. At the same time, some believers continue to adhere to the old style.

Who is honored on April 26:

The Holy Martyr Vasily lived in the IV century in Asia Minor. He defended Christians from the persecution of the Emperor Licinia. Basil sheltered the Virgin Glafir, who ran away from persecution, helped her build a temple, but because of the denunciation of both they were called to the emperor. Glafira died on the way, and Vasily was executed for refusing to renounce the faith.

The old style is also mentioned today by the Holy Martyr Artemon.

Traditions and Signs on April 26:

  • If frost in the morning, it will be cold for another week.

  • If the birch blossoms, it is time to plant potatoes.

  • If you hear thunder, you can work in the garden tomorrow.

  • If the cuckoo shakes - there will be good weather.

The swallow that runs the nest on the house of this day promises well -being and replenishment in the family.

What not to do:

In the light of Saturday, it is forbidden to quarrel, to refuse help, to work physically. It is also considered a sin to offend birds.

What can be done:

Today it is customary to pray St. Basil for protection in difficult times, and Saint Glafir - about health and good harvest. People are also advised to sow peas and eat peas for good health.

Who celebrates Angel Day today:

Birthdays note: Glafira, Basil, Ivan, Nicholas, Nestor, Peter, Stepan.
Old style: Martha, Martha, George, Yegor, Dmitry, Theodosius.

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