Today, April 30, believers of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honor the apostle James Zebedee, one of the closest disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the new style. The people call this day James the Warm - it is believed that after him spring gains strength.
Who is the apostle James?
The Apostle James lived in the 1st century, was the brother of John the Theologian and one of the twelve apostles. He witnessed many of Jesus' miracles: the resurrection of Jairus' daughter, the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, and even accompanied Christ at the most important moments of His earthly life. Later, James preached Christianity in other countries, for which he was executed by order of King Herod Agrippa. His relics were later transferred to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.
Church holiday according to the old calendar
According to the Julian style, April 30 is the memorial day of the holy martyr Simeon, Bishop of Persia, who died for his faith in the 4th century.
Folk omens on Yakov Teply
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Clear skies today mean a clear summer.
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If the evening is starry, there will be many thunderstorms in the summer.
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Hail this day means a rainy summer.
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If it rains on April 30, there will be many weddings in the fall.
It was also believed that Jacob determined what the harvest and weather would be like for the summer.
What not to do on April 30
On St. James' Day:
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you can't quarrel, swear, or sort things out;
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you should not go on a long journey;
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It is forbidden to bring up old grievances - this is considered a bad sign.
The Church warns against gossip, greed, laziness, and envy.
What to do on this holiday
On this day, people pray to Saint James for strength and endurance in difficult life situations, for success in work and field work. It is considered a good omen to see the sunrise or sunset - this will bring good luck.
Who is celebrating a birthday?
Name days on April 30 are celebrated by:
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in the new style: Yakiv, Maksym, Vasyl, Ignat, Nikita
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old style: Alexander, Adrian, Ephraim, Mikhail, Makar, Semyon, Fedor, Thomas
