Today, April 30, the believers of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine in the new style are honored by the Apostle Jacob Zevedev, one of the closest disciples of Jesus Christ. People call this day warm - it is believed that spring is gaining strength.
Who is the Apostle Jacob
The Apostle Jacob lived in the 1st century, was the brother of John the Theologian and one of the twelve apostles. He witnessed many miracles of Jesus: the resurrection of Jair's daughter, the Transfiguration on Mount Favor, and even accompanied Christ in the most important moments of his earthly life. Subsequently, Jacob preached Christianity in other countries, for which he was executed on the orders of King Herod Agrippa. His relics were later transferred to the Spanish city of Santiago de Cos.
Church holiday on the old calendar
Julian style is April 30 - the day of memory of the Holy Martyr Simeon, Bishop of Persian, who died for faith in the IV century.
Folk signs on Jacob warm
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Clean sky today - until clear summer.
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If the evening is starry - there will be a lot of thunderstorms in the summer.
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The hail of this day is before the rainy summer.
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If April 30 is raining - there will be many weddings in the fall.
It was also believed that Jacob determine what the harvest and the weather will be for the summer.
That cannot be done on April 30
On St. Jacob's Day:
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You cannot quarrel, swear, find out relationships;
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Do not go the long road;
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It is forbidden to mention old images - it is considered a bad sign.
The church warns against gossip, greed, laziness and envy.
What is worth doing on this holiday
On this day, they pray to St. James for strength and endurance in difficult situations, about success in work and field affairs. A good sign is to see the dawn or sunset - it will bring luck.
Who celebrates the name day
Birthdays on April 30 is celebrated:
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By the new style: Jacob, Maxim, Basil, Ignatus, Nikita
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Old style: Alexander, Adrian, Ephraim, Michael, Makar, Semen, Fedor, Thomas
