November 10 Russians honor the martyr Paraskeva

In the third century, this girl from a wealthy family who lived in Iconia (the territory of modern Turkey) took a vow of celibacy and devoted her life to preaching Christianity. For refusing to worship idols, the pagans subjected her to terrible torture, but God miraculously healed her wounds. As a result, the saint was executed, but the memory of her forever remained in the people.

Our ancestors believed that Paraskeva Friday protects the family hearth, heals from serious ailments and protects fields and livestock. On this day, it was customary to consecrate in the church the fruits of the new harvest, which were then carefully stored until the next year.

Also on this day remember St. Job Pochaevsky, who lived more than a hundred years. In the world his name was Ivan Iron. From a young age he chose the monastic path, famous for his incredible diligence and meekness. Even when he became abbot, he planted trees and fortified dams. Later Job retired to a cave on the Pochaev Mountain, where he spent his days in unceasing prayer. According to legend, during his prayers the cave was illuminated by the heavenly light. The saint died in 1651, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual strength and protection of the faith.

November 10 celebrate the name day Arseny, George, Dmitry, Ivan, Kuzma, Maxim, Nikolai, Pavel, Stepan, Terenty, Anna, Neonila, Praskovya, Athanasius.