Church holiday October 25, 2026: Andron Stargazer - signs, traditions and prohibitions

Who does the church remember

The Martyrs Probus, Tarach, and Andronicus suffered for their faith about 304 in the city of Anazarbas in Asia Minor during the persecutions under the emperor Diocletian. When the ruler demanded that they sacrifice to the pagan gods, Christians refused, confessing their faith in Christ. They were severely tortured, but they remained adamant. There was an earthquake at the time of the execution, and many Gentiles believed when they saw it. The martyrs died around the year 304.

On the same day, the church honors the memory of the Holy Fathers of the VII Ecumenical Council (787), which restored the veneration of icons after the period of iconoclasm. The Council approved the dogma of icon worship, explaining that the honor given to the image goes back to the original.

Martyr Andronikos (the same name to the saint from among the three martyrs) in the popular consciousness gave the name of the day - Andron the Stargazer. He was known for his insight and ability to read the signs.

Folk traditions

In Russia, Andron Stargazer was considered the day when the stars can tell the weather and harvest. The peasants went out in the evening and watched the night sky.

From this day on, the first real cold weather began, and people finally switched to winter clothes. Also, on October 25, it was customary to do household chores: insulate windows, repair stoves, prepare the house for the winter.

Another tradition is divination by the stars. If the stars are bright and flickering, they wait for frosts, if dim - to the thaw.

Notes for 25 October

Bright stars in the sky for a frosty winter.

Dim stars for a mild and snowy winter.

If snow falls on Androna, winter will be established early.

A strong wind on this day - to frequent snowstorms in winter.

In the morning, fog is for a good harvest next year.

If there are many leaves on the trees, winter will be late.

Thunder on Androna - for a short autumn.

What can and cannot be done

You can:

Watch the stars and make wishes.

Doing household chores: insulate the windows, prepare the house for winter.

Clean the house and the yard.

Help those in need and take care of loved ones.

You can't:

Laziness and postponing household chores.

Fighting and swearing - conflicts on this day can last for a long time.

To brag about your achievements is to lose luck.

Refuse to help the petitioner.

Washing and leaving dirty dishes overnight was thought to bring poverty.

Prayer to the holy martyr n

Believers turn to Saints Probus, Tarahu and Andronicus with requests for protection from ills, diseases and ill-wishers, as well as for help in difficult life situations. On this day it is also customary to pray to the holy fathers of the VII Ecumenical Council for the strengthening of faith and protection from false teachings.