Church holiday September 26, 2026: traditions, signs and prohibitions of Kornilov day

History of the Hieromartyr Cornelius

Cornelius lived in Rome in the first century and was a centurion - commanded a detachment of one hundred soldiers. He was a pagan, but he honored the God of Israel and led a pious life. One day an angel appeared to him and ordered him to find the Apostle Peter. Cornelius carried out the order, and Peter baptized him in his house. Cornelius became the first pagan to adopt Christianity.

He was later martyred for his faith. The Church honors him as a martyr.

History of the Resurrection of the Word

The feast of renewal of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Jerusalem is established in memory of the events of the IV century. Then the emperor Constantine the Great ordered to build a majestic temple on the site of the burial of Christ. Its consecration took place on September 13, 335. In memory of this event, a holiday was established, which was called the Resurrection of the Word.

Why is the day called Kornilov? n

People called September 26 Cornillus Day, or Cornille, because by this date the peasants completed the harvesting of root crops - turnips, carrots, beets, potatoes. It was believed that if the crop is not harvested before Cornelius, he could die from the first frost.

Also on this day, they began to prepare for winter: insulated houses, harvested firewood, checked supplies for the winter. They said, “The root of Cornelius does not grow in the earth, but lies in the bins.”.

Kornilov traditions of the day

The main occupation on September 26 is root crop cleaning. The peasants went to the garden with the whole family and tried to finish the work before the onset of cold weather. The harvest was put in cellars and cellars to preserve it until spring.

Also on this day it was accepted to bake pies with root vegetables - turnips, carrots, potatoes. On the table put dishes from fresh harvest, treated neighbors and guests.

They went to church and prayed to the Holy Martyr Cornelius for the protection of their home and family, as well as for a good harvest next year.

Notes on September 26

If in the morning fog - to rainy weather.

If it rains, autumn will be damp.

If the cranes fly south, winter will come early.

If there is a lot of webs, by a warm autumn.

If the ash is born - for a cold winter.

If Cornelius is sunny, winter will be mild.

If it is cold at night, winter will be early.

What not to do on September 26th

You can not be lazy and leave the crop in the ground - it was believed that those who do not remove the root crops to Cornelius, will be left without reserves for the winter.

You can not argue and quarrel - conflicts on this day can last for a long time.

Do not throw away bread and vegetables – it is a big sin.

You can not refuse help - violating the ban can face failure.

You can not go to the forest alone – people believed that evil forces can confuse the road.

What to do on September 26th

Remove the roots and put them in storage.

Bake cakes with vegetables and treat guests.

Pray to the Holy Martyr Cornelius for the protection of home and family.

Spend time with your family at the festive table.

Clean the house and prepare it for the cold.