What can not do Volgograd 10 November 2026 on the day of Paraskeva

Saint Paraskeva lived in the III century in the city of Iconia in Asia Minor. She came from the family of a wealthy senator who professed Christianity. The girl’s parents especially revered Friday – the day of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Therefore, the daughter was named Paraskeva: in Greek, this name means “Friday”.

Growing up, the girl devoted herself to the Christian faith and took a vow of celibacy. During the persecution of Christians under the emperor Diocletian, she was tortured for refusing to worship pagan idols. Paraskeva was subsequently executed.

In Russia, the saint was considered the patroness of women, an assistant in household affairs and needlework, as well as a healer. People on November 10 called Paraskeva Linenica. By this time, women were engaged in the processing of flax: minted and trembled it, preparing the fiber for further spinning.

Day Paraskeva associated and certain rules of behavior. According to popular beliefs, on November 10, attention should be paid to household chores, finish the work started and do needlework. A special place was given to spinning and processing flax.

On this day, they did not advise to be lazy and leave things unfinished. It was believed that idleness and refusal of needlework can turn into trouble during the year. They also tried to avoid quarrels, rude words and conflicts, not to postpone important matters for later.