What can and can not be done on October 26: signs for a bath day

Tomorrow, October 26, according to the national calendar, the day of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God is celebrated. In the people, this holiday is also called a bath day (or bath day).

The Orthodox Church remembers the transfer of the Iberian icon to Moscow in 1648 and honors the memory of St. John Chrysostom. Our ancestors on this day necessarily went to the bathhouse to “wash away” diseases, autumn fatigue and bad thoughts, and also appeased the bannik – the spirit living behind the stove.

• Rain on this day - to protracted, rainy and inclement weather until the coldest.

• Roosters sing loudly and early - to the soon warmth.

Red sunset - to a strong and gusty wind.

• The sun sets behind the clouds - to worsen the weather.

• Brightly twinkling stars in the night sky - to the soon frosts.

• Morning fog to the thaw.

Snow fell on the not yet frozen ground - winter will be severe.

• North wind to cool down.

Cranberries were born large - winter will be mild.

• Going to the bath is the main tradition of the day. It was believed that steam on this day has healing power and protects against winter colds.

• Pray to the Iberian icon – it is traditionally prayed for the protection of the house from fire, thieves and ill-wishers, as well as the health of loved ones.

• Collect late cranberries - on this day it is considered especially healing, fruit drinks and jams were prepared from it.

• Doing household chores was allowed to wash, cook, but without fanaticism.

• Helping loved ones, especially the elderly.

• Hard physical work – especially not recommended to lift weights and do general cleaning.

• Swearing, quarreling and swearing - to protracted conflicts in the family.

• Leave the bath dirty - it was believed that if you do not remove after yourself, the bath will get angry and can harm.

• Denial of aid leads to poverty and failure.

• To brag about health or prosperity - you can jinx.

• Laziness is protracted disease.

On this day, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the transfer to Moscow of the miraculous Iberian Icon of the Mother of God (in 1648), and also honors the memory of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople. Believers try to visit the temple, pray to the Mother of God and spend a day in peace with loved ones.