What is strictly forbidden to do in Kharitonov on October 11, 2026
On October 11, the Orthodox honor the memory of St. Chariton the Confessor, and the people call this day Kharitonov
Saint Chariton lived in Iconia at the turn of the third and fourth centuries. He suffered for his faith during the persecution of Christians. The saint denounced the pagan gods and confessed faith in Christ, for which he suffered heavy torments, but survived. Chariton devoted the rest of his life to the service of the Lord. He built a church in a cave, and around this church later formed the Faran Lavra. Then the saint founded two more monasteries.
In the national calendar, the date is called Khariton Day. Ancestors considered this day one of the most dangerous of the year. People believed that unclean force walked the earth and waited for careless people, so the peasants tried not to leave the house unnecessarily. This rule was particularly strict in the dark. On October 11, people spent time with their families. The housewives were engaged in needlework, because this occupation brings harmony and prosperity to the house. Men repaired inventory and sealed the cracks before the cold. They also checked the cellars and barns. On this day, the people were able to help those in need.
On this day there were many strict prohibitions.
No cleaning can be done on October 11. You can not revenge the floor and take out the garbage from the house, because people believed that with the garbage will go luck and prosperity. Do not lend flour and salt, because this action threatens ruin. On this day, you should not go on a long road. If you need a trip, you need to leave the house with your right foot, and take a talisman and Thursday salt with you. The ban existed at the beginning of new important things, and it is better to continue sewing something that has already begun.
Also, you can not move furniture, as ancestors believed that the house on this day rests, and it can not be disturbed. No need to invite guests and arrange feasts. After sunset, it is better not to leave the house and not look at the night sky. It is forbidden to quarrel, swear, wish evil to others and boast.
