What is forbidden to Volgograd citizens on October 27, the day of memory of Paraskeva of Serbia
In the national calendar, October 27 was closely associated with the processing of flax: it was on this day that fibers were traditionally crumbling and crumbling. Therefore, the people called the date Lnyaniha and Trepalnitsa, and the patroness of women's labor and needlework on this day was considered St. Paraskeva of Serbia.
The saint herself lived in the XI century and became famous for her ascetic way of life. After the death of her parents, she distributed her inheritance to those in need, took monastic tonsure in Constantinople and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Paraskeva spent the rest of her life in the Jordan Valley, returning home shortly before her death. According to life, her relics were found miraculously and were famous for numerous healings.
With this agricultural cycle and the veneration of the saint is associated a number of strict prohibitions that our ancestors observed in order to avoid misfortunes. Women were not advised to overwork on this day - it could cause health problems in the family. You should not comb your hair, which promised illness.
Under the ban were dancing, loud conversations, laughter and fun: violators of this rule soon expected a series of troubles. You shouldn’t have started important things – the beginnings promised to fail. In addition, it was not recommended to go on a long road, as there could be many obstacles on the way.
