Longin Sotnik Day: What is strictly forbidden to do in Volgograd on October 29

Longinus served as a Roman centurion in Judea during the time of Pontius Pilate. His soldiers guarded the place of Christ’s execution on Calvary. Seeing the unusual signs that occurred that day, Longinus recognized Jesus as the Son of God. He and his companions were in the presence of the Lord, and he was a witness. After that, the centurion was baptized by the apostles, left the service and went to preach Christianity in his homeland, Cappadocia. According to legend, for his faith he was executed by order of Pontius Pilate.

In Russia on October 29, they tried to protect the dwelling from evil spirits. To do this, they read prayers, fumigated the rooms with medicinal herbs, and near the entrance they laid out branches of ash and thistles. The hostess baked cakes with cabbage or apples, sewed and embroidered. Men inspected barns and other outbuildings, preparing them for the cold.

With the day of Longin Sotnik, a number of prohibitions were associated. It was believed that on October 29, you should not go on a long journey: the road can be difficult, and the journey can be delayed. It is not recommended to borrow or borrow money, so as not to lose home prosperity. They also tried not to start new business, not to sign important documents and not to cut their hair.

It is believed that on this day should avoid loud quarrels and swearing words. It is not recommended to go alone into the forest and approach the water bodies. A bad sign was considered to be a meeting with a person who walked with an empty bucket or carried nothing in his hands: such a sign, according to popular beliefs, foreshadowed failures during the day.