The Kalugans were told what to do on the Monk Theophan

Orthodox Kalugans honor the memory of the Monk Theophanes the Merciful, who lived in the Syrian city of Gaza in the fourth century. From his childhood, his home was a refuge for strangers and needy people, and then he distributed his property to the poor, and when he suffered a serious illness, he endured suffering with gratitude to God.

In the popular calendar, this day symbolized the brief return of the autumn heat, and therefore people said: “The Monk covers us with his Kaftan.”.

Hunters on this day tried to catch the “named hare”, people fed the poor and homeless.

Today it is not advised to pick up money from the land, lend, drink alcohol, quarrel with loved ones. Women are not advised to pick up needles.

Today, the names are celebrated by Ivan and Feofan.

As reported by “MK in Kaluga” earlier, the Kalugans were told what not to do in Kharitonov day.