Why on the day of Theophanes the Merciful do not talk about plans and dreams: signs and bans on October 12, 2026
The church on October 12, 2026 remembers the Monk Theophanes the Merciful. Little is known about him: the saint was a rich and extraordinarily good man. In the people, this date was called Theophanes Day and was associated with the return of heat, hunting for the first powder and commemoration of the dead.
Theophanes lived in the Palestinian city of Gaza. He constantly received strangers in his house, gave them shelter, food and care. Because of his generosity, towards the end of his life the saint became impoverished, and then he suffered a serious illness. Theophanes endured suffering steadfastly and humbly.
According to legend, four days after his death, the saint appeared to one person and asked to roll off the tombstone on his grave. When this was done, people felt a wonderful smell. The relics of Theophanes exuded myrrh, which healed the sick.
In Russia, the saint was called the Merciful not only in memory of his good deeds. Usually on the day of his memory, heat returned to the ground. People said, The Monk is covering us with his Kaftan.
The day was devoted to good deeds, remembrance of loved ones and hunting
The day is associated with many prohibitions, the violation of which, according to legend, could attract trouble:
According to the weather on this day, they judged what autumn, winter and even the next harvest will be. Here are the most interesting observations:
Dreams on this night become mirrors of the inner world. They show not what is happening outside, but what is already ripe inside. It is a night of insights, insights and encounters with oneself.
The main energy of sleep is the liberation from the old and the awakening of a new force. If in a dream you close the door, leave the house, remove old clothes or leave a familiar place, this is not a loss, but a symbol of the completion of the cycle. You get out of the old energy even if you don’t know where you’re going yet. If you dream of the sky or light, especially the dawn, it is a symbol of awakening: life prepares a new path. The light in a dream always indicates knowledge that is already within, but is waiting for you to become aware of it.
