Volgograd residents told what holidays are celebrated on October 12
On October 12, 2026, believers will remember ascetics of different eras, and the world will celebrate a number of significant social dates. This day was known as Theophanes or Theophanes the Merciful.
Orthodox calendar
On this day is celebrated the Relics of St. John (Maximovich), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco. This joyful event for the Orthodox world took place in 1993. St. John, famous for his strict ascetic life and miracles, and after his death will remain one of the most revered saints of the XX century.
On October 12, the faithful will commemorate the saints:
On this day, people with the names Ivan and Mikhail will celebrate their names.
Secular holidays
October 12 - International Diver Day - a holiday of scuba diving lovers. During the voyage, Jacques-Yves Cousteau proclaimed 1964 the beginning of the “underwater era”.
World Arthritis Day (celebrated since 2006) will once again draw attention to the problems of people with rheumatic diseases.
In Russia, the Day of Personnel Worker is an unofficial professional holiday of personnel management specialists.
The closing day of the summer season - many gardeners complete work on their plots.
The day of chocolate surprises is an informal reason to please loved ones with a delicious dessert.
Popular signs and prohibitions
In Russia, October 12 was called Theophanes Day. According to signs, on this day it is better to refrain from certain actions: use stabbing and cutting objects so as not to get hurt (it was believed that the wounds received on this day heal for a long time); share plans and talk about dreams - otherwise they will not be realized; get drunk, quarrel and scandal - the conflict that arose on this day will be difficult to settle; buy unnecessary things and waste money - this attracts lack of money.
It was also not recommended to offer a hand and a heart, arrange an engagement or a wedding – it was believed that the relationship and marriage concluded on October 12, will not be able to preserve for a long time.
Our ancestors carefully watched the weather to predict the future. If in the morning there is a heavy fog - you should expect warm and sunny days. If the fog appears in the evening, it is a sign of rain.
If the salt in the salt shaker is damp, there will be heavy rains. If the bread is not baked on this day and burns, the weather will change in the coming days. If on the night of Theophanes the Merciful the sky is starry, spring will come early, and the next year promises to be fruitful.
If there are few mushrooms on October 12, winter will be early. If there is thunder on this day, the winter will be harsh, but not snowy.
