Volgograd residents told about the holidays on November 12 on the day of Zinovy Sinichnik

Orthodox calendar

In the church tradition, November 12 is dedicated to the memory of the saints who showed amazing resilience and mercy.

Priestmartyr Zinovius and Martyr Zinovius. Brother and sister lived in Cappadocia in the third century. Early orphaned, they distributed a rich inheritance to the poor and devoted themselves to serving the people. Zinovius received the gift of healing by prayer and became bishop of the city of Aegea. During the persecution of the emperor Diocletian, the saint was seized and tortured, demanding to renounce his faith. Upon learning of this, Zinovia voluntarily appeared at the trial to share the fate of her brother. Both were martyred, leaving an example of unbreakable family devotion.

Martyr Anastasia of Thessaloniki. A young nun who in the third century refused to worship pagan idols and firmly confessed Christianity before the Roman rulers, for which she also accepted a martyr's crown.

Saint Agathangel (Preobrazhensky). On this day, the Orthodox Church celebrates the acquisition of the relics of Metropolitan Yaroslavl – an outstanding hierarch of the XX century, who in the difficult years of persecution against the Church remained faithful to his pastoral duty.

Angel Day on November 12 is celebrated: Alexander, Artem, Herman, Zinovius, Joseph, Leonid, Makar, Maxim, Mark, Matvey, Peter, Semen, Stepan, Terenty, Julian, Alena, Anastasia, Elena.

Secular commemorative dates

Sinichkin day. Official ecological holiday in Russia, established on the initiative of the Union for the Protection of Birds. On this day, feeders are hung throughout the country and useful treats are prepared for wintering birds - unsalted lard, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

Security Specialist Day. Professional holiday of people who are responsible for informational, economic and physical protection of companies and government agencies.

World Quality Day. This holiday has no fixed date and is annually celebrated on the second Thursday of November - in 2026 it falls on the 12th. On this day all over the world talk about high standards of goods, services and environmental awareness.

World Pneumonia Day and World Usability Day. The first date is intended to remind about the prevention and timely treatment of lung diseases, and the second brings together designers and developers who make sites, programs and equipment convenient for ordinary people.

People's calendar

In Russia, November 12 was called Zinovy Sinichnik. It was believed that it was to this day that winter guests flock from the forests to human housing - tits, snowmen, whistlings and jays. For hunters and fishermen, this day served as the opening of winter fishing: men went to the first powder for a hare, and in the evening gathered at a common table.

According to the behavior of birds and the weather on this day, our ancestors determined what the coming winter will be like. Bits flock around the houses and squeak loudly - wait for quick and strong frosts. The tittle whistles loudly - the coming days will please with clear and dry weather.

Birds massively swarm on feeders - very soon blizzards and heavy snowfalls will begin.

Snow fell small cereal - winter will be severe and protracted.

It rained - the wet weather and thaw will last until December 4.

The tittle sat on the arm or shoulder - a great luck: you need to have time to make a wish, and if the bird tweets, it will come true.

What is not recommended to do on this day: according to popular beliefs, on November 12, you can not offend birds, throw the remains of food in the trash (crumbs are better to give to birds, so as not to bring poverty into the house) and quarrel with loved ones. Also, the day is not suitable for laziness and idle vacillation - any useful thing started will bring a good result.