Volgograd residents on October 11 honor the memory of the victim for the faith of Khariton the Confessor
on october 11, 2026, orthodox believers remember many saints, and secular holidays are dedicated to health, girls and migratory birds.
Orthodox calendar
October 11 commemorates St. Chariton the Confessor, Bishop of Iconia. His life is an example of fortitude in the years of persecution: he suffered for his faith, but did not renounce Christ, and his confessional feat inspires those who seek the strength to remain faithful to the chosen path.
Even on this day, the Orthodox remember the saints: the venerable schemonk Cyril and the schemonakhina Mary - the parents of the Monk Sergius of Radonezh (about 1337); the prophet Varukh (VI century BC); the martyrs Alexander, Alpheus, Zosim, Mark the pastor, Nikon, Neon, Iliodor and others (IV century); the Venerable Prince Vyacheslav of the Czech Republic (935 years); the Venerable Hariton of Sanzhem (1509); the Rever Iodress of St. Iodrone (1542) (1937); the Rever Iodress of St.
Also on October 11, the Cathedral of the Venerable Fathers of Kiev-Pechersk, resting in the Near Caves (Rev. Anthony); the Cathedral of the Saints of the Chelyabinsk Metropolis; the Cathedral of the Saints who shone in the land of Spain and Portugal. Finding the relics of the Monk Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth (1918).
On this day, their names will be celebrated: Alexander, Alexei, Anna, Anatoly, Athanasius, Valentine, Vasily, Vyacheslav, George, Gregory, Elizabeth, Ivan, Ilya, Kirill, Makar, Maria, Mark, Matvey, Sergey, Tatiana, Ulyana, Fedor, Khariton.
Secular holidays
International Day of the Girl Child is a day when the world speaks about the rights, opportunities and protection of girls.
World Squash Day is a celebration of dynamic play that requires speed, endurance and precision.
World Migratory Bird Day is a reminder of the fragility of ecosystems and the need to protect birds.
World Day Against Pain focuses on the importance of alleviating suffering and access to health care.
World Obesity Day is a reminder of a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your body.
People's calendar
In the people, October 11 was called Kharitonov Day. At this time, the harvesting of vegetables was over, and peasants worked with ramparts for drying sheaves, so sometimes the day was called the Catalchik. Saint Chariton was prayed for family welfare and protection from the evil eye. On this day, it was considered better not to plan important things, not to leave the house unnecessarily, did not hold weddings and engagements. Women devoted time to various needleworks.
They tried to predict what the weather would be like. If the moon is surrounded by light at night, next summer will be dry. A dog in the yard howls at the moon - foretells imminent snowfall or strong wind. In the morning, the sky is covered with gray clouds – winter is expected to be long and cold. From the birch fell all the leaves - to the harsh winter. If the leaves fall to the ground inside out, the next year will be productive. Willow is covered with frost – winter will be long, long. Low-flying birds indicate an early and very cold winter. Crows gather in heaps and do not fly away - the first frosts approach. The chickens are cold and cold. If the hares did not have time to turn white by Kharitonov day, winter will come late. A red sunset portends windy weather.
