Volgograd residents celebrate Orthodox and secular holidays on November 9

Orthodox calendar

In the church calendar, this day is marked by deep reverence for the man who stood at the origins of our written history. On November 9, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Monk Nestor the Chronicler, a monk of the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery, who lived in the XI century. It is his pen that belongs to the famous “Tale of Bygone Years” – the main chronicle collection from which we know about the birth of Ancient Russia, the first princes and the baptism of our land. Nestor had a rare gift for his time: he combined deep Christian humility with the talent of an objective, thoughtful historian.

In Russia, Nestor the Chronicler was considered the patron saint of all who study and teach, as well as writers, historians and journalists. He prays for help in learning, clarity of mind and gaining wisdom.

Also on this day, the Andronikovsk Icon of the Mother of God is venerated - a shrine with a rich history, before which believers pray for the healing of ailments and the protection of the house from troubles.

Name of the heart: Who?

November 9 Angel Day is celebrated by people with names: Andrew, Mark, Capiton, Athanasius, Nestor, Erast, Matrona.

Secular calendar

November 9 is Guinness World Records Day. This holiday annually unites millions of people who strive to prove that human possibilities are limitless. A great opportunity to remember the most amazing, funny and incredible achievements of mankind.

International Day Against Fascism, Racism and Antisemitism. The most important memorable date was set in memory of one of the darkest events in European history – “Kristallnacht” in 1938.

National Calendar: A Gift to Paraskeva

It was time for a deep, concentrated autumn, when the main fieldwork was long overdue, and women sat behind spinning wheels and looms.

The word promise means promise or vow. There was an important custom: if someone in the family was seriously ill or a loved one was in danger (for example, on a long trip), the hostess of the house had to make a promise on November 9 - to make a difficult commitment and fulfill it in complete silence.

It could be a promise to weave a veil for an icon overnight, to clean the whole house, or to endure a strict fast. They believed that if you fulfill the vow honestly and without a single word, Saint Paraskeva will fulfill the cherished desire and take the trouble away from home.

Folk weather signs

Our ancestors carefully watched nature to make predictions for the coming months. Frost on trees is a harbinger of rapid and severe frosts. Morning fog - to a protracted but mild thaw in the coming days. If the ice has not yet risen on the reservoirs, and the geese continue to swim on the water - winter will not come soon, and the heat will linger.

Snow fell on the damp ground - spring will be early, and snowdrops will bloom unusually quickly.