Saint is considered the patron saint of soldiers, he is prayed for protection from enemies.
On May 6, Christians of the Eastern rite celebrate St. George's Day -winner, which is also called St. George's Day. The saint is considered the patron saint of soldiers and cattle, it is customary for him to pray for protection from enemies, as well as for the health of loved ones.
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What not to do on St. George's Day
You can't swear, quarrel and slander on this day. It is forbidden to wish harm to others.
Do not sew, knit, embroider, or use sharp objects such as scissors.
It is believed that it is better not to use combs and do not cut on the holiday hair. It is believed that it can become weak and begin to fall out.
You can not deal with wool on this day, it is also forbidden to touch woolen threads.
Signs of St. George's Day The holiday is considered the day of the final entry of spring into their rights. The proverb says: Yegory came – spring will not go.
If the dew falls on May 6, then on May 22, on Nicholas the Wonderworker, there will be so much grass that the cattle will be full.
Clear , windless morning – early crops will be successful and there will be an early harvest.
Warm weather – summer is coming soon.
Dew has appeared – before the millet harvest.
If there is snow or hail, or frost is noticeable on the trees – buckwheat will grow.
If the night from 6 to 7 May is very warm – the bread will have time to ripen before the first frosts.
On this day You can watch the behavior of mosquitoes, if they get lost in the flock – wait for warming.
If the water level in the rivers rose or they overflowed – there will be a lot of grass on St. Nicholas Day (May 22). Heavy rain on May 6 – a lot of grass will grow.
On the night before May 6 hung a wet towel. If it dries in the morning, the cucumber harvest will be rich.
