January 25 marks the Memorial Day of Saint Gregory the Theologian, one of the most prominent Fathers of the Church, theologian and defender of Orthodoxy, writes IZ. Gregory was born around 330 in Cappadocia (the territory of modern Turkey). He was Archbishop of Constantinople and left behind a legacy of over 240 epistles, about 500 verses and 45 poems, which became key in the formation of Christian theology.
In the church calendar, this day is associated with prayers and remembrances of Gregory the Theologian. Believers visit churches to honor the memory of the saint and ask for blessings.
What not to do on January 25
It is believed that on this day there are a number of prohibitions that are best observed:
• Do not cut your hair and nails. This can symbolize a loss of energy and luck.
• Do not quarrel with loved ones. All conflicts that arise on this day can last a long time.
• Do not leave the house after sunset. Our ancestors believed that this could lead to trouble.
Folk signs and traditions
On January 25, people always carefully watched the weather, as it could give clues about the further course of winter:
• If it is sunny in the afternoon, spring will be warm.
• Heavy snowfall promised an early and rainy spring.
• Sparrows chirp loudly – it will get warmer soon.
It was also believed that spilled milk on this day promises good news, and spilled salt – a conflict with loved ones.
Memorable events of January 25
Many significant events took place on this day:
• 1648 – Bohdan Khmelnytsky captured the Mykytyn Sich, which marked the beginning of the Khmelnytskyi region.
• 1924 – the first Winter Olympic Games started in Chamonix.
• 1949– the first Emmy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles.
Unusual Holidays on January 25
In addition to religious events, January 25 is also a day for fun and creativity:
• Opposites Day. People jokingly do everything the other way around – wear things backwards, say the opposite of what they mean, or eat dessert for breakfast.
• Weather Observation Day. On this day, it is customary to pay attention to the beauty of nature and thank meteorologists for their work.
Name Days on January 25
The birthdays of the day are Grigory, Vasyl, Dmytro, Volodymyr, Anatoliy, Oleksandr, and Petro. Agate is considered a guardian stone for those born on this day, as it promotes the development of talents and attracts good luck.
Recall that we previously wrote about important events on January 24 and folk signs on this day
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