February 17 Orthodox believers honor the memory of St. Tirona. This saint lived in the III-IV centuries and was a warrior of the Roman army. His glory dispersed through the unwavering faith in Christianity and the refusal to renounce God, despite the brutal persecution by Emperor Maximian. For the fact that he refused to sacrifice the pagan gods, he was imprisoned, suffered a terrible torture, and eventually burned alive. The death of the martyr has become a symbol of the indomitability of the spirit, and his image is revered as a patron of robbers and defender of those who seek lost. People believed that prayer for St. Theodore would help to find lost things and protect against evil eye, Iz writes.
Quarrels should be avoided this day as they can be delayed for a long time and lead to serious conflicts. It is impossible to leave needlework overnight in a prominent place because it can be confused by the house. It is also forbidden to look into the night sky and follow the falling stars, as it can be a harbinger of the disease. At the same time, people believed in folk signs: the thick fog promised a rainy summer, a large number of icicles – a rich harvest, and the feathery clouds moving from the west pointed to rainy weather. If the birds began to return from the warm lands, it heralded the early spring. People born this day have a sapphire mascot – a mood that improves mood, helps to cope with depression and strengthens the skin. Among the famous personalities born on this day, it is worth mentioning the Ukrainian poet Oleksa Vlyzk, actress of Raisa Nedashkiv and two -time Olympic champion Vasyl Lomachenko. It is a World Tourism Stability Day, which is intended to draw attention to the environmental impact of travel and the development of responsible tourism. Another warm holiday is the day of spontaneous manifestation of kindness, reminiscent of the importance of small good deeds. In addition, it is the World Day of the Human Spirit, which is dedicated to self -knowledge, spiritual growth and harmony with ourselves and the universe.
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