Tomorrow, December 13, in the Orthodox calendar, is the day of memory of

the Apostle Andrew the First-Called

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He got his name because he was one of the first disciples of Jesus Christ.

Before that, he followed John the Forerunner, and therefore knew a lot about the Word of God.

Before the crucifixion and resurrection of the Savior, Andrew preached Christianity all over the world together with the apostle Peter.

He traveled through Europe and Asia three times, spreading the Gospel.

When the apostle Mavius ​​was imprisoned in prison, it was Andrew who came to his aid.

Andriy the First-Called also knew how to create miracles.

Thanks to them, people believed in Christ.

During his life, the apostle accomplished a large number of feats.

He also has many prophecies that later came true.

Andrew the First-Called died on the cross, as did his teacher.

And this cross was called St. Andrew's.

The church holiday on December 13 is the day of commemoration of St. Frumentius

Saint Frumentius is mainly known for his journey with his brother Edesius.

There was a shipwreck and they were taken prisoner in Ethiopia.

There, the brothers did not get lost, but began to preach Christianity.

They converted many people to the true faith.

They all followed the Lord and were baptized.

For his good deed, Frumentius even became a bishop.

He died in 380.

Signs of December 13

Folk signs on December 13 / Photo: Pexels

  • there is already snow on the streets - the winter will be long and snowy;

  • quiet water in ponds - to a calm winter, if it makes noise - there will be blizzards;

  • a cold but sunny day - expect a good harvest;

  • by December 13, the snow had not yet fallen - it would not be there in the winter.

What can't be done tomorrow

The Christmas fast is still going on, so you can't eat animal products.

The Church also does not recommend knitting, sewing, embroidering, doing any kind of needlework.

On this day, they tried not to take livestock outside, because they believed that an evil spirit roams the yard and hunts animals in particular.

What can be done tomorrow, December 13

Although the Church forbids such entertainment, on December 13, in ancient times, girls divined their fate and the one who was judged.

It is believed that all the predictions of this day will certainly come true.

Also, on St. Andrew's Day, people went to healers, attended a church service, and then set the festive table.

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