Tomorrow, February 14, is the

in the Orthodox calendar .

Little information is known about his life.

According to the traditions of the Church, he lived in Asia Minor and was brought up in a family of true Christians.

Tryphon became famous as a pious person, who could cleanse the house from insects and the soul of a person from unclean things with his prayers.

During his lifetime, he converted many people to Christianity.

At that time, Emperor Decius ruled, who conducted terrible persecutions of Christians.

At that time, Tryphon was also captured.

They subjected him to terrible torment, but he did not renounce Christ.

Then he was sentenced to death.

In honor of St. Tryphon, the people celebrate the holiday "

".

Signs of February 14

Folk signs on February 14 / Photo: Pexels

• it's warm on Tryphon - the weather will be the same for the next 30 days;

• the weather on February 14 indicates what spring will be like;

• frost means that spring will come late;

• it is snowing - it will rain in the spring.

What can't be done tomorrow

On this day, you should not put candles for peace, and also go to the bathhouse.

Try to be careful with sharp objects.

What can be done tomorrow

Our ancestors prayed to St. Tryphon on this day.

He was especially often approached by girls who asked him to send them a good groom.

February is generally considered a matchmaking month.

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