Today, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the martyr Euphemia the All-Praised.
Among the people, this celebration is called Euphemia.
In Rus', on this day it was customary to prepare for the approaching cold weather.
Euphemia the All-Praised lived at the turn of the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. She was born in Chalcedon into a very pious family.
Euphemia's parents were Christians. It was from them that she inherited her love for this religion and her hostility to paganism.
The girl regularly visited Orthodox churches. During one of these visits, armed pagans burst right into the service.
The idolaters seized the Christian parishioners and threw them all into prison. The prisoners were later interrogated by Emperor Diocletian.
The ruler wanted to give Euphemia a chance to live, as he was captivated by her beauty. He suggested that she renounce Christianity and convert to paganism.
However, the believer refused and declared that she was ready to accept death for Christ. The idolaters executed her.
What you can't do on Euphemia
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- did not wear stale clothes;
- did not catch fish and did not eat it;
- did not take bath procedures.
It was on September 29 that it was considered a grave sin to commit acts contrary to God, namely, to commit adultery. Otherwise, according to beliefs, one could bring misfortune upon oneself.
What can you do on Euphemia
Today it is recommended to make any dish from sauerkraut.
In addition, you can cook something with the addition of chicken or goose meat.
The indicated day is also perfect for going to church and praying.
