Today, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the great martyr Nikita Gotfsky.
Among the people, this celebration is called St. Nikita's Day.
In Rus', on this day it was customary to harvest turnips and go fishing.
Nikita Gothsky was born in the 4th century AD into the Goth tribe, which previously lived on the banks of the Danube.
Nikita became a Christian believer in his early childhood. He was baptized and began to preach Christianity among his fellow tribesmen.
In this way, the future saint inspired many idolaters to begin believing in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
However, the leader of the Goths, Athanarich, who returned from exile, resumed the brutal persecution of Christians, as a result of which Nikita of Goth was eventually captured.
The believer was subjected to cruel torture with the demand that he abandon his faith, but he did not give in and accepted death for Christ humbly and calmly.
What you shouldn't do on St. Nikita's Day
On this day, many people followed certain rules:
- did not argue, especially with loved ones;
- did not sort out their relationships too loudly and violently;
- Don't throw away unnecessary things from your home.
It was on September 28 that it was considered a grave sin to commit ungodly acts, namely, to spend money right and left. Otherwise, according to beliefs, you can bring upon yourself a lack of money.
What can you do on St. Nikita's Day
Today it is recommended to start making preparations from turnips.
You can also make a nice turnip dinner and invite your friends and family to it.
This day is also perfect for doing good deeds.
