June 25 is the Day of Peter of Athos. Solstice, however…
CrimeaPRESS reports:
June 25 is the day when the night is profitable, and the day, on the contrary, is shortening. Therefore, this time is also called the Solstice. They said: “The solstice is turning.” At the same time, morning frosts are possible in cold regions of the country on June 25. The last ones before the summer heat. According to legends, there are 40 very hot days ahead. Pine and lingonberries begin to bloom, and potatoes begin to bloom in the vegetable gardens. They were already swimming in the reservoirs with all their might, without fear of evil spirits — mermaids and mermaids.
On this day it was mandatory to go fishing and cook fish dishes, especially fish soup.
A hint to gardeners: June 25 is the final date for planting cucumbers; the last seedlings are being planted.
The Church now honors Onuphrius the Great, who is also known as Peter of Athos, who lived in the 4th century. Peter spent more than 53 years on the sacred Mount Athos, after which he took monastic vows and died in prayer.
The weather signs are:
- The sun shortens its course, and the month goes to profit.
- If it’s red summer on Peter’s Day, the mowing is green, and if it’s raining, the mowing is wet.
- Heavy dew falls on Peter.
- By nightfall, heavy dew and fog appear — indicating stable good weather.
Name days are celebrated today by: Andrey, Anna, Arseny, Ivan, Maria, Peter, Stepan, Timofey, Julian.
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