CrimeaPRESS reports:
Gerasim-Grachevnik is another day of spring on which we observed birds. It was believed that if migratory birds began to restore their nests, then spring had already arrived irrevocably and the warmth was about to finally establish itself. Rooks were especially revered by the people. They even prepared a special treat in their honor — they baked birds from rye sour dough.
The church today honors the memory of the monk Gerasim of Jordan, who lived in the 6th century. He is famous for going to the Egyptian desert and founding a monastery there. One of the monk’s wonderful deeds was to heal a lion, who, in gratitude, became Gerasim’s faithful friend.
Signs of today:
- If the rooks have arrived, real spring will come.
- The rooks arrived earlier on March 17 — the year will be lean.
- If rooks have settled on old nests, expect spring soon.
- Sunny and clear weather — there will be a lot of berries in the forest.
- What is the weather like in Gerasim, will the next winter be like this.
- Migratory birds are leaving their homes — there will be a flood. Strong winds and rain can also be expected.
Name days are celebrated today by: Alexander, Vasily, Vyacheslav, Georgy, Gerasim, Grigory, Daniil, Pavel, Ulyana, Yakov.
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