On April 21, 2023, in Russia, according to popular beliefs, the day of Rodion Ledoloma is celebrated.
On this day, the Orthodox Church remembers Saint Herodion, the Apostle of the Seventy. According to legend, he was a relative of the Apostle Paul and died as a martyr with him under Emperor Nero.
Today, according to popular customs, believers do not draw water from rivers, ponds and lakes, so as not to incur the wrath of the newt. It is also forbidden to throw objects into the water. You can’t fish, because they say that on that day there will be no catch, and the one in the water will get angry. It is forbidden to buy livestock and animals, as it is believed that the animal will not live long.
Today is not the best day for a haircut, hairstyle, perm, coloring, manicure and pedicure, visits to a beauty salon and a beautician. On this holiday, it is better to give preference to a quiet pastime and focus on spiritual practices.
However, if on the river on this day the ice breaks and accumulates in heaps, this is a good sign: a favorable time will come for a great harvest of bread. A sunny day and a clear night remind us once again that peace and harmony in our lives are things that bring luck and prosperity.
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