Today, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the saints of the Semen of the Bogovlovist and Anna Prochytsy, who were considered to be the patrons of babies. This holiday is called "baptismters", and believers pray for newborn children, asking for their health and well -being.
This day should refrain from certain actions: evil thoughts and insults cannot be hidden. Give up needlework: sewing, knitting, embroidery. It is not recommended to wear black clothes. Avoid borrowing money or borrowing them. Alcohol consumption is also not desirable. Folk signs and beliefs: if a lot of snow falls out that day, wait for the rainy summer. If the sparrows are tickling loudly, it can be a sign of early spring.
Angel Day is celebrated by: Adrian, Azaria, Anna, Basil, Vladimir, Vlasi/Vlas, Diodorus, Evvul, Ivan, Claudian, Claudius, Michael, Nicholas, Paul, Papia, Roman, Simeon, Simon, Timothy.
Famous people born on February 3: in 1979 - Metropolitan of Kyiv and all Ukraine, the head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine Epiphanius. In 1982-Ukrainian singer, actress and TV presenter Vera Brezhnev, born Vera Galushko, who became known as ex-soloist of the Via Game group.
Historical events: 1690 - in the English colony of Massachusetts for the first time in America, paper money was put into circulation. 1815 - Switzerland has founded the world's first solid cheese factory. 1929 - the first Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists in Vienna was completed, where the organization of Ukrainian nationalists was created, and Eugene Konovalets became its leader.
This day is rich in historical events and folk traditions that remind us of the importance of mutual support, maintenance of moral values and care of our loved ones.
