January 31, 2025 honor memory Athanasius the Greatone of the thinkers of Christian, who is attributed to the founders of the Church. This day was the name of Athanasius Lomonos in Rus’, because usually during this period serious frosts occurred. It was also believed that on this day the witches gather for the Sabbaths. Therefore, after the onset of the evening, they tried not to leave the house.
Who was Afanasy the Great?
Athanasius lived in the 4th century in Alexandria, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Little is known about his life. It is only clear that he was a secretary Episcope Alexandrarepresented his opinion when he was with him at the first Nicaean Cathedral. There he participated in the adoption of the symbol of faith. It is young enough, in the region of 30 years, after the death of his cartridge he took his place and became the head of the Alexandrian department. He was also a magnificent reader and a very educated person for his time. He was considered one of the founding fathers of the church.
He sharply opposed the Arian heresy, which at that moment was supported by four emperors at once, and gradually it spread actually to the entire Roman Empire. Therefore, then he was nicknamed – Athanasius against the whole world. Such opposition caused attacks. He was accused of complicity of murder and exiled to Tire. He returned to the department four years after the death of Emperor Constantine. But then a series of accusations went, and Athanasius expelled from the city several times. At the end of his life, he managed to regain his rightful place at the Alexandria department. He died peacefully in his hometown, caught up for his integrity and the authorities, and the people, and God. After him there were many theological works.
What can be done on January 31, 2025?
- You need to try to insulate yourself and insulate the houses.
- The day must be spent calmly and slowly.
- Great day for matchmaking.
- It is worth sprinkling the house with holy water by reading a prayer.
What can not be done on January 31, 2025?
- To leave the house after the onset of darkness without urgent necessity.
- Start any new things – they will fail.
- Move and celebrate the housewarming.
- Baptize children.
- Go to the doctor, especially to the dentist, do planned operations.
- Decide dates and go to them.
Source: aif.ru