Today is Saint Tryphon
The Serbian Orthodox Church and its faithful celebrate Saint Tryphon on February 14th, a holiday accompanied by numerous customs and beliefs dedicated to this saint.
TL;DR
- Saint Tryphon's Day is celebrated on February 14th by the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- He is considered the protector of vineyards, crops, and Christian love.
- An important custom is pruning a grapevine, pouring wine over it, and wishing for a good harvest.
- In some regions, he is known as 'Orezač' or 'Zarezoj' due to the pruning tradition.
- Trifundan is a vow day in some villages, believed to protect against hail, floods, and pests.
- For those celebrating it as a krsna slava (family patron saint day), a special table is prepared with specific dishes.
- Folk beliefs link the weather on Saint Tryphon's Day to the harvest: sunny weather suggests a dry year with a poor harvest, while rain or frost indicates a good yield.