SUTRA obavezno ovo uradite! Slavimo VELIKOG SVECA, ovo su najbitniji običaji
Srpska pravoslavna crkva i njeni vernici se 31. januara sećaju Svetog Atanasija Velikog, jednog od najistaknutijih i najprogonjenijih hrišćanskih svetaca. Njegovo ime u narodu se povezuje ne samo sa verom, već i sa bogatim narodnim predanjima i običajima koji i danas žive u različitim krajevima Srbije.
TL;DR
- Saint Athanasius the Great is commemorated on January 31st by the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- He is remembered for his devotion, participation in the First Ecumenical Council, and defense of Orthodoxy.
- A legend tells of Saint Athanasius outsmarting the devil, who appeared as a beautiful maiden.
- Folk beliefs dictate that all containers and water sources should be tightly sealed on this day to prevent misfortune.
- Millers hold special reverence for Saint Athanasius, believing devils lurk in whirlpools, so mills remain inactive.
- Traditions emphasize prayer, preserving faith, and heeding the wisdom and caution associated with the saint's stories.