Danas su Časne Verige
Časne verige, koje se slave 29. januara, predstavljaju spomen na okove Svetog apostola Petra koji su spali čudesnim javljanjem anđela u tamnici. Ovaj praznik, koji se u nekim domovima proslavlja kao krsna slava, simbolizuje isceliteljsku moć i zaštitu, a u narodu je poznat po običajima vezanim za zaštitu od vatre, groma i za napredak stoke.
TL;DR
- The Chains holiday is celebrated on January 29th.
- It commemorates the chains of Saint Apostle Peter, which fell off when an angel appeared.
- The chains are believed to have healing powers and offer protection.
- Customs include protection from fire, lightning, and for the prosperity of livestock and crops.
- Household chains are tied to prevent wild animals from attacking.
- Farmers sprinkle livestock and grain with untouched spring water for prosperity.
- Sewing is avoided to prevent the wearer from being struck by lightning.
- The holiday is also celebrated to prevent plague.
- It is believed that milder weather begins after this day.