Danas obeležavamo Časne verige: Nije crveno slovo, ali jedan običaj OBAVEZNO ispoštujte da zaštitite dom
Srpska pravoslavna crkva i njeni vernici u četvrtak 29. januara obeležavaju praznik Časne Verige.
TL;DR
- The Feast of the Holy Chains of Apostle Peter is celebrated on January 29th by the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- The holiday commemorates the chains that bound Apostle Paul, which are believed to be in St. Peter's Church in Rome and have healing powers.
- Although not a 'red letter' day, many families celebrate it as their slava.
- Folk beliefs include milder weather after this day, with animals in the forest not attacking people.
- It is considered unwise to buy or sew new clothes or travel on this day, as it may bring misfortune.
- Customs include 'chaining' the home's threshold for protection.
- Cleaning the house is encouraged as Saint Peter is the protector of home and family.