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WE CELEBRATE A GREAT HOLIDAY: These are the most important customs you must observe for Saint Basil of Ostrog
Saint Basil of Ostrog, one of the most revered saints of Orthodoxy, is celebrated every year on May 12, when thousands of believers from the region and the world travel to the Ostrog monastery in hopes of finding solace, peace, and healing.
TL;DR
- Saint Basil of Ostrog is celebrated annually on May 12th.
- Thousands of believers visit Ostrog Monastery seeking solace, peace, and healing.
- There is a legend that the saint walks among the rocks above Ostrog each night.
- Worn socks left by his tomb are interpreted as evidence of his nightly walks.
- The holiday is observed with prayer, church visits, and family gatherings.
- Prayers offered on Saint Basil's Day are believed to be especially effective.
- A tradition for unmarried girls involved throwing shoes outside to predict marriage.