October 5: what is categorically forbidden to do on the day of Saint Charitina

On October 5, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Charitina, a holy martyr. This holiday is dedicated to the faith, chastity, and steadfastness of the saint, who accepted martyrdom for her Christian beliefs.

Saint Charitina lived in the early 4th century in the city of Amis (Pontus). She devoted her time to prayer and studying the Scriptures, which led to the conversion of many pagans to Christianity. During the persecutions by Emperor Diocletian, she did not renounce her beliefs and showed extraordinary strength of spirit during brutal torture. Saint Charitina is especially revered as the patroness of craftsmen.

Prayers of the Day

Oh, holy martyr Charitina, servant of Christ! You who bravely endured suffering for your faith and did not renounce our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray to God for us, sinners, grant us strength of spirit in our trials, strengthen our faith, and help us to live in chastity and love. Protect us from visible and invisible enemies and grant us peace of soul and bodily health.

Amen

Popular Beliefs and Signs

In folk tradition, this day was considered unsettled in terms of relationships:

Among the beliefs, it was advised not to propose marriage or declare love on Charitina, as well as to avoid laziness.

• A full onion predicted a harsh winter.
• A sunny day promised a warm winter, while a cloudy one foretold frost in December.

October 5 is the day when Orthodox Christians honor the memory of Saint Charitina, the holy martyr who became a symbol of faith and steadfastness in the face of persecution for her beliefs. Her life path is an example of devotion and faith demonstrated during the toughest trials. On this day, believers pray for strength of spirit and faith during life's difficulties, and honor the memory of the saint as the patroness of craftsmen.