October 24: What you need to know about St. Aretta's Day and folk omens

On October 24, believers of the Orthodox Church honor the memory of Saint Martyr Aretta and his companions. This day is designated for honoring the faith and courage of the first Christians who remained true to their beliefs even in the toughest times.Saint Aretta, living in the 3rd-4th centuries in the Roman Empire, was a Roman military tribune. He refused to honor pagan gods and affirmed his loyalty to Christianity, which led to his martyr's death. Today, the church honors Aretta and his companions as an example of great faith and steadfastness of spirit.Ukrainian folk beliefs associate October 24 with the transition from autumn to winter. Their tradition advises avoiding conflicts, quarrels, and accepting gifts from acquaintances in order to protect oneself from failures and misfortunes.