On September 10, the Orthodox Church commemorates the feast of the holy martyrs Minodora, Mitrodora, and Nymphodora. These three sisters gave their lives for their Christian beliefs, refusing to deny them during brutal torture.
The magazine 'Glavcom' tells the story and traditions of the celebration on September 10, 2025.
Contents
- Religious holidays and their history
- Prayers of the day
- Folk beliefs and signs
Religious holidays and their history
Commemoration of the holy martyrs Minodora, Mitrodora, and Nymphodora
The holy martyrs Minodora, Mitrodora, and Nymphodora were persecuted and tortured for their faith in the early 4th century. They showed resilience and devotion to Christ, even in the face of deadly trials. Their achievements were marked by holiness.
Prayers of the day
O, holy martyrs, Minodora, Mitrodora, and Nymphodora! I ask you to pray for us before God, to be freed from troubles, to strengthen our faith, and to give strength to our souls. Amen.
Folk beliefs and signs
In ancient times, it was believed that signs on September 10 could indicate the future weather:
- Spider webs - warm autumn.
- Crane flights high - long and warm autumn.
- Rain - snowy and cold winter.
- On September 10, it is not advisable to start anything new.
The article tells the story of the feast of the holy martyrs Minodora, Mitrodora, and Nymphodora, who died for their faith in the 4th century. In addition to the history of the celebration, it includes prayers of the day and folk beliefs about omens for September 10.