In the church, the Day of Remembrance of Saint Maman, also known as Maman the Shepherd, the patron of animals, is celebrated.
The magazine «Glavkom» tells about religious holidays, traditions, and signs related to September 2, 2025.
Contents
- Religious holidays and their history
- Prayer of the day
- Folk beliefs and signs
Religious holidays and their history
Day of Remembrance of Saint Maman
On September 2, according to the new church calendar, the Day of Remembrance of Saint Maman is celebrated. He was a pious shepherd who lived in the 3rd century. According to legends, Maman had a gift from God that allowed him to tame wild animals, and he took care of the cattle as if they were his sheep.
Prayer of the day
We honor you, passion-bearer Saint Maman, and we venerate your honorable sufferings, which you endured for Christ. By your prayers, O Lord, let your martyr Maman create signs for our good and deliver us from those who pursue us, let us glorify you with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever, amen.
Folk beliefs and signs
According to folk signs on September 2:
If it is warm and dry in the morning, then the whole autumn will be sunny.
If the cranes fly away to the south, expect an early and cold autumn.
A strong wind on this day portends a snowy winter.
On the Day of Remembrance of Saint Maman, believers remember the pious shepherd who was considered the patron of animals. Folk signs are also discussed, indicating possible changes in the weather and the activity of wild birds.