Church holiday on January 9: avoid these actions today to prevent a life of poverty.

Today, January 9, Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics celebrate the Feast of St. Polyektos according to the new church calendar. On this day, it is important to follow certain prohibitions to avoid bringing misfortune and poverty upon oneself.

Church Holiday on January 9

On this day, January 9, Christians honor the memory of St. Polyektos the Martyr. It is known that the saint lived in the 3rd century and died for his faith during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Diocletian. He was one of those who accepted a martyr's death, refusing to worship pagan gods.

According to tradition, Polyektos was arrested by the emperor's men and subjected to severe torture. However, he believed in Jesus Christ and refused to renounce his faith, which led to his execution. His martyrdom became a powerful testament for other Christians, and his memory has been preserved in the Church.

What Not to Do Today

• Do not lift heavy objects or engage in physical labor — to avoid problems with your back and muscles.
• It is forbidden to throw bread crumbs in the trash — this leads to poverty and destitution.

Weather Signs for January 9

• If there is fog in the morning — it will soon warm up.
• The higher the birds sit in the trees — the colder it will be.
• If the day is clear and frosty — there will be a rich harvest.

Name Days on January 9

On this day, name days are celebrated by: Antonina, Luka, Stepan, Tikhon, Fedor, Ferapont.

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