Day of worship of the honest chains of the Apostle Peter falls on January 29 every year. In everyday life, the holiday is also called Peter Veryga. This day is known among our ancestors as Petra-pokorma, because domestic animals were kept and fed on winter food for the second part of winter.

Chains are shackles or chains that restrain the hands. Orthodox believers put on such chains to control their perishable body, to cultivate humility in themselves. The history of the holiday goes back to those distant years, when King Herod Agrippa still ruled. Apostle Peter was thrown into prison for Christian preaching. He was shackled with heavy shackles and left for the night – until the trial. After the onset of darkness, an angel appeared to the monk and freed him from prison. Meanwhile, the miraculous chains touched by the apostle became a real jewel among the people, which healed and blessed many in need.