Every year on March 9, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy martyr and prophet John the Forerunner (the Baptist), who is considered the forerunner of Christ – Ivan’s day.

Ivan was born around 6 BC, led an ascetic lifestyle and preached baptism by repentance. By the way, it was he who baptized Jesus Christ. He died a martyr’s death at the hands of King Herod Antipas about 30 years old.

Long since Ivan the Forerunner they prayed for the health of children and the fertility of the earth, the saint also helped with headaches.

Signs for St. John’s Day

• Warm weather – we are waiting for a warm April, snowy weather predicts snow in April.
• The singing of the tit says about the approach of heat, but the knocking of the woodpecker, on the contrary, promises late spring.
• You can’t wash clothes so as not to scare the birds, because the timely arrival of birds promises a good harvest.
• In addition, it is forbidden to quarrel and use a knife.