On October 12, believers honor two saints: Theophanes the Merciful and Cyriacus the Hermit.
People called this day Theophan the Merciful, because it was often on this day that warmth returned briefly.
On October 12, it was customary to hunt and get a birthday hare. If the hunt was successful, the men who got the game would throw a feast and invite people to visit.
Name day October 12
Today is the day of the angel Ivan and Feofan celebrate.
Those born on October 12 are distinguished by their determination and energy, as well as the ability to always present themselves in a favorable light.
Today's birthday people are distinguished by their generosity, and they are ready to share the fruits of their labor absolutely free of charge.
Weather signs
On this day it was customary to watch the stars. If there were many of them and they were clearly visible, it meant that the autumn would be dry.
The fog in the evening promised a warm week ahead, and the thunder that day foreshadowed rare snowfalls. The same cannot be said about the east wind: it foreshadowed bitter frosts.
Author: Irina Tint
