Silouan and Silas are the assistants of the Apostle Paul. Sometimes they are called the apostles of the seventy, because these men were among the seventy people who were close to Christ. In the popular consciousness, the Apostle Silas was associated with a hero. On Silin Day, according to legend, he was able to transfer his power to all living things only by touching them. It was believed that from this moment on, sick and weak people could gain strength.