According to the folk calendar - Tikhon the Passionate

On August 26, parishioners of the Orthodox Church honor the 18th century theologian Bishop Tikhon The famous figure, canonized, was born into a family of modest means He lost his father early and ended up studying at a theological seminary thanks to the diligent efforts of his mother and older brother The teaching lasted fourteen years, and at the end of it, the minister began preaching work in Tver, giving lectures to huge audiences People's interest was due to the presentation in Russian, and not in Latin The saint began to be called Tikhon at the age of 34, after he became a monk and took vows The vicar left many works to his followers, by reading which you can get an idea of ​​his life path and worldview The wonderworker died in the Zadonsk Monastery, where he met old age and retired On Tikhonov Day, it is customary to remember deceased loved ones, thoroughly clean the house, and read conspiracies and prayers in the entryway aimed at eliminating the evil eye and bad words Among the interesting customs is the tradition of ventilating barns and cellars, in which vegetables, fruits and grains should be stored after harvesting Such a ritual is not only symbolic, but also practical in nature - fresh air prevents the formation of rot and spoilage of agricultural crops Authentic signs dedicated to this holiday also remain as cultural heritage: Based on the strength of the wind blowing on August 26, the weather for September was determined Light gusts mean warmth, and a hurricane portends heavy rainfall throughout the month Heavy fog over the forest told people that a good harvest of mushrooms awaited them Leaves that turned yellow on the tree below were regarded as a harbinger of a fertile early sowing