May 21 of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of St. John the Evangelist. The Church Fathers considered him the same person as John the Evangelist. John the Evangelist was the author of the Gospel of John, the Book of Revelation and three epistles included in the New Testament. On this day, there are certain prohibitions that our ancestors observed..

What not to do on the Day of St. John the Evangelist.

On this day you can not slander and quarrel with loved ones.

It is also forbidden to drink alcohol.

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You can’t guess on the holiday, because it is considered a sin.

On the Day of St. John the Evangelist, it is forbidden to lie and slander others.

On the holiday you need to refrain from heavy physical work.

Celebration traditions.

On the Day of St.

John the Evangelist, believers attend services in churches and pray.

You can help others and give alms to those who ask. The holiday must be spent in love for one's neighbor.

Folk signs on the Day of St. John the Evangelist.

The clouds gathered in a big pile - to bad weather.

Rainy day - to a generous harvest of mushrooms.

Rainbow in the morning - to rainy weather, in the evening - to dry and clear weather.

It's raining - bad weather will last another two weeks.