On August 9, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of Remembrance of the Great Martyr Panteleimon. The saint is revered as a great martyr, healer and doctor. In Ukraine, the Order of St. Panteleimon was established, which is awarded to doctors.

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Traditions of celebrating the Day of Panteleimon the Healer.

On this day, our ancestors tried not to work in the field, because it was believed that Panteleimon could burn the crop. On the holiday it was customary to collect and harvest medicinal herbs.

It was also believed that the berries collected on the day of Panteleimon should be dried or jam should be made from them.. The people believed that they had healing powers..

On this day, it was customary to bake pies with cabbage and treat them to friends, relatives and those in need..

On the Day of Panteleimon, it is customary to distribute alms, saying "

It was believed that people born on August 9 have the gift of healing. People believed that they could become talented doctors.

Prayer to Panteleimon the Healer.

Oh, the great saint of Christ, the passion-bearer and doctor, the merciful Panteleimon! Have mercy on me, a sinful servant of God (name), hear my groaning and cry, have mercy on the Heavenly One, the Supreme Physician of our souls and bodies, Christ our God, may He grant me healing from a cruel oppressive illness.

Accept the unworthy prayer of the sinner more than all people. Visit me with a blessed visit. Do not disdain my sinful sores, anoint them with the oil of your mercy and heal me; Yes, healthy soul and body, the rest of my days, with the help of the grace of God, I can spend in repentance and pleasing God, and I will be able to perceive the good end of my stomach. Hey, God's servant! Pray for Christ God, may your intercession grant me the health of the body and the salvation of my soul. Amen.