The Day of Saint Domna of Nicomedia. What Orthodox Christians in Latvia can and cannot do on September 16, 2026?

The most revered was Saint Domna, who gave her name to this day. She is called Domna the Good, and it is advised to spend more time on household chores. **What is remembered in the Church on September 16, 2026** Bishop Anthimus and his disciples lived during the times of emperors Diocletian and Maximian, and suffered during the persecutions of Christians. At that time, a fire broke out in the Imperial Palace of Nicomedia. Pagans accused Christians of arson. As a result, 20,000 believers who had gathered for worship in the temple were burned in one day. But this horror did not cause Christians to abandon their faith. They were ready to accept a martyr's death for their beliefs. Therefore, the saints who are remembered on this day were either beheaded, drowned, or buried alive. Among those killed by the pagans was the former priestess of the pagan temple — the virgin Domna along with Euphemia, who took care of the burial of their slain brothers in faith. Bishop Anthimus was hiding in a village near the city. From there, he strengthened the spirit of the believers. One of his letters was carried by Theophilus when he was captured and attempted to reveal the whereabouts of Anthimus. But he died without revealing the secret. Later, the emperor discovered where the bishop was hiding and sent soldiers there. They did not recognize Anthimus, who met them on the way. But he did not lie and went to trial himself, naming himself. Such courage caused the soldiers to fall into a state of mad astonishment, and then they all believed and asked to be baptized. He performed the ritual but refused to hide and told them to lead him to the emperor. Anthimus was shown the instruments of torture, but he only laughed, explaining that there is nothing worse than betraying one's faith. The bishop was tortured and then beheaded, yet he praised the Lord until the end. **The meaning of the holiday** The collective feat of faith is even more inspiring, and the feat and martyr's death accepted by thousands of people at once is astonishing. **Folk weather signs** Thunder rumbles — a warm autumn is ahead. Good weather — for a late spring. Rain after lunch, the weather will spoil for a long time. Red sunset — cold is ahead. **What can be done on September 16, 2026** On this day, much time is devoted to cleaning. It is necessary to throw out all old and unnecessary things from the house. Old things can be burned, but shoes should not be. Continue cleaning the remnants of the harvest. **What cannot be done on September 16, 2026** Quarrels and gossip are strictly forbidden. Overeating is not allowed. It is very bad if the house is not clean. Do not pick anything up from the floor, especially money. Do not look too much in the mirror.