The Day of St. Chariton the Confessor. What Orthodox Christians in Latvia can and cannot do on October 11, 2026?

What is remembered in the Church on October 11, 2026 Chariton lived in the 4th century during the reign of Emperor Aurelian in Iconium (the modern city of Konya in Turkey). This was a period of incredible persecution of Christians. Chariton, recalling the holy Thecla, who also lived in Iconium, longed to suffer for his faith. He was captured and held in prison, but at that moment, Emperor Aurelian was killed, and the new ruler did not want to torture Christians, so he released Chariton from prison. Then Chariton decided to dedicate the rest of his life to serving the Lord. The Lord also did not abandon him. Once, on the way to Jerusalem, Chariton was captured by robbers. They tied him up and dragged him into their cave, intending to kill him. But Chariton was saved by a snake sent by God — it crawled in and poisoned a jug of wine. The robbers were poisoned and died. And the venerable Chariton, after praying, decided to stay and live in that cave. Followers began to gather around him. Thus, on the site of this miraculous salvation, the Faransky Lavra was established, becoming one of the most revered in Palestine. Chariton established a very strict rule there, and he himself left the monastery and went into the desert, where he began to live in the caves of the Forty Days Mountain. After some time, the Jericho Lavra was formed in that place. Near the third place he chose to remain in solitude, the Sukiy Lavra was created. Sensing the approach of death, he returned to the Faransky Lavra, where he died surrounded by his disciples in 350. He was buried in the very church that was built on the site of the cave where he miraculously escaped from the robbers. **The Meaning of the Holiday** On this day, the founder of several monasteries that played an important role in the establishment of Christianity is remembered. **Folk Weather Signs** — If the hares are still gray — winter will not come soon. — Leaves fall with the veins up — for a rich harvest next year. — Birds fluff their feathers — for cold weather. **What can be done on October 11, 2026** — It is customary to spend the day at home. — It is customary to bake pies. **What cannot be done on October 11, 2026** — One should not engage in household chores. — It is strictly forbidden to sweep garbage out the door. — Try not to communicate with people with brown or black eyes. — After this day, it is forbidden to gather and eat berries. — Under no circumstances complain or whine.