Apologize: Here's what to do on the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

On this day, it was customary to clean the house thoroughly: everything was washed and polished. It was believed that this would attract luck and prosperity. Another tradition of January 30th is reconciliation. On this day, it is customary to make amends with anyone with whom there have been conflicts or disputes and to ask for forgiveness. If this is not done, the unresolved quarrels may linger for the entire year.

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On January 30, Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate the Feast of the Three Hierarchs, honoring Basil the Great, John Chrysostom, and Gregory the Theologian. UNIAN reports that on this day, it is essential not only to commemorate the saints but also to observe traditions.

What to Do on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs

On this day, it has always been customary to clean the house: everything was washed and polished. It was believed that this would attract good fortune and prosperity. Another tradition on January 30 is reconciliation. On this day, it is customary to make peace with anyone with whom there have been conflicts or quarrels and to ask each other for forgiveness. If this is not done, one risks remaining in conflict for the entire year.

Additionally, on this day, girls would charm their beloved if he was ignoring them. They did this by hanging colorful ribbons on trees and speaking the boy's name.

On January 30, believers pray before the icons of the three saints—Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom—for family happiness, abundance, and understanding with loved ones. They ask Basil the Great to free them from evil and temptation and to strengthen their spirit. They pray to John Chrysostom for protection from deceit, and to Gregory the Theologian for guidance on the righteous path.