No curses or hard work: what to avoid on the day of John Chrysostom.

On the day of St. John Chrysostom, celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Christians on November 13, there are certain prohibitions and restrictions that are observed to avoid angering the saint and God. What is forbidden on this day is explained by UNIAN.

What is not allowed on the day of St. John Chrysostom

On this day, it is prohibited to speak ill or curse. It is believed that even a sincere prayer may go unheard if a person resorts to rudeness or swearing.

In prayers to St. John Chrysostom, people often seek protection from bribe-takers and fraudsters, but even in such requests, one should not curse or wish harm upon others, as it may anger the Lord. Believers should limit their requests to asking for fair punishment for the guilty.

Folk signs of this day also had their prohibitions. There is a tradition to abstain from heavy physical work, having completed all major agricultural tasks by this day. It is believed that nature begins to freeze and fall into slumber on this day.

This day should be spent in peace and harmony, and one should turn to the saint with a sincere request for protection and healing from worries.