Saint Mina: customs and names

On November 11, we celebrate Saint Mina.

Ienniki

Mina, Minka, Minko, Mincho, Victor, Victoria

Saint Mina is the patron saint of orphans and the homeless, of folk healers, healers, warriors and people who have taken a long journey, protects women and helps them conceive, strengthens broken marriages.

From November 11, the "Wolf Holidays" begin. Even the shortest days begin with them.

Customs

At the beginning of November, the last days passed, during which our great-grandfathers allowed themselves to walk late at night, dance in the dark, and meet their loved ones after sunset. At that time, people were finishing all the repairs that had been started, mending fences and plugging the cracks through which tenz, karakonjol and other evil forces could sneak in.

In folk beliefs, the day is considered very difficult and must be honored so that bad things do not follow. It is believed that with this day, all the bad diseases of people will go away.

St. Mina is also considered the protector of single women, widows and unmarried women, guarding their honor. Women who want to conceive pray to the Mother of God and St. Mina. He also protected the young families, their new home. In the Obradovsky Monastery near Sofia, there is a miraculous icon of St. Mina, which has helped many people find the right partner.

A meal

There is no special meal for this day. It is important for the family to get together, so favorite foods are prepared. It is good to have ritual bread, wine and sweets for the children.