**What is remembered in the Church on August 8, 2026** The future saints lived in the late 3rd – early 4th century, and all of them were priests of the Christian church. This was a period of severe persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximian. In 303, by his order, more than 20,000 parishioners of the Nicomedia church were burned. But Yermolay, Yermil, and Yermokrat managed to escape and hide in time. Yermolay noticed a young pagan who constantly walked past the house where he was hiding. Yermolay started a conversation with him, then taught him the basics of faith and baptized him. This is the life of Saint Panteleimon, whose memory we celebrate on August 9, 2026. Then he was captured and brought to trial. Along with him, Yermolay, Yermil, and Yermokrat were imprisoned. All three were urged to renounce their faith. But they refused and said they were ready to die for the true God with joy. At that moment, an earthquake began, the idols fell in the temple and shattered. The executioners retreated, and the miracle was reported to the emperor. But he was not afraid and ordered to torture all three and then kill them. They were beheaded. **The meaning of the holiday** On this day, the memory of the servants of the Church is celebrated, who brought many to faith and confirmed the truth of their faith with their lives. **Folk weather signs** - Flies become biting — expect rain. - Frogs jump out of water bodies — for precipitation. - A cat climbs into your arms — for good luck. - If the linden trees have already turned yellow, autumn will be early. - If the cuckoo calls in the morning — for a warm and late autumn. - A crimson sunset — for rain. **What can be done on August 8, 2026** - It is customary to collect medicinal plants. - You can start harvesting apples, but they should be eaten before the Apple Feast (August 19, 2026). - Continue digging fresh potatoes and preparing various dishes from it. **What cannot be done on August 8, 2026** - Women should not work. - Do not lend your working tools to anyone. - It is very bad to swear.