The Day of Sophia and Irina. What Orthodox Christians in Latvia can and cannot do on October 1, 2026?

**What is remembered in the Church on October 1, 2026** Sophia and Irina. Very little is known about these saints. It is certain that they lived in Egypt in the 3rd century. For their faith, they were captured during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, tortured for a long time, and then the governor of Egypt, Claudius, ordered their beheading. Many centuries later, their relics were found and transferred to Constantinople during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. Ariadne. The future saint lived in the 2nd century in the Phrygian city of Promissia. She was a slave in the house of the city leader Tertilla. Upon the birth of his son, he organized a grand celebration in one of the city's pagan temples. Everyone was invited, including the servants. Only Ariadne, who was a secret Christian, stayed home. For her disobedience, she was tortured, and then in prison, she was starved, being demanded to renounce her faith. But with God's help, the girl managed to escape from prison. Wounded and exhausted, Ariadne tried to leave the city, but the governor sent a pursuit after her. When the guards almost caught up with her, the girl began to pray. And again, God's help came to her — a crack formed in the rock, the girl squeezed into it, and the stones closed again. All the pursuers were horrified, began to quarrel among themselves, and eventually killed each other. The meaning of the holiday Even fragile girls can perform the greatest feats in the name of true faith. The gradation of saints in Orthodoxy. Infographic More details **What do people pray to Saint Ariadne for?** They ask her for family harmony, health, and financial well-being. **Folk weather signs** — The weather on October 1 indicates what April 1 will be like. — If the leaves have not fallen from the birches yet, winter will be warm. — If cranes do not fly, it will be warm until November. **What can be done on October 1, 2026** — Gather rose hips, from which pies, tea, and tinctures are prepared. — It is customary to prepare and ferment cabbage. — A wonderful day for fun, dancing, and singing. — An important day to do good deeds. **What cannot be done on October 1, 2026** — It is very bad to boast. — One should not ask God for more than is truly necessary. — Do not leave a child alone, even for a short time. — It is bad to cut hair and go to the hairdresser. — It is not advisable to invite people in pairs to visit.