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On February 1, the Orthodox Church honors St. Trifon. He was a healer and was well known for a number of miracles.
The saint was born in 225 in the family of poor Christians living in the Asia Minor part of the Roman empire. When 17, Trifon managed to cure the sick daughter of the emperor. The next emperor, Trajan Decius, chased away Christians and prosecuted them for their faith. Trifon refused to change his beliefs and was tortured. The saint died because of the torture but kept on praying and believing until his final breath.
Wine producers and vine growers celebrate on February 1. Housewives wake up early in the morning to make bread. Chicken is boiled and the best wine is taken to the vineyard.
There, men traditionally prune the vines. Fertility rituals are performed and a vine king is selected. The person is usually wealthy. Once the rituals are over, people sit together at the table to celebrate.
February 1 is the name day of people called Trifon.
The saint was born in 225 in the family of poor Christians living in the Asia Minor part of the Roman empire. When 17, Trifon managed to cure the sick daughter of the emperor. The next emperor, Trajan Decius, chased away Christians and prosecuted them for their faith. Trifon refused to change his beliefs and was tortured. The saint died because of the torture but kept on praying and believing until his final breath.
Wine producers and vine growers celebrate on February 1. Housewives wake up early in the morning to make bread. Chicken is boiled and the best wine is taken to the vineyard.
There, men traditionally prune the vines. Fertility rituals are performed and a vine king is selected. The person is usually wealthy. Once the rituals are over, people sit together at the table to celebrate.
February 1 is the name day of people called Trifon.
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February 1- St. Trifon's Day