Day of Boris and Gleb 2025 - what to do in the morning to attract money.

On this Thursday, July 24, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honors the first canonized saints of Kyivan Rus - princes Boris and Gleb. This church holiday symbolizes unwavering faith, deep spirituality, and brotherhood. The saints are considered protectors from evil people, patrons of peasants, farmers, and warriors.

Novyny.LIVE explains what makes this holiday special, what prohibitions must be observed on the Day of Martyrs Boris and Gleb, and what must be done in the morning to attract wealth.

Who are Boris and Gleb and why are they honored on July 24

Princes Boris and Gleb are the younger sons of Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Volodymyr the Great. They were born shortly before the baptism of Kyivan Rus and were raised in Christian piety.

In 1015, they tragically died (it is believed that this happened on July 24) at the hands of their older brother Sviatopolk, who sought to eliminate rivals in the struggle for the Kyivan throne. However, Boris and Gleb did not resist - they accepted death with humility, becoming an example of Christian meekness and love.

The brothers were canonized as martyr passion-bearers. They are the first saints of Kyivan Rus officially recognized by the Church. July 24 is considered a day of brotherly love, peace, and renunciation of vengeance.

Traditions of the church holiday on July 24 - how Boris and Gleb are honored

On this day, services are held in churches, prayers for peace in families, and for the protection of warriors are offered. This day is considered protective against fratricide, envy, and discord. The saints are prayed to for harmony in the family, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

Prayers to the saints help in such cases:

• feuding in the family;
• injustice from relatives or enemies;
• the need for courage;
• protection from evil;
• internal anger, rage;
• envy;
• heavy thoughts;
• feelings of guilt.

In everyday life, this day was considered a time for socializing: people visited each other, treated one another with homemade dishes, tried not to work hard or quarrel.

There is an interesting folk custom that has persisted for centuries: in the morning, immediately after waking up, one should count all the money in the home - cash, coins, even those hidden 'for a rainy day'.

It is said: 'Counted money is multiplied money'. This ritual supposedly guarantees the family abundance for the whole year.

What cannot be done on the Day of Boris and Gleb

This day is about peace, kindness, and restraint. On the holiday of Boris and Gleb, one must not:

• quarrel, conflict, especially with loved ones;
• take revenge;
• hold grudges;
• engage in handicrafts;
• chop firewood;
• work physically hard;
• work in the field - due to lightning and fires that often occurred during this period, peasants avoided fieldwork;
• make repairs;
• consume alcohol.

Folk signs on July 24

• If it rains - expect a generous harvest.
• If the sun is hiding in the clouds - autumn will be cold.
• If the cuckoo is calling - autumn will be prolonged but warm.
• If you have a quarrel with a brother or sister on this day - there will be discord in the family for a long time.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the church calendar of holidays for August 2025.

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The presented news about the honoring of the first canonized saints of Kyivan Rus - princes Boris and Gleb, explains the origin of this holiday, the traditions, customs, and prohibitions associated with this day. The religious holiday on July 24 symbolizes faith, brotherhood, and peace, and honoring Saints Boris and Gleb helps to find tranquility and harmony in families. Observing the traditions and prohibitions of this day can contribute to creating an atmosphere of well-being and mutual understanding among people.