History of the holiday
Carpus was bishop and Papilla was deacon. Agathonica was Papilla’s sister, and Agathodorus was a slave who worked for Papilla and Carpus. When the emperor realized that they did not worship idols, he immediately summoned them to him and began to force them to renounce their faith. The deacon and bishop refused.
Their tormentors tied them to horses, forcing them to run after them. Agathodorus saw this and sympathized with his masters. The executioners noticed this and started torturing him as well. Papilla admitted during interrogation that he had healed local residents with prayers. Then the emperor ordered to heal the sick man, and the deacon replied that if the pagans succeeded, he would deny Christ. The priests cast spells over the blind man for a long time, but they could do nothing. As soon as Papilla approached him and began to pray, the blind man immediately received his sight.
The ruler was so angry that he ordered everyone to be put in a hot furnace. However, the fire went out and did not harm the martyrs. Then the executioners executed them with a sword.
What is forbidden to do on this day?
On this day, you should not brag about your achievements, because you can lose everything at once. It is not allowed to wear black clothes on this day because plans may be disturbed. It is not recommended to invite guests, you can get into trouble.
As on any other day, the Church forbids insults, blasphemy and refusing help to those in need.
Folk beliefs and traditions for October 13
Among our ancestors there were many interesting signs for this day:
- if the sky is dark blue, it predicts rain;
- if throughout the day the air temperature is almost unchanged – it will be cloudy for a long time;
- if there are dense dark clouds, but the sun has risen – expect changeable weather;
- if the rooster crows in the evening – the weather will change quickly.
Masses have always been held on this day in the folk calendar. It was believed that evil forces were driven away in this way.
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