St. Barbara's Day 2024 – congratulations and traditions – UNIAN
On St. Barbara's Day, it is customary to congratulate the saint's namesakes and make dumplings.
St. Barbara's Day 2024 is celebrated on December 4 according to the new style or December 17 according to the old style. Today the church honors the memory of the holy martyr Varvara of Iliopol, who is considered the patroness of all women. On this holiday in Ukraine it is customary to make dumplings, and all Varvarians receive congratulations on their name day.
History of Saint Barbara's Day
Barbara of Iliopolis was born in the Roman Empire into a noble pagan family. The girl was amazingly beautiful, and her father kept her in a high tower to protect her from attacks.
While in solitude, Varvara secretly accepted Christianity, which was prohibited at that time. When she told her father about her views, she was brought before her pagan court. And when the Roman…
