On April 18th, the church honors the memory of the ancient Greek reader Theodulus of Thessaloniki, who suffered for his Christian faith. In the folk calendar, this day is known as Fedul the Windbringer. Theodulus was born in the 3rd century in Thessaloniki — the second largest city in Greece. One night, he dreamed that a stranger in a shining garment placed something in his palm. When he opened his eyes, the young man found a ring with a cross in his hand and took it as a sign. When persecutions against Christians began, he stayed by the church and continued to openly preach the Gospel. The ring was always with him. Thanks to its miraculous power, Theodulus converted many townspeople to Christianity and healed them of their illnesses. Together with the church's deacon, Agathopod, the young man was thrown into prison, but even there he continued to preach. Then, the prisoners were drowned in the sea. Later, Christians found the bodies of the martyrs on the shore and buried them with honors. Because the saint's memorial day falls in the middle of spring, when cold winds are replaced by warm ones, people named the holiday Fedul the Windbringer. Elders used to say: "Fedul has come — warm wind has blown," "On Fedul, open a window — heat the house without wood." On this day, people opened windows and aired the room without fear of catching a cold. Our ancestors believed that fresh wind helps to drive out diseases, quarrels, and evil spirits residing in the home. Moreover, they tried not to open windows earlier than scheduled, not to block the path of warmth. On Fedul the Windbringer, women washed clothes and hung them outside. It was believed that clothes dried in the wind have healing properties, giving a person health and vigor. They were worn on the sick, to help them recover faster. It was also customary to recite special spells for the wind, so that it would bring a good harvest, prosperity, and well-being. The power of the air element was also used to remove the evil eye and curses. Weather on the holiday also determined the start of agricultural work. Thus, if almost all the snow had melted in the ravines, it was a sign that work in the fields could begin. If it was clear and a warm wind blew during the day, the same weather would continue in the coming days. On Fedul the Windbringer, it is advisable to keep windows open, letting stale air and smells escape. Under no circumstances should anything be thrown out the window or allow or let a cat through the window opening. Otherwise, the owners might face great troubles. It is also not good to walk against the wind — otherwise, Fedul might bring unwanted problems. The day is well spent on household chores, such as laundering clothes or cleaning windows. As with other holidays, it is forbidden to argue, curse, refuse alms and help to those in need. Since the celebration falls during the Great Lent, it is necessary to adhere to dietary restrictions and abstain from any entertainments. For more information about this tradition and other related customs, you can visit the following link: [Izvestia Article on Fedul Windbringer](https://iz.ru/1682655/2024-04-17/18-aprelia-fedul-vetrenik-traditcii-primety-chto-mozhno-i-nelzia-delat). This resource provides a detailed account of the origins, significance, and practices associated with Fedul Windbringer day, helping to understand the rich cultural heritage surrounding this observance.