Date in the old style: May 15. Pachomius the Great, whose memory is commemorated on this day, was an Egyptian monk. Even before becoming a Christian, as a pagan, he enlisted in the army of Emperor Constantine. His unit was warmly welcomed by Christians on one of their campaigns, and from them, Pachomius learned about the new religion. When the war ended, he was baptized and later founded the first communal monastery. Among the people, Pachomius was called “the Warm” or “the Back Warmer” because true warmth began on his holiday. It was said that the cold cherry mornings were replaced by the warmth of the rowan. Many sayings and signs were associated with this day: “Pahom came – it smelled of warmth” and “If it’s warm on Pahom, it will be warm all summer.” On this day, the remaining wheat had to be sown: “Pahom the Back Warmer came – sow the wheat quickly.” It was not recommended to plant any other crops on Pahom’s day – especially at noon; it was believed that any sowing and planting except for wheat would perish. Attention was also paid to other signs. If the sunrise on Pahom’s day was crimson, a fiery summer was expected. Names celebrated on this day: Dmitry, Makar, Pamphilus, Pahomius