On October 24, 2024, the day of Apostle Philip is celebrated, one of the seventy apostles, one of the first seven deacons. It is believed that on this day, ice forms on bodies of water. And if that happens, winter is considered to be nearly here. The future apostle lived in Caesarea of Palestine. He was married and had four children. After Christ’s resurrection, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the 12 apostles and they went to preach in different lands, he was appointed to the deaconate in the Jerusalem church and, together with six other deacons, was tasked with overseeing offerings and caring for widows, orphans, and the destitute. The head among them was Archdeacon Stephen. When the persecution of Christians began and Stephen was stoned, Philip left Jerusalem and settled in Samaria, where he began preaching Christianity. Among those he converted was a sorcerer named Simon, who from then on did not leave Philip’s side and helped him in everything. Under the guidance of an angel, Philip set out on a journey. And there, on the road between Gaza and Jerusalem, he met and converted a court official of the queen of Ethiopia to Christianity. He preached a lot, and when he returned to Jerusalem, the apostles ordained him a bishop and sent him to Asia Minor, to the city of Tralles. After converting many to Christianity and performing many miracles, Apostle Philip died at an old age. What can you do on October 24, 2024? Finish the final preparations for winter. It’s important to clean the house well. You should be careful with fire. It's a great day for weddings. What shouldn’t you do on October 24, 2024? Overeat. Turn on bright lights in the house. Leave dirty dishes and trash in the house. Stare at birds for too long, especially ravens. Open the curtains, especially when sleeping.