On October 29, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of three saints Longinus: the Centurion, the Caves, and the Yarenga.
In the folk calendar, October 29 is Longinus the Centurion, Longinus the Gatekeeper, Longinus Day, and Vision Day.
According to folk signs, on Longinus Day you can find out whether the winter will be warm.
If migratory birds have flown away by this day, the winter will be warm.
A cloudy moon on the night of Longinus the Centurion foretells frosts and snowfalls.
If a goose stands on one leg, a cold snap is coming.
If the leaves turn yellow but do not fall off, frost will not strike soon.