On October 10, the Orthodox Church remembers Saint Savvaty of Solovetsky, the founder of the Solovetsky Monastery.
In the folk calendar, October 10 is Savvatiyev's day, Savvaty Pchelnik, Savvaty Pchelovod.
According to folk signs, on Savvatiev Day you can find out whether winter will come early.
Weather signs for October 10
If the weather is dry on this day, winter will come late.
The south wind on Savvatiy Pchelnik promises a warm winter.
If the wind is north or east, a harsh winter is expected.
Winter will also be cold if there are a lot of cones on the spruce and pine trees.
