On October 23, the Orthodox Church remembers the holy martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia of Nicomedia, brother and sister.
In the folk calendar, October 23 is Evlampiev Day, Lampey and Lampeya, Lampei, Evlampy the Winter-Indicator, Evlampy the Lighter.
According to folk signs, on Evlampiev Day you can determine whether winter will come early.
Weather signs for October 23
If there is slush on Evlampiev Day, there will be no snow until Kazanskaya (November 4).
If there are still leaves left on the willow, winter will come late.
If a north or east wind blows on Eulampius the Winter Indicator, a cold snap is coming.
If there is no frost on this day, there will be no winter weather for another month.
If the sky is clear in the west, there is no need to expect rain.
