Sfântul Ilie, celebrat astăzi în România: tradiția spune că poate aduce ploaia în vreme de secetă • Newsweek România

Saint Elijah is celebrated in Romania as a miracle worker and rain bringer during droughts. Born over 800 years BC, he is associated with various legends, including his fiery chariot and battles against evil. Traditions on his feast day include refraining from work to avoid hail, gathering healing herbs, and honoring the dead. Honey harvesting is a key activity, performed by men in festive attire. The day also marks the pastoral summer midpoint, allowing shepherds to return to villages. Notable fairs and gatherings occur, particularly in Fălticeni, which has a historic market dating back to 1814.