Orthodox Christians Saint Paraskeva (Friday or Petka) used since ancient times with love and reverence. With her memory is associated many a pious custom and rites. She dedicated temples and wayside shrines. On the day of her memory, the Russian people were brought to the temples for the fruits of sanctification. In Russia since ancient times Saint Paraskevi is considered to be a healer of mental and physical ailments, the guardian of the family well-being and happiness. She prayed for the girls of marriageable age to marry for love and soon. The memory of the great Martyr Paraskeva-Friday is celebrated by Holy Church 28 October old, November 10, new style.