Today's date has many significant events, both in ecclesiastical and cultural and historical contexts.
Church holidays
On January 16, according to the new style, Christians celebrate the day of memory of the martyrs Danakt, Spevsyp, Neon and Iovila. It is also a day of worshiping the honest chains of the Apostle Peter. According to legend, it was these shackles with which the apostle was chained in prison that were removed by an angel and are considered healing.
According to the old style, the great martyr Gordius of Cappadocia and the prophet Malachi are honored.
Holiday in Ukraine
In Ukraine, January 16 is unofficially called Cyborg Memorial Day . On this day, the heroic deed of defenders of the Donetsk airport, who from May 26, 2014 to January 22, 2015, restrained the attacks of a numerical enemy, is remembered. This day has become a symbol of the indomitability of Ukrainian soldiers, and their feat has forever gone down in history under the slogan:
"The cyborgs survived. The concrete did not last."
World holidays
- International Day of The Beatles
This holiday is timed to the opening of the Cavern club in Liverpool in 1957, where the legendary four began their journey. Fans of the band around the world today celebrate their contribution to the development of music. - International Ice Maker Day
A holiday dedicated to people who work on the creation and maintenance of ice arenas for hockey or figure skating.
Dragon Day, Hot and Spicy Food Day, and Religious Freedom Day are also celebrated on this day.
Folk traditions
January 16 is popularly known as Petro half-fed . This date symbolizes the middle of winter, when the peasants carefully calculated the remaining fodder for livestock. Housewives cleaned homes and utility rooms.
Prohibitions and omens
To avoid misfortune, today:
- do not use sharp objects or light a fire,
- do not insult animals or participate in conflicts.
Signs:
- The north wind promises frost.
- White clouds portend snowfall.
- The red sky in the west - before the cold weather.
Famous people born on January 16
Ukrainian figures:
- Writers Sylvester Yarychevskyi and Anatolii Kachan .
- Lyudmila Yurina and Serhii Yarunskyi are the composers .
- Violinist Vasyl Popadyuk .
- Football player Andriy Rusol .
World celebrities:
- Composer Brian Fernehough .
- Directed by John Carpenter .
- Boxer Roy Jones .
- Model Kate Moss .
- Singer Alia .
Day of the Angel
Celebrating name days: Ivan, Maxim, Petro, Yan, Leonilla, Neonila, Gordii, Iryna, Arina.
January 16 is a date full of history, tradition and inspiration. Regardless of the weather, this day provides an opportunity to remember outstanding personalities and important events.
