On August 23, Ukrainians celebrate several important dates at once - state, church, and international.
On this day, the country celebrates the National Flag Day of Ukraine . The blue-yellow flag was first raised on August 23, 1990 in Berdyansk during the international campaign “Save the Sea of Azov!” After the declaration of independence in 1991, it became the official symbol of our state. The blue color means clear sky and spirituality, and the yellow color means fertile fields and prosperity.
In the church calendar, August 23 is the day of remembrance of the holy martyr Lupp, who was a faithful servant of the great martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica. He preached Christ and healed people, for which he was executed in the 4th century.
This date is also associated with international events. The world celebrates the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Slave Trade and its Abolition , because it was on August 23, 1791, that the largest slave uprising broke out in Haiti. In addition, it is the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism - the date was chosen because of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1939, which divided Europe and led to millions of victims.
The people called August 23 Grechkosii , because they completed the work related to the harvesting of buckwheat. On this day, nature was observed: fog in the morning foreshadowed good weather, a north wind - an early winter, and rain - a rich mushroom season.
Ephraim, Ivan, Mykola, and Pavlo celebrate their name day. The talisman of the day is considered zircon, a stone that brings confidence and prosperity.
This year, there are 130 days left until the New Year, and August 23 reminds us of the importance of remembering our history, honoring state symbols, and learning from the lessons of the past.
