Today, Ukrainians celebrate the day of unity of Ukraine, a military journalist and commemorate the holy martyrs of Pamphil, Porphyry and others .
What today for a church holiday
On February 16, the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs of Pamphil, Porphyry and others. St. Pamphil was the Palestinian Caesarean press and a well -known theologian. He headed the famous theological school in Caesarea and was a student of the famous Christian scientist Origen. Pamphil devoted his life to the dissemination of Christian knowledge and pious, was a great connoisseur of Scripture. St. Porphyry was a student of Pamphil and a church minister. They worked together to spread the Gospel and support the Christian community.
There were other martyrs together with them:
- Valent is a deacon of Capitolin's Yelia that joined the ministry.
- Paul is a pious Christian from Egypt who voluntarily went through the path of suffering.
- Celivka is a warrior who became a Christian.
- Theodulus is an elderly servant of the temple.
- Julian is an exemplary Christian who joined them during persecution.
All these saints were subjected to heavy torture and executed for their faith in Christ during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian. Their feat remains an example of unbreakable faith and devotion to Christian values.
That can not be done on February 16
- No strangers should not be allowed for the night.
- It is forbidden to marry or baptize a child.
- It is impossible to cut trees - to trouble.
Folk signs and traditions on February 16
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day today: the forest is cracking - wait for severe frost;
- The wind indicates that summer will be cold;
- fog or snow - until the lean year;
- Trees rustle in the forest - wait for the thaw.
Our ancestors believed that this day on the earth there is an evil that causes harm to people. Therefore, important things were not tried not to start, did not leave the house after sunset.
Birthday: How to name a child born on February 16
Who celebrates the birthday: Danilo, Elijah, Makar, Paul.
The mascot of a person born on February 16 is opal. This stone helps to develop intuition, creative abilities. Opal has long been used to protect against negative impact from the outside and harmonize the space around them.
Born on this day:
- 1867 - Ukrainian dramatic actress and singer Efrosinia Zarnytska;
- 1885 - Ukrainian dramatic actress and singer Zinaida Rybchinsk;
- 1905 - Ukrainian agrochemist, soil scientist and plant physiologist Petro Vlasyuk.
Memorable dates on February 16
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for February 16:
- 1267 - Castile and Portugal conclude the Badakhov Treaty on the Interstate Border;
- 1270 - Lithuanians won a difficult victory over the Livonian Order in the Battle of Causse;
- 1659 - in England, Nicolas Vaughter presents the world's first 400 pounds in the world;
- 1918 - accept the act on the independence of Lithuania;
- 1919 - the UGA Vovchukhukh Operation begins;
- 1923 - the archaeological expedition of the British, headed by Howard, reveals the entrance to the tombstone of Pharaoh Tutankhamon;
- 1937-Volles Crushes, Dupon's chemist-researcher, receives a patent for Nylon;
- 1945 - US expeditionary troops are starting to capture Iodzima;
- 1957 - Egypt becomes the champion of the first African Nations Cup in Sudan, winning the Ethiopia team with a score of 4: 0;
- 1968 - in the city of Heyvil, Alabama, USA), the first telephone rescue service is 911;
- 1985 - founded the Lebanon Shiitic Paramilitary Islamist Organization of Hezbolla;
- 1991-Galician Assembly (united session of Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv and Ternopil Regional Councils) is held at the Opera and Ballet Theater and Ballet;
- 2005 - the Kyoto Protocol comes into force.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
February 16 in Ukraine and the world celebrate World Care Day . The world is most in the world dedicated to children who are in foster families or have experience in the care system. This day is aimed at raising awareness of the need for quality care and enabling these children to express their voices. World Care Day was launched in 2015 thanks to the cooperation of several organizations, including Epic in Ireland, Voypic in Northern Ireland, Who Cares? Scotland and Become in the UK. The purpose was to create a global event that would celebrate children and young people with care. This holiday is intended to emphasize the achievements, strength and unique stories of each child in the guardianship system, as well as to help overcome the stigma and prejudice associated with staying in foster families.
Also on February 16 World Whale Day . This day was launched in 1980 in Hawaii, in Maui, to draw attention to the protection of humpback whales that migrate along the islands. Over time, the holiday became global and became a symbol of protection of all kinds of whales and marine ecosystems. Interestingly, whale singing is one of the most difficult sounds in the animal world!
And on February 16, the Day of the Military Journalist of Ukraine . It is a professional holiday of journalists who work in the war zones, covering events on the forefront and telling the truth about the war. This day is established in honor of Ukrainian military correspondents who risk life to convey true information from the battlefield. The date was not accidental: on February 16, 2015, a journalist of the newspaper "Army of Ukraine" Dmitry Labutkin was killed near Debaltsev. His life became a symbol of the courage and self -sacrifice of military journalists.
February 16 celebrate the day of unity in Ukraine . It is a relatively new holiday, which was established in 2022 by the decree of President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. The holiday was launched during the increased threat of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Its purpose is to unite Ukrainians, emphasize the power of the nation and support state sovereignty. The day of unity became even more symbolic after the start of a full -scale invasion, as Ukrainians demonstrate unprecedented unity in the struggle for independence.
