Today, there are several important dates in Ukraine. It is the Day of Occupational Safety and Ambulance Workers Day - professional holidays dedicated to people who stand for the health and life of others daily.
In addition, for the believers on April 28 is the day of memory of St. Cyril , Archbishop of Alexandria. St. Cyril was one of the prominent figures of Christianity, known for his active activity and deep theological works. From a young age, he devoted himself to serving God, joining St. Macarius in the Nitrian Mountains, where he spent six years in prayers and spiritual growth.
For 32 years, Cyril directed the Alexandria Church, defending the purity of faith and developing the Christian doctrine. His heritage includes numerous theological treatises and comments on Scripture, which remain important to Orthodox theology to this day. The saint died in 444, leaving a significant trace in the history of the church.
That cannot be done on April 28
- It is not necessary to plan to engage, to marry.
- You cannot change earrings and pierce your ears.
- It is forbidden to collect birch juice.
Folk signs and traditions on April 28
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day was today: butterflies were hidden - to cold and elderly;
- Dandelions have not bloomed yet - wait for the dry summer;
- It was raining to warming;
- Many stars at night - there will be a large harvest;
- Dawn is cloudless and clear - summer will be warm.
It has long believed that a warm wind brings health. Therefore, if he was blowing this day, they were sure to go outside, substituted the diseased part of the body. It was believed that this day is successful for treatment.
Birthday: How to name a child born on April 28
What are the birthday today: Vitaliy, Ovsius, Zenon, Cyril, Maxim.
The mascot of a person born on April 28 is magic. It has long believed that this stone was endowed with magical power. For example, it was believed that magician is able to bring harmony in a relationship.
Born on this day:
- 1868 - Ukrainian mathematician, creator of geometry of numbers, made a significant contribution to the development of modern computer science Georgy Voroniy;
- 1875-Ukrainian monumental artist, master of religious and secular painting, portraitist, landscape painter, illustrator Modest Sosenko;
- 1928 - Bandurist, Deputy Conductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist. TG Shevchenko Petro Kitasty.
Memorable dates on April 28
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for April 28:
- 1180-14-year-old French King Philip II Augustus marries Isabella, the deceased of Count Flanders;
- 1220 - lay the first stones in the foundation of the Cathedral in Salisbury - one of the oldest and most beautiful in the Kingdom of England;
- 1563 - Ivan Fedorov and Petro Mstislavets, the first book;
- 1621 - Ukrainian Orthodox priests write "protest", in which they substantiate the legitimacy of the restoration of the Orthodox hierarchy;
- 1686 - publish the first volume of the fundamental work of Isaac Newton "Principles";
- 1814 - Napoleon goes into exile to Elba Island;
- 1908 - The World Association Esperanto (UEA) is founded;
- 1914 - a patent for air air conditioning was obtained in the United States;
- 1923 - Vembley stadium is opened in London;
- 1947 - the Polish Communist authorities began the Vistula operation on the eviction of Ukrainians of Lemkivshchyna, Nadsyana, Podlasie and Kholmshchyna to Western Poland;
- 1957-founded the World Federation of Twin Cities;
- 1987-In the United States for the first time in the world is released by a CD;
- 2000-Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia conclude a contract for the construction of Baku-Jahan oil pipeline for the transportation of Caspian oil bypassing Russia;
- 2001 - flight of the first space tourist Dennis Tito;
- 2022-The House of Representatives of the US approves the Land League Law for Ukraine.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On April 28, Ukraine is celebrated in Ukraine. The holiday dates back to World Occupational Safety Day. It has been celebrated in Ukraine since 2006. The main purpose of this day is to disseminate information about the problem of injury in the workplace.
Also on April 28, World Occupational Safety Day. Compliance with working conditions in the workplace is always an urgent problem for everyone. A special holiday was founded to draw attention to it in 2003. Also on this day they honor people who have lost their lives in their workplace.
And on April 28, the International Day of Remembrance of All Victims of Labor. The commemorative date was created after the number of people who died in the workplace. According to the data, about 5-6 thousand people die daily.
April 28 Reading Great Poetry. The holiday came from the United States, where the whole April is dedicated to poetry. At least in the United States, this day has been known since 1994. In Ukraine it is customary to arrange thematic evenings, various events.
Also April 28 is the day of the biological clock. The tradition of this holiday is also originally from the United States. Although the history of its foundation is unknown, it has long become quite common in different countries of the world. It demonstrates the connection between the outside world and our internal circadian rhythms.
And on April 28, the day of rescue of frogs. The annual event, which is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of maintaining the life of amphibians, as well as the threats that frogs face in the modern world.
April 28, ambulance workers in Ukraine. The holiday is aimed at honoring medical care workers who are real rescuers who always do their work selflessly.
Also on April 28, World Pinhol-Photography Day. Annual event that falls on the last Sunday of April. The day is dedicated to the promotion of the camera, which is usually created from a cardboard box or other handy materials. Pinhol is a small hole camera instead of a lens or lens that mimics this effect.
And on April 28, World Day is paid in advance. This event calls on all people in the world to do good deeds and not expect anything in return. It was created in 2007 on the initiative of Blake Bitty, which is an international speaker and writer.
