Mid-May in Ukraine is marked by several important events at once - church, secular, and folk. On May 16, saints are honored, Ukrainian figures are remembered, signs and prohibitions are observed, and in the world - the Day of Light and Peaceful Coexistence is celebrated.
What church holiday is today?
According to the new Julian calendar, the OCU today celebrates the memorial day of St. Theodore the Sanctified, one of the great ascetics of the 4th century, known for his strict asceticism.
At the same time, according to the old style, believers honor the Reverend Theodosius of Pechersk, the founder of monasticism in Russia, as well as the martyrs Timothy and Maurus.
What holiday is today in Ukraine?
There are no official public holidays in Ukraine on this day, but prominent Ukrainians were born on May 16: historian Mykola Kostomarov, ethnographer Mykola Koltsunyak, artist Mykola Grokh, Kalush Orchestra frontman and Eurovision winner Oleg Psyuk, as well as Hero of Ukraine Ivan Pavlyshyn.
What holiday is it in the world today?
In different countries, May 16 is associated with numerous thematic celebrations:
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USA - Barbecue Day and Pizza Day;
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France — Bread Festival;
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Malaysia — Teacher's Day;
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Costa Rica — Microbiologist Day;
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Poland — Border Guard Day;
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Denmark — Day of Prayer.
At the global level, two important days are celebrated today:
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International Day of Light — to highlight the role of light in science, culture, medicine, and everyday life.
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International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, established by the UN.
What is the national holiday today?
In the folk calendar, this day is called Fedir Zhitnik - a holiday for grain farmers. It was believed that May 16 was a good day to sow grains - wheat, barley, rye - for a rich harvest.
At the same time, the day was considered unlucky for new beginnings. Our ancestors tried not to make deals, move, or buy anything important.
What not to do on May 16
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Do not quarrel, do not wish evil, do not take revenge.
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Avoid important deals, new projects, and buying expensive things.
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Avoid moving or changing jobs.
Signs of the day
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The oak has given leaves - the summer will be dry.
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Roses are blooming - wait for early summer.
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The appearance of water lilies means there will be no more frosts.
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Thunder on May 16th - to a good harvest of vegetables.
Whose Angel Day is it today?
According to the New Julian style, today the following people celebrate their name days: Arkady, George, Yegor, Lavrenty, Nikolai, Alexander, Peter, and Fedor.
According to the old style: Nikolai, Pavel, Peter, Timothy, Ulyana, Juliana.
