Today is a special day for both religious believers and those who care about the environment. On April 19, 2025, several important events are celebrated in Ukraine.
Holy Saturday: the church significance of the day
Orthodox Christians are celebrating Holy Week, and April 19 is Holy Saturday, the day before Easter, which ends Lent. It is a day of silence, prayer, and preparation for the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. In churches, believers bless Easter baskets, bake Easter cakes, and prepare Easter eggs.
According to the new church style, this day also commemorates the memory of St. John the Caves. According to the old style, it commemorates Archbishop Methodius of Moravia.
What not to do on Holy Saturday
It is forbidden to quarrel, drink alcohol, refuse to help others. It is also not recommended to engage in heavy physical labor, especially in the garden or vegetable garden.
Folk omens for April 19
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Clear skies and calm weather mean a good harvest of early grain.
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Leaves have appeared on the shore - it's time to plant potatoes.
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A red sunset means rain, an orange sunset means drought.
Secular holidays: Environment Day and International Circus Day
Ukraine officially celebrates Environment Day on April 19, a holiday of environmental awareness. Ukrainians are encouraged to spend time in nature and think about preserving the environment.
Around the world, April 19 is International Circus Day, as well as Poetry Day, Garlic Day, Snowdrop Day, and Pet Owners Day.
Name day April 19
In the new style, congratulations are given to: Viktor, Georgy, Yegor, Ivan, Semen, Yan, Matrona.
According to the old style, the following names are celebrated: Ivan, Grigory, Pavlo, Sebastian, Peter, Jacob.
