Today is a special day for believers, as Orthodox Christians celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, one of the most important holidays in the church calendar. It was on this day, according to the Gospel, that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven after forty days on earth after the Resurrection.
Also on May 29, Saint Theodore the Sanctified is honored - an ascetic and miracle worker known for his unwavering faith.
What is celebrated in the world?
At the international level, May 29th is celebrated as:
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UN Peacekeepers Day - in memory of all those who participated in peacekeeping operations,
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World Everest Day commemorates the first ascent of the world's highest mountain in 1953.
Also today:
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in Germany — Father's Day,
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in Japan - Kimono Day,
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in the Dominican Republic - Mother's Day,
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in Sweden - Veterans Day,
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in the USA - Biscuit Day and Wisconsin State Day,
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in Argentina - Army Day.
What Ukrainians celebrate
Although there are no professional holidays in Ukraine today, May 29 is the birthday of prominent Ukrainians:
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artist Konstantin Kryzhytsky,
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poet Peter Karmansky,
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physics by Kirill Sinelnikov,
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journalist Hanna Homonai,
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athlete and Olympic champion Natalia Dobrynskaya.
Folk traditions and signs
Ascension Day was always special among the people. Peasants would finish sowing rye and barley, go to church, and bless water. They would sprinkle it on livestock, apiaries, and gardens for a good harvest. Beekeepers considered this day auspicious for working near their hives.
What not to do:
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to set off on a long journey,
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to start important things,
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to quarrel or do needlework - because "your hands will hurt.".
Weather signs:
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bright sun - June will be warm,
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a spider web between the trees - it will soon get warmer,
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a rainbow after the rain - to dry days,
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The mountain ash has bloomed - wait for the heat.
Who celebrates Angel Day?
According to the modern calendar, the following names celebrate their birthdays on May 29:
Andriy, Bogdan, Ivan, Konstantin, Luka, Alexander, Maria, Faina.
According to the old style - Arkady, George, Yegor, Lavrenty, Nikolai, Alexander, Peter, Fedor.
This day is a good opportunity to congratulate loved ones, pray, and give thanks for the light in your soul.
