Friday, May 17, in Ukraine has several significant reasons for honoring - for both believers and for the scientific community and those who value cultural heritage.
Church holiday on May 17
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine, according to the Novoyan Calendar, today mentions St. Adronic and his assistant June - ascetics, who are considered to be the patrons of rain. They prayed in drought so that the sky would give the precipitation necessary for a good harvest.
In the parishes who live on the Julian calendar, they now honor the Day of Women-Music and Martyr Pelagia.
Science Day in Ukraine
At the state level, May 17 is a day of science, a holiday dedicated to Ukrainian scientists, researchers and all those who work in the scientific field. This day is intended to remind that it is thanks to scientists that the country is moving forward, retains its intellectual potential and is worthy in the world scientific community.
Memorable names in Ukrainian culture
On this day, prominent figures of Ukrainian history and culture lived or lived:
- director Boris Sharvarko,
- writer Leonid Pervomaisky,
- Hero of Ukraine Mykola Tsyurik, who died in the battles for independence.
Holiday on May 17 in the folk calendar
Our ancestors called this day Adron with the rain, because often on May 17, the first heavy rainfall fell. If it was raining - it was thought that the year would be yielding. In rainy weather, it was necessary to clean the house, clean the stove, and hospitably treat the family with potato dishes - "fortunately".
This day was also considered a good seed and vegetables.
That today cannot be done
According to folk signs, on this day it is impossible to quarrel with loved ones, to condemn others and to make decisions on emotions - otherwise it is possible to call unfortunate. It is also not recommended to go on long trips.
Weather signs May 17:
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if the woodpecker is actively knocking on the rain;
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thunder thunder - bad weather will last a week;
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Kalina and wild rose bloomed - summer will be early;
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Rain on this day - to a generous harvest.
Holidays in the world
May 17 in the world celebrate a number of events:
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Constitution Day in Norway,
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Father's Day in Germany,
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A day of respect for parents in Georgia,
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Armed Forces Day in the USA,
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Firefighters Day in Latvia,
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Freedom Day in Congo.
Also on May 17 there are international dates:
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World Telecommunications and Information Society Day,
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World Hypertension Day,
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International Day for combating homophobia, transphobia and bifobia.
Who celebrates Angel Day
Today, the names are celebrated by the owners of the names:
Adrian, Panas, Nicholas, Stepan, Evdokia, Ephrosyne (in the new style),
as well as Anton, Ivan, Cyril, Klim, Leonti, Nikita, Mary, Pelagia (old style).
