On September 7, Ukrainians celebrate several events at once, from religious dates to state and international holidays. This is the day of military intelligence, the day of cybersports, and the day of memory of the martyr Sozont. There are 115 days left until the New Year.
Church holiday
According to the new calendar, this day honors the martyr Sozontus. He openly professed Christianity during the reign of Emperor Decius and refused to offer sacrifices to pagan gods. Because of this, he was tortured and executed. Believers consider Saint Sozontus the patron saint of those who suffer for their faith.
Prohibitions of this day
On September 7, the people advised:
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avoid hard physical labor, devoting time to spiritual reflection;
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not to quarrel or provoke conflicts;
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Do not make large purchases, as the day was considered unfavorable for financial decisions.
Folk signs
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Dew and fog in the morning - to warm, clear weather.
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West wind - to rain.
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North wind - to cold weather.
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A red sky at dawn means a sunny day.
This day was popularly called "Sozont's Day" and was associated with the arrival of autumn and the first frosts.
Name day
Andriy, Vasyl, Grigory, Yevhen, Ivan, Lev, Luka, Makar, Mikhail, Nikolay, Oleksandr, Petro and Stepan celebrate. The talisman of those born on this day is rock crystal, a symbol of harmony and light.
Famous people born on September 7
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1861 - Serhiy Korzhynsky, Ukrainian botanist and evolutionist.
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1915 — Serhiy Solodovnyk, Ukrainian painter.
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1970 — Volodymyr Zhemchugov, Ukrainian partisan of the war in the east, Hero of Ukraine.
Important events in history
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70 AD - The Romans captured Jerusalem.
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1812 - The Battle of Borodino took place.
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1822 - Brazil declared independence from Portugal.
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1940 - large-scale bombing of London began.
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1971 — Kyiv and Kyoto became sister cities.
What holidays are celebrated on September 7?
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Military Intelligence Day of Ukraine — in honor of the creation of the Directorate of Military Strategic Intelligence in 1992.
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Cybersports Day in Ukraine is a symbol of the growing popularity of competitive video games.
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Entrepreneur Day of Ukraine is a celebration of the role of business in the economy.
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International Police Cooperation Day commemorates the founding of Interpol's predecessor.
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World Field Epidemiology Day is a reminder of the importance of science for public health.
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World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day is to raise awareness about rare diseases.
