Today in Ukraine and the world are celebrating several interesting holidays. It is Cybersport Day, World Computer Day, as well as an unusual holiday - World Hippo Day. Believers honor the memory of the Holy Apostle Onisim.
What today for a church holiday
February 15 in the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Apostle Onisim. He was one of the seventy apostles and is known as the student of the Holy Apostle Paul. Onesim, being a slave in his master of Philemon, fled from him and got to Rome, where he met Paul, who was then in custody. Under the influence of Pavel Onisim's doctrine, he converted to Christianity. Paul wrote a letter to Filimon (one of the books of the New Testament), in which he asked to accept Onesim not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ. Later, he became a bishop in Ephesus and played an important role in spreading the Christian faith. He accepted the martyrdom for faith in Christ.
That can not be done on February 15
- Furniture cannot be removed from the house.
- It is forbidden to visit without a gift.
- It is better not to move to the new place this day.
Folk signs and traditions on February 15
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day today: a bright and full moon - to frost;
- sunset red - wait for a strong wind;
- There is a lot of water on the roads, the snow almost melted - hay will be good;
- What is the weather on this day, this will be September.
On this day, our ancestors necessarily gave alms to bring happiness and well -being in their lives. At home or church, they read prayers to protect against ghost.
Birthday: How to name a child born on February 15
Who celebrates the birthday: Ivan, Michael, Nicholas, Alexei, Paul, Peter, Semen, Sofia.
The mascot of a person born on February 15 is an adventurine. A stone used to accelerate wound healing. Aventurine helps to protect against various negative energies.
Born on this day:
- 1952 - Ukrainian film director Alexander Muratov;
- 1974 - Ukrainian designer, director, photographer, stylist, writer and owner of the Navro brand Olga Navrotska;
- 1995-Ukrainian serviceman, participant of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine Alexander Chub.
Memorable dates on February 15
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for February 15:
- 399 BC. - Socrates is condemned to death;
- 1113 - Bull Pie Postulatio Voluntatis Pope Pashali II officially recognizes the Order of Hospitalters;
- 1574 - in Lviv Ivan Fedorov publishes the oldest preserved printed book in modern Ukrainian lands - the Apostle;
- 1686 - in Paris there is a premiere of the opera Jean Batista Lully "Armid";
- 1864 - Heineken brewery is founded;
- 1893 - the world's first Telefon Hírmondó, the first example of electronic radio broadcasting, begins to operate in Budapest;
- 1897-KF Brown publishes a description of the cathode-beam tube invented;
- 1913-New York opens the first exhibition of avant-garde art;
- 1919 - the Ukrainian National Council of ZUNR adopts a law on the use of Ukrainian in state institutions;
- 1920 - in Zolotonosha during the first winter campaign there is a battle of the Horse Regiment of the Black Cossacks of the UNR Army with the Bolsheviks;
- 1922 - Gullelmo Marconi begins regular broadcasting from Essex (England);
- 1926 - Parliamentary speech (Martinson MP in Estonia, 11 hours);
- 1931 - the first movie about Dracula is published;
- 1939 - In the regional ether of the newly created Zaporizhzhya region, the callsing "Radio Zaporozhye" sounds for the first time;
- 1946 - University of Pennsylvania announces the creation of the world's first computers - ENIAC;
- 1969 - Robert Edwards from the Physiological Laboratory of Cambridge University for the first time performs artificial insemination of the human egg;
- 1971 - Great Britain and Ireland bring their currencies to the decimal system (abolished shillings);
- 1989 - in Kyiv form the "Initiative Committee of Restoration of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Ukraine";
- 2003 - the beginning of protests against the invasion of coalition forces into Iraq.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On February 15, Ukraine and the world are celebrated by International Green Walls Day . This holiday was launched in 2020 in honor of Stanley Hart White's birthday, a landscape architect, who patented the first living wall in 1938. The purpose of this day is to promote and raise awareness of the benefits of living walls, green facades and vertical gardens.
Also, February 15, Cybersport Day in Ukraine. This day, presentations, press conferences and cash prizes are held to promote cybersports and support players. Relatives and friends of cyber -athletes welcome them to the holiday. Cyber transport in Ukraine is actively developing, Ukrainian teams, such as Natus Vincere (Navi), have achieved significant success in the international arena, gaining prestigious awards and prize places in world tournaments.
And on February 15, World Hippo Day . This holiday is devoted to raising awareness of hippos and the importance of preserving them. Hippos play a key role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems. Their waste enrich the reservoirs with nutrients, supporting the lives of different types of fish and algae. The population of hippos decreases due to poaching and loss of the natural environment. As of 2006, they were included in the Red Book as a vulnerable species, and the current number in the wild does not exceed 130 thousand individuals.
February 15 International Angelman Syndrome Day . This date was selected because of its symbolic connection with the 15th chromosome, the violation of which leads to the development of this syndrome. In addition, February is an international month of rare diseases, which emphasizes the importance of raising awareness of such states. International Angelman's Syndrome Day is aimed at increasing this genetic disease, supporting patients and their families, and raising funds for research and developing treatments.
Also on February 15, a day of awareness of the bachelor's lifestyle . This holiday was initiated as an alternative to Valentine's Day for those who are not in a romantic relationship, in order to emphasize the importance of love for themselves, friendship and family ties. In 2001, a high school students named Dustin Barnes, together with his friends, decided to create a day that would celebrate loneliness as a response to the exclusive Valentine's Day. They chose February 15, the next day after Valentine's Day to sell candy and chocolate at low prices, thus spreading awareness of this day.
And on February 15, the operating nurse's day in Europe . This professional holiday was initiated by the European Association of Operating Nurses (Eorna) in order to emphasize the importance of the role of operating nurses and the importance of their education in ensuring high quality patient care.
February 15 celebrate World computer day . The day is intended to celebrate the importance of computer technologies in the modern world, to honor developers and engineers standing at the origins of the computer era, as well as to draw attention to the future development of digital technologies. The date of celebration was selected in honor of the creation of the first ENIAC electronic computer, which was officially presented on February 15, 1946. Eniac (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was developed for the US Army to calculate ballistic tables. It was the world's first fully electronic, programmed computer that was a breakthrough in the field of computer.
Also on February 15, International Day for Children with Cancer . This day was launched in 2002 by the International Confederation of Cancer Patients (ICCPO), in order to raise public awareness of the problems of pediatric oncology and support for patients and their families. The main purpose of this day is to improve the informing of society about childhood cancer, emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and access to quality treatment for all children, regardless of their place of residence or social status. According to the World Health Organization, about 400,000 children and adolescents aged 0 to 19 years of age get cancer.
