Today, Ukraine and the world celebrate several interesting holidays. These are Cyber Sports Day, World Computer Day, and an unusual holiday - World Hippopotamus Day. Believers honor the memory of the holy apostle Onesimus.
What is the church holiday today?
February 15 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance of the holy apostle Onesimus. He was one of the seventy apostles and is known as a disciple of the holy apostle Paul. Onesimus, being a slave to his master Philemon, ran away from him and ended up in Rome, where he met Paul, who was then in custody. Under the influence of Paul's teachings, Onesimus converted to Christianity. Paul wrote a letter to Philemon (one of the books of the New Testament), in which he asked to receive Onesimus not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ. Later, Onesimus became bishop in Ephesus and played an important role in spreading the Christian faith. He accepted martyrdom for his faith in Christ.
What not to do on February 15
- You cannot take furniture out of the house.
- It is forbidden to come to visit without a gift.
- It is better not to move to a new place on this day.
Folk signs and traditions for February 15
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- They looked at what day it was: a bright and full moon - to frost;
- the sunset is red - expect a strong wind;
- There is a lot of water on the roads, the snow has almost melted - the haymaking will be good;
- What is the weather like today, what will September be like?.
On this day, our ancestors would give alms to attract happiness and prosperity into their lives. At home or in church, they would recite prayers to protect against the evil eye.
Name day: what to name a child born on February 15
Who celebrates their name day today: Ivan, Mikhail, Nikolay, Alexey, Pavlo, Petro, Semen, Sofia.
The talisman of a person born on February 15 is aventurine. A stone used to accelerate wound healing. Aventurine helps protect against various negative energies.
Born on this day:
- 1952 - Ukrainian film director Oleksandr Muratov;
- 1974 - Ukrainian designer, director, photographer, stylist, writer and owner of the NAVRO brand Olga Navrotska;
- 1995 - Ukrainian military serviceman, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Chub.
Memorable dates February 15
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for February 15:
- 399 BC - Socrates is sentenced to death;
- 1113 - Pope Paschal II officially recognizes the Order of the Hospitallers with the bull Pie postulatio voluntatis;
- 1574 — in Lviv, Ivan Fedorov publishes the oldest surviving printed book in modern Ukrainian lands — “The Apostle”;
- 1686 — the premiere of Jean Baptiste Lully's opera "Armida" takes place in Paris;
- 1864 - Heineken brewing company is founded;
- 1893 - the world's first "telephone newspaper" Telefon Hírmondó, the first example of electronic radio broadcasting, begins operating in Budapest;
- 1897 - C. F. Brown publishes a description of the cathode ray tube he invented;
- 1913 - the first exhibition of avant-garde art opens in New York;
- 1919 — The Ukrainian National Council of the Western Ukrainian People's Republic adopts a law on the use of the Ukrainian language in state institutions;
- 1920 - in Zolotonosha during the First Winter Campaign, the battle of the Black Zaporozhian Cavalry Regiment of the UNR Army with the Bolsheviks takes place;
- 1922 - Guglielmo Marconi begins regular radio broadcasts from Essex, England;
- 1926 — the longest parliamentary speech in history is delivered (MP Martinson in the Estonian Parliament, 11 hours);
- 1931 - the first Dracula film is released;
- 1939 — the call signs “Radio Zaporizhzhia” were first heard on the regional airwaves of the newly created Zaporizhzhia region;
- 1946 - The University of Pennsylvania announces the creation of the world's first computer - ENIAC;
- 1969 - Robert Edwards of the Physiological Laboratory at the University of Cambridge performs the first artificial fertilization of a human egg;
- 1971 - Great Britain and Ireland convert their currencies to the decimal system (shillings are abolished);
- 1989 — the “Initiative Committee for the Restoration of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Ukraine” was formed in Kyiv;
- 2003 - the beginning of protests against the invasion of coalition forces in Iraq.
What day is it today in Ukraine and the world?
February 15 is International Green Wall Day . This holiday was established in 2020 to honor the birthday of Stanley Hart White, a landscape architect who patented the first living wall in 1938. The goal of this day is to promote and raise awareness of the benefits of living walls, green facades, and vertical gardens.
Also, February 15 is Cybersport Day in Ukraine. On this day, presentations, press conferences, and competitions with cash prizes are held, aimed at popularizing cybersport and supporting players. Relatives and friends of cybersport players congratulate them on the holiday. Cybersport in Ukraine is actively developing, Ukrainian teams, such as Natus Vincere (NAVI), have achieved significant success in the international arena, winning prestigious awards and prizes at world tournaments.
And February 15 is World Hippopotamus Day . This holiday is dedicated to raising awareness about hippos and the importance of their conservation. Hippos play a key role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems. Their waste enriches water bodies with nutrients, supporting the life of various species of fish and algae. The hippo population is declining due to poaching and habitat loss. As of 2006, they were listed as a vulnerable species in the Red Book, and the current number in the wild does not exceed 130 thousand individuals.
February 15th is International Angelman Syndrome Day . This date was chosen because of its symbolic connection to chromosome 15, the disorder that causes this syndrome. February is also International Rare Disease Month, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about these conditions. International Angelman Syndrome Day aims to raise awareness about this genetic disorder, support patients and their families, and raise funds for research and development of treatments.
February 15 is also Singles Awareness Day . This holiday was started as an alternative to Valentine's Day for those who are not in a romantic relationship, with the aim of emphasizing the importance of self-love, friendship, and family ties. In 2001, a high school student named Dustin Barnes and his friends decided to create a day to celebrate singleness as a response to the exclusivity of Valentine's Day. They chose February 15, the day after Valentine's Day, to sell candy and chocolate at discounted prices, thus spreading awareness about the day.
And February 15 is European Surgical Nurse Day . This professional holiday was initiated by the European Surgical Nurses Association (EORNA) to highlight the important role of surgical nurses and the importance of their education in providing high-quality patient care.
February 15 is celebrated as World Computer Day . The day is designed to celebrate the importance of computer technology in the modern world, to honor the developers and engineers who stood at the origins of the computer era, and to draw attention to the future development of digital technologies. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the creation of the first electronic computer ENIAC, 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, programmable computer, which became a breakthrough in the field of computing.
Also, February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day . This day was initiated in 2002 by the International Confederation of Parents of Children with Cancer (ICCCPO) to raise public awareness of the problems of childhood oncology and support patients and their families. The main goal of this day is to improve public awareness of childhood oncology, 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, every year about 400,000 children and adolescents aged 0 to 19 years develop cancer.
