Today, Ukrainians and residents of other countries remember religious traditions, historical events, and also celebrate several interesting international and national holidays. This day is marked by both church commemoration and secular dates that have become significant for history, culture, and ecology.
Church holiday
According to the new church calendar, July 5 is the day of memory of the holy Monk Athanasius of Athos. He was born around 920 in the city of Trebizond (modern Turkey), received the name Abraham and from childhood strove for spirituality. He studied in Constantinople, and later chose the monastic path. It was he who founded the Great Lavra on Mount Athos - the first organized monastery, which became a model for others. Athanasius died during an accident during the construction of the temple.
On this day, it is not recommended to start important matters, ignore the requests of loved ones, or work in the fields after lunch - it is believed that this can bring bad luck or incur the saint's wrath. The people also called this day Athanasius of the Coming, because it was on this day that the harvest usually began.
Folk omens for July 5
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heat - to a fierce winter;
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rain - to prolonged bad weather;
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fog at dawn - to a good harvest;
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a bright sunset - to warm weather;
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dry day - the harvest will be successful.
Name day on July 5
Today's name days are celebrated by Athanasius, Vasyl, Sergiy, Stepan, Varvara, Anna, and Elizabeth. The talisman for those born on July 5 is coral, a symbol of happiness, spiritual protection, and longevity.
Famous Ukrainians born on this day
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Petro Polytsiak (1992) — Ukrainian military man, Hero of Ukraine, “cyborg”;
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Roman Ratushny (1997) — journalist and public figure, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war;
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Roman Butusin (1997) — serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Hero of Ukraine.
Historical events of July 5
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1054 - a supernova appeared in the constellation Taurus, which could be seen even during the day;
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1439 - The Union of Florence was signed in Florence - an attempt to unite Catholicism and Orthodoxy;
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1687 — Isaac Newton's "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" was published;
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1841 — the first travel agency in the world was founded;
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1941 — arrest of Stepan Bandera by German police in Krakow;
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1954 - Elvis Presley recorded his first song;
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2014 - Ukrainian military liberated Sloviansk and Kramatorsk from pro-Russian militants.
July 5th Holidays
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International Dnieper Day is an environmental holiday celebrated on the first Saturday of July. It was launched in the early 2000s to raise awareness about the protection of Europe's third-longest river.
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International Day of Cooperatives highlights the importance of the cooperative movement for social development.
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World Bikini Day is dedicated to the first appearance of this bold swimsuit in 1946.
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Workaholic Day is an unofficial holiday that reminds us of the importance of work-life balance.
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The Liberation Day of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk are memorable dates associated with important victories of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the summer of 2014.
