Feast of bread, teacher and peaceful coexistence: celebrating May 16

The mid -May in Ukraine is marked by several important events - church, secular and folk. On May 16, they honor the saints, recall Ukrainian figures, adhere to signs and prohibitions, and in the world - celebrate the day of light and peaceful coexistence.

What is the church holiday today

According to the Novoyan Calendar of the PCCU, the Day of Remembrance of the Reverend Theodore of the consecrated - one of the great ascetics of the IV century, known for strict asceticism, celebrates today.

At the same time, according to the old style, the believers honors the Reverend Theodosius Pechersky, the founder of monasticism in Russia, as well as martyrs Timothy and Moor.

What is the holiday today in Ukraine

There are no official national holidays in Ukraine this day, however, on May 16, prominent Ukrainians were born: historian Mykola Kostomarov, ethnographer Mykola Koltsunyak, artist Mykola Groch, Frontman Kalush Orchestra and Eurovision Winner Oleg Psyuk, as well as Hero of Ukraine Ivan Pavlyshyn.

What is the holiday in the world today

In different countries on May 16, it is associated with numerous thematic celebrations:

  • USA - Barbecue Day and Pizza Day;

  • France is a bread holiday;

  • Malaysia - teacher day;

  • Costa Rica-Microbiologist Day;

  • Poland is the day of the border guard;

  • Denmark is the day of prayer.

At the global level, two important days are celebrated today:

  • International Light Day - to emphasize the role of light in science, culture, medicine and everyday life.

  • The International Day of Peaceful Co -EXCLUSION I have introduced by the UN.

What is the holiday today in the people

In the folk calendar, this day is called Fedor Zhitnik - a holiday of farmers. It was believed that on May 16 it is good to sow cereals - wheat, barley, rye - for the rich harvest.

At the same time, the day was considered unhappy for new endeavors. Our ancestors tried not to enter into transactions, not to move and to buy anything important.

That cannot be done on May 16

  • Do not quarrel, do not want evil, do not read.

  • Avoid important transactions, new projects, buying expensive things.

  • Avoid crossing or changing work.

Signs of the day

  • The oak gave the leaves - summer will be arid.

  • Roses bloom - wait for early summer.

  • The appearance of water lilies - there will be no frost.

  • Thunder on May 16 - to a good harvest of vegetables.

Who has an angel's day today

In the newlyan style today, the birthdays are celebrated: Arkady, George, Yegor, Laurentius, Nicholas, Alexander, Petro and Fedir.

Old style: Nicholas, Paul, Peter, Timothy, Ulyana, Julian.

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