Today, February 12, is the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers , which is designed to draw attention to the problem of involving minors in armed conflicts.
What is the church holiday today?
February 12 in the church calendar is the feast day of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch. He was born in the 4th century in the city of Melitina in Lesser Armenia. He was a famous ascetic and Archbishop of Antioch from 360 to 381. Meletius was initially Bishop of Sebastia in Armenia. He was appointed to this position in 358 or 359. Later, in 360, he became Archbishop of Antioch, succeeding Eudoxius, who had ascended to the throne of Constantinople. Meletius was a famous opponent of Arianism, which led to his deposing at the Council of Antioch in 361 by order of Emperor Constantius II. However, he continued to fight for the Nicene faith and was restored to his see during the reign of Emperor Julian. He was one of the presiding bishops of the Second Ecumenical Council in 381. He died in Constantinople the same year.
What not to do on February 12
- It is forbidden to visit after sunset.
- You can't think badly of other people.
- You should not borrow money on this day.
Folk signs and traditions for February 12
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- we looked at what day it was: it had gotten warmer - the weather would be good in March;
- blizzard or fog - summer will be rainy;
- the snow has started to melt - expect good fishing in the warmer months;
- many stars in the night sky - there will be a rich harvest.
Peasants were already starting to take their seeds out into the cold to “harden” them. It was believed that this procedure helped to produce strong and healthy seedlings.
Name day: what to name a child born on February 12
What are the name days today: Anton, Yevgeny, Maria, Alexey.
The talisman of a person born on February 12 is sardonyx. A stone that was worn to get rid of fear. It was also believed that sardonyx helps to live without depression.
Born on this day:
- 1904 - Ukrainian translator, teacher, literary critic Yuriy Mushak;
- 1919 - Ukrainian artist Zenoviy Ketsalo;
- 1932 - Ukrainian literary critic Vasyl Yaremenko.
Memorable dates February 12
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for February 12:
- 1502 - Queen Isabella of Castile issued a decree prohibiting the practice of Islam;
- 1541 - Pedro de Valdivia founds the current capital of Chile, Santiago;
- 1832 - Ecuador annexes the Galapagos Islands;
- 1918 - in Korosten, the Small Council of the UNR adopts Volodymyr's Trident as the large and small emblem of the Ukrainian state;
- 1924 - Tutankhamun's mummy is removed from the tomb 15 months after its discovery;
- 1931 - in the presence of Pope Pius XI and Guglielmo Marconi, Vatican Radio begins broadcasting;
- 1936 — the first exhibition of Ukrainian folk art opens at the Museum of Ukrainian Art in Kyiv;
- 1939 — the first elections to the Soyum of Carpathian Ukraine were held in the autonomous Transcarpathia;
- 1946 — Winston Churchill utters the favorite phrase of all politicians for the first time: “No Comments”;
- 1947 - Dior introduces the revolutionary New Look collection, which helped reestablish Paris as the center of the fashion world;
- 1949 - in Quito, after a general panic caused by the broadcast of the Spanish-language adaptation of "War of the Worlds," a mob burns a radio station and a local newspaper;
- 1960 - the first Ukrainian nuclear reactor is put into operation in Kyiv;
- 1992 - Ukraine establishes diplomatic relations with Latvia;
- 1992 — The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka recognizes the independence of Ukraine;
- 2002 - The trial of Slobodan Milosevic begins in The Hague.
What day is it today in Ukraine and the world?
On February 12, Ukraine and the world celebrate Sexual and Reproductive Health Day . Medical institutions, public organizations, psychologists, activists and educators join the initiatives. On this day, lectures, free medical consultations, flash mobs and campaigns on social networks can be held. This topic is especially important for young people, since it is sexual literacy that helps to avoid undesirable consequences and contributes to the general well-being of society.
Also on February 12 is the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Also known as “Red Hand Day”. It is aimed at drawing attention to the problem of recruiting children into armed conflicts and protecting the rights of minors in war zones. This date was chosen because on February 12, 2002, the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict entered into force. The document prohibits the use of persons under the age of 18 in wars. Activists, politicians and concerned people around the world leave their red handprints on posters and walls as a sign of protest against the exploitation of children in wars.
And February 12 is International Matchmaking Day. This holiday is dedicated to the work of matchmaking agencies that help people find their soulmate, as well as to popularizing the culture of dating and serious relationships. The date was chosen not by chance - on the eve of Valentine's Day, when the topic of love becomes especially relevant. The holiday was established to recognize the contribution of matchmaking agencies to creating strong families and helping single people find a partner.
