Today, March 26, several holidays are celebrated in Ukraine - both state and church. This is the day when you can make a wish, congratulate friends on the day of the angel and learn about interesting historical events.
Church holiday on March 26
According to the new calendar, the church honors the Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel. It was he who announced the Virgin Mary of the birth of Jesus Christ, so this day is considered special for prayer and spiritual purification.
According to the old calendar, the believers honor the Patriarch of Nikifor of Constantinople.
In the folk calendar, this day is known as Gavrilo the Annunciation. It was believed that the archangel Gabriel on this day could fulfill his desire if he genuinely pray. Also on March 26 is considered very good for fishing.
State Holiday in Ukraine: National Guard Day
The official holiday today is the Day of the National Guard of Ukraine. Guards are responsible for supporting law and order, protection of strategic objects, prevention of sabotage and border patrol. They work closely with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and perform complex combat missions. On this day, you should congratulate all those involved in the National Guard and thank them for their important work.
International holidays on March 26
All over the world today celebrate a purple day - a day of support for people with epilepsy. The main purpose of this day is to debunk the myths about the disease and to help people living with it feel confident.
Also March 26 - World Mathematics Day, Freedom Day, whole grain Day, Spinach Day and Assistant Lawyer Day.
Known personalities born on March 26
The following prominent people were born today:
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Alexander Litovchenko - Ukrainian painter
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Alexander Bogomazov is an artist
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Leonard Nimoy - American actor (performer of the role of rest in the “Star Way”)
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Robert Frost is a poet
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Tennessee Williams - a playwright
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Pal Erdes is a mathematician
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Patrick Suskind - writer and screenwriter
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Richard Dokinz is an evolutionary biologist
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Stephen Tyler - Musician, leader of Aerosmith band
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Larry Page is Google Co -founder
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Alan Arkin is an actor
Signs and Prohibitions on March 26
This day has its folk signs. If the fog in the morning, the summer will be rainy. If swallows and larks have already arrived, there will be no more frost. If earrings appear on the willow, you can sow grain and take out the apiary. If there is a lot of juice from the birch, then April will be rainy.
That cannot be done on March 26:
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Quarrel with relatives
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Refuse to help
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Pollute nature
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Engage in needlework - products will be poor quality
Who celebrates Angel Day
The new style of the angel is celebrated today: Abraham, Alla, Anna, Basil, Gavrilo, Larisa, Parasca, Stepan.
The old style is welcome owners: Gregory, Michael, Nicholas, Alexander, Christina.
Today, it promises warm and cloudy weather, especially in the southern regions, where the temperature will rise to +20 °.
