June 22 is a special date for Ukrainians. It is not associated with the celebrations, because it was on this day in 1941 that the invasion of Nazi Germany during the Second World War began. In Ukraine, the memory of millions of dead during the war is commemorated every year, as our country has suffered one of the greatest losses: about 8 million Ukrainians have been victims of occupation, fighting, bombing and repression.
What is the church holiday today
According to the newlyan calendar, the believers honor the memory of Bishop Eusebius Samosatsky. And in the old style, this day is remembered by St. Cyril of Alexandria, one of the Fathers of the Church and Christian theologians.
Holidays in the world
Despite the tragic significance of this date for Ukrainians, in the world, on June 22, it is associated with a number of themed holidays:
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World Tropical Forest Day
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Camel Protection Day
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Chocolate Eccler Day
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Volkswagen Beetle Day - iconic car of the XX century
Birthdays of the day
Among the Ukrainians born this day is worth mentioning:
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Sergey Pritula - TV presenter, volunteer, public figure
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Cuckoo novel is a gymnast
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Vladimir Alexyuk - Hockeyist
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Dmitry Terakhto - military Armed Forces, Hero of Ukraine
Also, on June 22, famous figures of world culture were born: Erich Maria Remark, Maryl Strip, Dan Brown, Herman Minkovsky, Giuseppe Madzini, Abbas Kirosstami.
Folk signs and prohibitions
People's beliefs are advised not to start serious cases, including construction, crossings or investments. Instead, this day is believed to be favorable for love relationships - weddings, dates and reconciliation.
Old signs say:
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Dull - will rain
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Fasten the frogs - wait for a thunderstorm
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Spider webs on the street - to dry weather
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Sunny heat - winter will be harsh
That cannot be done today
The church does not recommend:
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curse
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to wish evil
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insult others
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show greed
These are universal moral prescriptions, relevant to any day.
