religious holiday

May 21, 2023 is Sunday. 452nd day of the war in Ukraine.

What is today, May 21, a church holiday

May 21st in the church calendar Memorial Day of John the Evangelist. This holiday in the church calendar is considered one of the most mysterious. Honors the Church of John the Evangelist for all those divine revelations that he brought to mankind.

It was on May 21 that John gathered his disciples around him, climbed into the grave, gave the order to cover it with earth. He was then a hundred years old. A few days later, the students dug up the grave, but there was no one there. According to the chronicles, John the Evangelist lived at the end of the 1st century.

What is forbidden to do on this day

• Do not quarrel and do not slander.
• Do not complain about your fate on this day.
• You don’t lie.
• Don’t lend because the money won’t come back to you.

Folk signs and traditions for May 21

Among our ancestors there were many interesting signs on this day:

• we looked at what day it was: it was raining, there would be a good harvest of mushrooms;
• clouds huddled together – expect bad weather;
• bird cherry blooms profusely – it will be a wet summer;
• the moon is covered with haze – the weather will soon worsen;
• in the evening we saw a rainbow – until a fine next day;
• In the evening the sky is red, so the weather will be good.

Believers believe that if you pray to John the Theologian on this day, you can be saved from poisoning. And all because when the Roman emperor wanted to poison him, the poison did not work and he remained unharmed. And the peasants used to make pies from wheat flour, and then went out into the street and handed them out to neighbors or just passers-by.

Weather on May 21

Today, May 21, it is clear without precipitation in Kyiv. In Lviv, the weather will be clear, without precipitation. In Kharkiv it is cloudy with clearings, no precipitation. In Odessa it is clear in the morning, and then the sky will be covered with clouds, without precipitation.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +22 during the day and +14 at night. In Lviv +20 during the day and +13 at night. In Kharkov +19 during the day and +15 at night. In Odessa +23 during the day and +16 at night.

Memorable dates May 21

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for May 21:

• 1502 – Spanish navigator Juan da Nova, who was in the service of the Portuguese, discovers the island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic;
• 1503 – Christopher Columbus discovers the Cayman Islands;
• 1809 – near Aspern near Vienna, Napoleon suffers the first defeat in his life on the battlefield from the Austrian Archduke Charles;
• 1831 – the first almanac in Ukraine appeared in Kharkov – “Ukrainian Almanac”;
• 1840 – New Zealand becomes a British colony;
• 1892 – in Milan, the opera “Pagliacci” by Ruggero Leoncavallo is staged;
• 1904 – The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) is established in Paris;
• 1916 – in the UK, for the first time in world practice, “summer” time is introduced;
• 1918 – in Kyiv, representatives of different parties form the Ukrainian National-State Union;
• 1918 – the All-Ukrainian Council of Trade Unions is created;
• 1928 – Walt Disney receives a patent for the exclusive use of the image of Mickey Mouse;
• 1937 – the first drifting expedition called “North Pole” begins work;
• 1944 – at the plebiscite in Iceland, the inhabitants support the decision of the parliament to secede from Denmark;
• 1968 – the American nuclear submarine “Scorpion” with 99 crew members disappears;
• 1991 – Ethiopian President Mengyst Haile Mariam resigns and then flees the country;
• 1992 – The Crimean Parliament cancels the referendum on the independence of the Crimea, which was planned for August;
• 2000 – in a referendum in Switzerland, the majority of residents vote for expanding relations with the European Union;
• 2006 – in a referendum, the population of Montenegro votes for independence from Serbia.

Name days: how to name a child born on May 21

What are the birthdays today? Arsen, Ivan.

The talisman of a person born on May 21 is emerald. This stone was known even under Cleopatra. The Egyptians loved to decorate their mummies with it. It has long been believed that the emerald helps to escape from insomnia and even opens the future.

Born on this day:

• 427 – Greek idealist philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle Plato;
• 1857 – outstanding Ukrainian scientist, theoretical physicist, experimenter Mykola Pilchikov;
• 1895 – Ukrainian primitive artist of Lemko origin Nikifor Drovnyak;
• 1929 – Ukrainian sculptor Emmanuil Misko;
• 1952 – Ukrainian poetess, translator Lesya Stepovichka;
• 1969 – Ukrainian journalist and public figure Georgy Gongadze.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

May 21 in Ukraine and the world celebrate international tea day. The holiday was officially approved by the UN initiative on December 21, 2019. On this day, be sure to enjoy delicious tea. Today there are many types of this drink. Therefore, each person can choose the one that he likes best.

Also May 21 Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repressions. It falls every year on the third Sunday in May. On the territory of the Soviet Union in 1937, the “great terror” was launched on the initiative of Stalin and the entire leadership elite. On the territory of modern Ukraine at that time, representatives of the intelligentsia were exterminated, and anti-nationalist ideas spread. The memorable date was created by the President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko in May 2007.

Also May 21st world meditation day. Although the holiday is unofficial, it is quite relevant today, when the fast pace of life is common. Meditation has been around for a very long time. As early as 1500 BC, the people of India recorded information about this interesting practice. At that time and now, meditation is considered an integral part of Eastern religions.

May 21st is celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The United Nations opened the holiday in 2002. The main purpose of this holiday is to raise public awareness of the need and importance of cultural diversity.

Also May 21 Day of Remembrance for those who died of AIDS. The event was launched by the World Health Organization. Its main goal is to remind about the seriousness of this disease, to involve the society in the timely treatment of HIV infection, to emphasize the importance of paying attention to preventive measures of the human immunodeficiency virus.

May 21st is also celebrated International Space Day. The idea of ​​creating the holiday belongs to the American cosmonaut Andy Thomas, and its uniqueness lies in the fact that it was created not on earth, but in outer space.

May 13, 2023 is Saturday. 444th day of the war in Ukraine.

What is today, May 13, a church holiday

May 13th in the church calendar Memorial Day of the Apostle James. He was the brother of John the Theologian. Jacob’s father was a fisherman and his name was Zebedee. Once Jacob and John were fishing, when suddenly the Lord called them to the ministry and since then they have been walking around the cities and preaching. Jacob mainly preached in Spain, but later returned to Judea, where he glorified the true faith. It was he who christened the philosopher Hermogenes and his disciple Philip. When the persecution of Christians began, the apostle James was killed with a sword.

What is forbidden to do on this day

• It is forbidden to go on a long journey, because on the day of Jacob various diseases come out.
• On this day, and indeed in May, you should not get married, because you will “toil” all your life.
• Do not remember bad events, because they will come back into your life again.
• Do not make any repairs, it can lead to injury.
• Don’t be lazy and don’t be late.

Folk signs and traditions on May 13

Among our ancestors there were many interesting signs on this day:

• they looked at what day it was: at sunrise, a clear and clear sky – the summer will be warm;
• a starry and quiet night – for a good harvest;
• a south wind and a warm evening will spoil the grain;
• Rain on May 13 means that there will be many weddings in the fall;
• it rains during the day, but it is warm – in the fall you will eat a lot of bread;
• the stars are hiding – soon it will rain.

The people called May 13 “Warm Jacob”. By this time, all winter supplies usually ended, so it was problematic to set a rich table. Therefore, they closed the wedding season and did not marry again this month. The field work has already begun. Because there was no time for marriage.

Weather on May 13

Today, May 13, it is clear without precipitation in Kyiv. It is cloudy throughout the day in Lviv, no precipitation is expected. In Kharkiv, during the day, clouds that dissipate until the evening without precipitation may appear. In Odessa, it is cloudy with clearings during the day, without precipitation.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +21 during the day and +13 at night. In Lviv +17 during the day and +9 at night. In Kharkov +21 days and +9 at night. In Odessa +18 during the day and +12 at night.

Memorable dates May 13

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for May 13:

• 1501 – Amerigo Vespucci embarks on a journey to the West, during which he finds out that Columbus discovered a new continent;
• 1830 – Ecuador secedes from Gran Colombia and declares itself an independent republic;
• 1865 – the third university in Ukraine was opened in Odessa (today – Mechnikov National University);
• 1909 – the first Giro d’Italia begins;
• 1913 – the world’s first 4-engine aircraft is flying, designed by Igor Sikorsky from Kiev (the weight of the aircraft (about 5 tons) was four times the weight of the largest airplane by that time);
• 1918 – Postage stamps with an inverted image of aircraft were printed in the USA, which became a collector’s rarity;
• 1927 – Kiev football club “Dynamo” is founded;
• 1950 – the first race of the first Formula 1 championship takes place in the English Silverstone;
• 1963 – Kuwait becomes the 111th state admitted to the UN;
• 1981 – on St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, the Turkish terrorist Ali Agca seriously wounds Pope John Paul II;
• 1990 – the first issue of the newspaper “Galicia” is published – a democratic large-circulation newspaper of the Ivano-Frankivsk region;
• 1991 – the 1st Congress of Poles living in Ukraine takes place in Kyiv;
• 1991 – Winnie Mandela, who was the wife of South African President Nelson Mandela, is accused of kidnapping and torture;
• 1992 – American astronauts are in outer space for 8 hours 29 minutes (world record), for the first time three astronauts go into space at once;
• 2014 – during the battles for Slovyansk, pro-Russian militants set up an ambush in the vicinity of the village of Mayachka (as a result of an attack by militants on a column of the 95th separate airmobile brigade, 7 Ukrainian paratroopers die).

Name day: how to name a child born on May 13

What are the birthdays today? Ephrem, Nikita, Clement, Maxim, Basil, Ignat, Jacob.

The talisman of a person born on May 13 is lapis lazuli. The name of this extremely interesting stone comes from the Arabic word “azul”, which translates as “blue”. Lapis lazuli has long been considered an excellent tool for renewing vision. And in ancient Egypt it was called “divine stone”. They believed that with its help you can communicate with the gods.

Born on this day:

• 1849 – Ukrainian writer, prose writer and playwright Athanasius Mirny;
• 1937 – American science fiction writer of Polish origin Roger Zelazny;
• 1963 – Ukrainian journalist and public figure Alexander Krivenko;
• 1972 – Ukrainian actor Nazar Strigun;
• 1975 – Ukrainian hockey player Alexander Matviychuk;
• 1979 – Ukrainian footballer Vyacheslav Shevchuk;
• 1986 – English actor, model and musician Robert Pattinson.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

May 13 is celebrated in Ukraine and the world world dandelion day. Around this period, these bright plants begin to bloom. Although the first dandelions often appear in April, and in May, yellow flowers are replaced by white fluffy balls with seeds. Dandelion root is widely used in scientific medicine. It is added to the composition of decoctions that treat diseases of the digestive system. And dandelion has a blood-purifying, diuretic, choleretic effect. In Latin, this flower is called Taraxacum, which means “treatment of the eyes.”

Also May 13 International Hummus Day. The event was started in 2012 by Ben Lang. Hummus is made from chickpeas (chickpeas), olive oil, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice and various spices. The most common dish in the Middle East, and in Israel is even considered national. Hummus appeared in antiquity, although the specific place of its creation is unknown.

Also May 13th World Technology Day for the Future. The main purpose of this date is to draw the attention of mankind to the importance of technological development, to raise awareness of the technologies of the future.

May 13th is celebrated International Windmill Day. It falls annually on the second weekend in the last spring month. This day is considered a national holiday in the Netherlands. It was created there in the early 2000s. Subsequently, the celebration spread to other countries. Windmills first appeared in Ancient Persia, and then moved to Medieval Europe. Windmills were also built in Ukraine. They put them in the fields and roadsides.

Also May 13 world fair trade day. Every year falls on the second Saturday in May. The holiday was introduced by the World Fair Trade Association to support a social movement while respecting international standards for goods, especially those that are export products from developing countries.

May 13 is also celebrated World Migratory Bird Day. It falls every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of May. The holiday was founded by ornithologists from the Cornell laboratory in the United States. They proposed such an interesting event back in 1993. The prerequisite for the celebration was the International Convention for the Protection of Birds, adopted in 1906.

May 13 also Velcro birthday. It was on this day in 1958 that Georges de Mestral, a scientist from Switzerland, received a patent for an invention. One day, Mestrel was walking in the forest with his dog on a leash, and burdocks stuck to the fabric, prompting the scientist to create Velcro. This clasp is very easy to use. Therefore, it is often used to create clothing and footwear for the military, children, doctors, etc.