What is today, September 25, a holiday – everything about this day, what is a church holiday, what not to do

Today, September 25, is World Medicines Day. Believers honor the memory of the venerable Saint Euphrosyne. There are 97 days left until the New Year.

September 25, 2024 – Wednesday. 945th day of the war in Ukraine.

What kind of church holiday is it today?

September 25 in the church calendar – the feast day of the venerable Saint Euphrosyne. She was an outstanding religious figure in the history of the Orthodox Church. She was born in the Vitebsk family of Prince Svyatoslav Vseslavich, who came from the family of the Saint and Equal-to-the-Apostle Prince Vladimir the Great. From childhood, Euphrosyne (christened Preslav) was distinguished by her great love for prayer and spiritual life. She learned to read and write early and spent a lot of time reading the Holy Scriptures and other spiritual books. Rejecting several marriage offers, she decided to spend her life serving God and became a nun. Euphrosyne founded a convent near Polotsk, where she became the first abbess. She taught young novices to read and write, to copy books, to sing and monastic rules. Her actions contributed to the spiritual development of many people and left an important mark on the history of the Orthodox Church.

What can not be done on September 25

• It is forbidden to be lazy.
• You cannot start any new business.
• You cannot criticize or swear.

Folk signs and traditions for September 25

Among our ancestors there were many signs of interest for today:

• we looked at what day it was: the leaves had not yet fallen from the birch tree – it wouldn’t snow soon;
• good weather – it will last for another 3 weeks;
• the wind blows from the south – to a warm winter;
• what day – this will be in April.

In the old days, our ancestors started preparing cabbage for the winter and preserving it. Often the whole family took part in this activity. It was believed that the cabbage would turn sour quickly otherwise.

Name day: what to call a child born on September 25

What is the name of today? German, Eugene, Maxim, Nikolai, Alexander, Ostap, Pavel, Roman, Sergey, Efrosinya.

It is a talisman of a person born on September 25 hematite. This stone has long symbolized power and protection. It is believed that hematite can increase a person’s energy strength.

He was born on this day:

• 1984 – Ukrainian volleyball player Tatyana Kozlova;
• 1992 – Ukrainian rhythmic athlete Yulia Slobodyan;
• 1993 – Ukrainian swimmer Maxim Shemberev.

Memorable dates 25 September

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for September 25:

• 256 – Marcus Claudius Tacitus became Roman emperor by decision of the Senate;
• 1396 – Ottoman soldiers led by Bayazet I defeat the crusader army of the Hungarian king Sigismund at Nicopolis;
• 1493 – Christopher Columbus sails to America for the second time;
• 1555 – Protestantism receives the status of an official religion under the terms of the Peace of Augsburg;
• 1789 – General José de Ribas conquers the Ottoman fortress of Hadji Bay (future Odessa);
• 1789 – The United States Congress approves 10 amendments to the Constitution, known in history as the Bill of Rights;
• 1914 – baptism of fire​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• 1932 – Spanish Catalonia gains autonomy with the right to its own flag, state language and parliament;
• 1943 – the Dnieper air operation begins, ends in defeat;
• 1960 – The United States launches the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier;
• 1989 – The Supreme Council of Lithuania declares that the republic’s accession to the USSR in 1940 was illegal;
• 1992 – the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal was opened, connecting the Black Sea and the North Sea;
• 2020 – AN-26SH plane crash near Chuguev, which killed 26 people.

Weather on September 25

Today, September 25, in Kyiv it is cloudy with clears and no rain. It is cloudy in Lviv and rain is expected during the day. In Kharkov it is clear, without rain. The weather in Odessa is clear, without rain.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +26 during the day and +16 at night. In Lviv – +22 during the day and +14 at night. In Kharkov – +25 during the day and +13 at night. In Odessa – +23 during the day and +19 at night.

What day is it today in Ukraine and in the world?

September 25 is celebrated in Ukraine and in the world World Medicines Day. This holiday was established by the International Federation of Pharmaceuticals (FIP) in 2009. The purpose of this day is to emphasize the importance of the role of pharmacists in the health care system and the they contribute to improving the health of populations around the world. Pharmacists not only dispense medicines, but also advise patients on the correct use of medicines, monitor prescriptions, selection of analogues, and engaging in scientific research in the field of pharmacy. Their work is extremely important to provide effective and safe treatment.

Also on September 25th World Lung Day. This celebration was started in 2016 by the initiative of Michiaki Missima, President of the Kyoto Assembly of FIRS (Federation of International Respiratory Societies). The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of lung health and prevention of diseases related to the respiratory system. This day is particularly relevant in our time because of environmental pollution, smoking and other factors that have a negative impact on lung health. The theme of the day aims to spread information about maintaining lung health, disease prevention and the importance of regular medical examinations.

And also September 25 International Ataxia Awareness Day. The day was started to raise awareness about ataxia, a clinical symptom characterized by loss of motor coordination due to damage to the nervous system, especially the cerebellum. Ataxia can result from various causes, such as stroke, vitamin B12 deficiency, or genetic predisposition. It is not an independent disease, but a symptom that may accompany more than 300 different degenerative processes.

September 25 is celebrated World Dream Day. This holiday was started by American Oziomi Egwuonwu in 2012. The purpose of this day is to encourage people around the world to dream, set big goals and work towards the performance. Dreams play an important role in our lives, helping us to create a vision for the future, encouraging us to act and giving meaning to our lives. Famous dreamers such as Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein succeeded through their dreams and aspirations.

Also on September 25th Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Falling on the last Wednesday of September. It is the largest annual event in the United States dedicated to promoting the health of women of all ages. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of health and fitness for women, as well as to encourage them to lead an active lifestyle, healthy food and regular health checks. On this day, various activities such as fitness classes, nutrition seminars, medical examinations and other activities are held to help women take care of their health.

And also September 25 World School Milk Day. This holiday was started by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2000. The day aims to raise awareness of the health benefits of milk for children and the importance of feeding programmes. a school that provides milk to students. Milk is an important source of nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and protein that promote healthy growth and development in children.