Day of Remembrance and Saint Basilisk’s Commemoration: June 4th in Ukraine.

June 4, 2023 is Sunday. 466th day of the war in Ukraine.

What is today, June 4, a church holiday

June 4th in the church calendar commemoration of Saint Basilisk. He lived during the reign of Emperor Maximian, professed Christianity, for which he was arrested. While in prison, Basilisk began to prepare for his martyrdom. But suddenly he was released so that he could go to his native land and say goodbye to his family.

The husband told his relatives that they were seeing him for the last time. The ruler found out that the guards had released the martyr, got angry and ordered to immediately shackle his hands with shackles and put him back in prison. A trial was held at which he was forced to make sacrifices to the pagan gods, but he refused. For this, his head was cut off with a sword, and his body was thrown to the river.

What is forbidden to do on this day

• It is not recommended to do business in the field or in the garden – what you plant on this day will definitely not grow.
• No items can be borrowed.
• Do not swear and do not slander.

Folk signs and traditions for June 4

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

• they looked at what day it was: in the morning strong dew would be a rich harvest;
• at night you can hear the singing of a nightingale – wait for clear weather;
• birds sing merrily – the weather will be good;
• a foggy day before a big mushroom harvest in autumn;
• in the evening frogs croak loudly to the wind;
• black circles around the stars – there will be bad weather.

In the old days, our ancestors celebrated on June 4 the day of Yaril, who was the god of nature and life-giving forces. It was customary to decorate houses and young birches with bright ribbons. And this day was also popularly called Voloshkov or Basilisk Day. They met him in the circle of friends and family, entertained each other with cheerful speeches, jokes, stories.

Weather on June 4

Today, June 4, in Kyiv, the day promises to be clear, without precipitation. In Lviv, clear weather will be stable, although cloudiness is possible in the afternoon, precipitation is not expected. In Kharkov it is clear, without precipitation. In Odessa, the morning clouds will not last long, no precipitation is expected.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +20 during the day and +11 at night. In Lviv +22 during the day and +8 at night. In Kharkov +20 during the day and +9 at night. In Odessa +24 during the day and +14 at night.

Memorable dates June 4

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for June 4:

• 907 – the period of the reign of the Tang dynasty in China ends;
• 1070 – the first written mention of Roquefort cheese appears;
• 1286 – The Kingdom of Jerusalem is united under the rule of King Henry II of Cyprus;
• 1500 – Kyiv, according to the Magdeburg Law, is exempt from all trade duties;
• 1630 – Taras Shaking near Pereyaslav defeats the Poles, led by Konetspolsky;
• 1664 – New Amsterdam is renamed New York;
• 1665 – The Spanish Queen Maria Anna of Austria (Mariana de Austria) signs a decree renaming the Robber Islands (so named by Ferdinand Magellan) to the Marianas;
• 1771 – Danish-Norwegian navigator Vitus Jonas Bering discovers Alaska;
• 1865 – The first train robbery in history is committed in the US state of Ohio;
• 1874 – the first general meeting of the Society. T. G. Shevchenko;
• 1921 – in France for the first time the perfume “Chanel” (“Chanel No. 5” is presented);
• 1942 – the Battle of Midway begins, which became one of the greatest battles of the 2nd World War;
• 1944 – parts of the 5th US Army troops enter Rome;
• 1946 – Juan Peron becomes president of Argentina;
• 1954 – Prime Ministers of France and Vietnam, Joseph Lanier and Buu Loc, sign an agreement in Paris “for the complete independence of Vietnam”;
• 1989 – a protest on Tiananmen Square in the Chinese capital, Beijing, is brutally suppressed by tanks, hundreds of citizens die;
• 1992 – adopt the coat of arms of Kazakhstan;
• 2014 – the 25th separate motorized infantry battalion “Kievan Rus” is officially established.

Name day: how to name a child born on June 4

What are the birthdays today? Vladimir, Basilisk, Daniil, Makar, Ivan, Pavel, Michael, Sofia.

The talisman of a person born on June 4th is malachite. A stone with a deep green tint. It has long been believed that malachite helps in the fulfillment of desires. And it is also a strong children’s amulet. Therefore, in the old days it was worn by children around the neck to protect against diseases.

Born on this day:

• 470 BC e – the Greek philosopher Socrates;
• 1909 – Ukrainian writer, screenwriter Alexander Ilchenko;
• 1941 – Ukrainian kobzar Vasily Lytvyn;
• 1988 – Ukrainian officer, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Petrakovskiy.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

June 4 in Ukraine Day of Remembrance of Children Who Died as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The mournful date was created in 2022 after the full-scale invasion of Russian troops into the territory of our country.

Also June 4 Day of Economic Courts of Ukraine. The professional holiday was founded in honor of the approval of the 1991 Law “On the Arbitration (Economic) Court”. Economic relations are a part of every person’s life, because every day many contracts for the sale and purchase are concluded, someone enters into ownership, while others lose it. All this is regulated by economic legislation, and economic courts are engaged in the settlement of disputes between participants in relations.

And June 4 is also celebrated Day of Local Industry Workers, which always falls on the first Sunday of the first summer month. The holiday is dedicated to all workers who give their health and strength for the well-being of Ukrainians. As one of the sectors of the economy, local industry has existed since 1934. It developed gradually and over time acquired great importance for the country.

June 4 Meliorator’s Day in Ukraine. Celebrated annually on the first Sunday of June. It is difficult to overestimate the work of an ameliorator in agriculture, because it is the correct land reclamation that determines how productive the crop will be. The holiday was introduced on May 24, 1976. Reclamation is called complex work aimed at the rational use of natural land resources.

Also June 4th is celebrated in Ukraine Day of Water Workers. The date was officially created by a decree of the President of Ukraine on March 18, 2003. Since then, the professional holiday falls annually on the first Sunday of the first summer month. Water is the source of all life on Earth, so it is important to use these resources wisely. Water management workers are responsible for the rational use of water resources, provide enterprises and the population with water.

Also June 4th world caries day. The problem of caries is relevant for the health of every person. According to the data, it is caries that is the most common disease in the world. It affects 98% of the adult population of the planet. The event was first celebrated in 2013 at the initiative of dentists.

June 4 International Day of Cancer Survivors. Falls on the first Sunday in June. For the first time, an important date was created in the United States due to an acute worldwide problem associated with the rapid spread of deadly cancer diseases. Thus, medical unions and organizations urge people to take care of themselves and their loved ones.

Also June 4 World Verneuil Disease Day. Every year falls on the first Sunday of the first summer month. The date was introduced to spread awareness about Verneuil’s disease, a skin disease that is diagnosed today in 1% of men and women worldwide. The start of the 2012 event.

Also June 4th world pest day. It was launched quite recently – in 2017. The main goal is to inform people about the harm that pests cause to farming and not only.

June 4 International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. The memorial day was introduced by the decision of the UN General Assembly during one of the special meetings on the issues of Palestine, held in 1982.

June 4th is also celebrated international spoiler day. The term “spoiler” has been heard by netizens at least once in their lives. Spoilers mean destroying the intrigue by telling important information about the plot of a movie, series, game, etc. They created a holiday in the USA, which is considered the birthplace of amazing events.

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