Today, August 17, is International Black Cat Day. Believers honor the memory of the seven sleeping youths: Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodian (Constantine) and Antoninus. There are 136 days left before the New Year.
August 17, 2023 – Thursday. 540th day of the war in Ukraine.
What is today, August 17, a church holiday
August 17 in the church calendar – Memorial Day of the seven sleeping youths: Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodian (Constantine) and Antoninus. All of them were the sons of noble parents in the city of Ephesus, they were friends from childhood and were in military service together. Once the emperor Decius arrived in Ephesus, who ordered everyone to appear in the center of the city and bow to the pagan gods. Anyone who does not do so will face a terrible death.
The youths refused and appeared before the emperor. He immediately took away their military insignia, but decided to let them go, believing that they would change their minds during their time on the campaign. However, the young men fled to the mountains, settled in a cave, and there they began to prepare for a martyr’s feat. Decius found out where the youths were and ordered to wall up the entrance to the cave.
However, the Lord sent a long sleep on the martyrs, which lasted two centuries. By that time, the persecution of Christians had ceased, and at the mountain where the entrance to the cave was located, the Christian built a stone structure. Then God woke the youths from their sleep. One of them went down to the city and paid for the goods with a coin with the image of Decius. They seized him and brought him to the emperor, believing that the lad was hiding an ancient treasure.
When the mayor, together with the bishop, heard the story of the young man, they realized that a miracle of God had happened before them. When they came to the cave and saw the living youths, as if waking up from an ordinary dream, they believed in the Lord even more strongly. In an instant, the young men fell asleep again, this time for the general resurrection.
What is forbidden to do on this day
For any financial affairs, this day is considered unsuccessful, so you should not make big purchases, invest money in something. It is forbidden to argue and quarrel with the elderly. One should not treat water disrespectfully – spit in the river, throw garbage into the well, etc.
Folk signs and traditions on August 17
Among our ancestors there were many interesting signs on this day:
they looked at what day it was: the weather on this day indicates what November will be like; hot in the afternoon – wait for a good haymaking, and if it’s rainy – then it will be unsuccessful; in the morning there is a lot of dew – the flax harvest will be poor, but it will spoil a lot of nuts; on raspberry bushes many berries have been disfigured – there will be a big harvest.
Our ancestors often called August 17 the Robin or the Cucumber, because it is these products that ripen during this period and their crops begin to be actively harvested. It also often rained, so be sure to collect and bury the hay so that it does not rot. They made pastries from raspberries, and also cooked jam and compotes for the winter. It is believed that this berry becomes much healthier on this day.
Weather on August 17
Today, August 17, in Kyiv in the afternoon the sky will be covered with clouds and will remain cloudy until the evening, without precipitation. It is cloudy in Lviv, it will clear up in the evening, but no precipitation is expected. In Kharkov it is clear, without precipitation. In Odessa, not a single cloud will appear in the sky, without precipitation.
The air temperature in Kyiv is +29 during the day and +20 at night. In Lviv – +26 during the day and +19 at night. In Kharkov – +28 during the day and +19 at night. In Odessa – +29 during the day and +23 at night.
Memorable dates August 17
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for August 17:
1245 – in the battle near the Galician city of Yaroslav, Daniil Romanovich smashes the Hungarian army and ends up with boyar resistance in the Galicia-Volyn principality; 1502 – Christopher Columbus proclaims Honduras a Spanish territory; 1771 – British chemist Joseph Priestley establishes that plants emit oxygen; 1896 Klondike gold mining begins: George Carmack secures rights to Rabbit Creek, a shallow tributary of the Klondike River, renaming it Lucky Creek; 1908 – the first animated film “Phantasmagoria” by the French cartoonist Emile Cohl is released; 1914 – in Lviv, a Ukrainian national military formation is created – the legion of “Ukrainian Sich Riflemen”; 1916 – The Kingdom of Romania joins the Entente during the First World War; 1918 – Hetman Pavlo Skoropadsky establishes an 8-hour working day in the Ukrainian State; 1919 – The Black Sea Regiment under the command of Yevgeny Tsarenko of the 3rd Iron Division of the UNR Army acquires the Rudnitsa station on the railway leading to Odessa; 1940 – Adolf Hitler declares a complete blockade of Great Britain; 1941 – the deportation of the inhabitants of the Crimean peninsula of German nationality begins, by August 20, 50 thousand people were evicted; 1945 – Indonesia declares independence from the Netherlands; 1946 – civil war begins in the Kingdom of Greece; 1950 – The United States of Indonesia becomes a unitary state; 1953 – First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous in Southern California; 1958 – Chinese political leader Mao Zedong proclaims the start of the “Great Leap Forward” policy; 1960 – Gabon declares independence from France; 1962 – first killed for attempting to cross the Berlin Wall; 1982 – Royal Philips Electronics creates the first CD; 1991 – a video clip for the Nirvana song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was filmed; 1995 Depeche Mode vocalist David Gahan attempts suicide. 1999 – approve the flag of the Donetsk region; 2009 – English Wikipedia crosses the milestone of 3 million articles; 2011 – the Ukrainian satellite “Sich-2” is launched into low Earth orbit.
Name days: how to name a child born on August 17
What are the birthdays today? Alexey, Andrey, Denis, Dmitry, Evdokia, Ivan, Konstantin, Kuzma, Maximilian, Mikhail, Semyon, Daria, Irina.
The talisman of a person born on August 17 is gagat. It has long been believed that this stone protects from the evil eye. A jet amulet is ideal for people involved in spiritual practices.
Born on this day:
1955 – Ukrainian military-political figure, leader of the party “Strength and Honor” Igor Smeshko; 1968 – TV presenter, lead singer of the Skryabin group Andrey Kuzmenko ((Kuzma Skryabin); 1994 – American actress of Ukrainian origin, younger sister of actress and director Vera Farmiga Taissa Farmiga.
What day is it today in Ukraine and the world
August 17 in Ukraine and the world celebrate international black cat day. Among cats at all times, it was fluffy ones with black fur that were especially distinguished. In ancient times, they suffered from unfair treatment, because black cats were often identified with magic. But they did not immediately acquire their negative reputation. For example, in ancient Egypt, the goddess Bastet was depicted precisely in the form of a black cat. She was the protector of women and the hearth.
Until the Middle Ages, black cats remained favorites. They were especially respected by navigators, who believed that the presence of a black cat on a ship means a successful voyage. But in the Middle Ages, in particular in Europe, cats with black hair began to be hated. People believed that such a cat, crossing the road, portends death, as well as the benefit of the devil himself. Therefore, black cats were mercilessly caught and destroyed.
Fortunately, over time, all signs associated with black cats gradually disappeared. Although some people continue to treat black cats with a certain amount of caution, they consider them a symbol of bad luck.
Also August 17 potato day. For residents of the United States, this holiday is a national holiday. The potato is one of the world’s most popular vegetable crops. It can be called not only cheap, but also a nutritious vegetable. For a whole month, you can eat only on different dishes from it, without feeling hunger or nutritional deficiencies. Potatoes were first eaten 7,000 years ago in Bolivia and Peru. After cultivation, potatoes quickly spread throughout the world.
Also August 17th Day of second-hand shops. Items from second-hand stores are becoming very popular due to their low cost. But buyers are often attracted not only by savings. Connoisseurs of unusual or antique things consider such outlets to be the place where you can find real treasures.
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2023-08-17 21:17:56
