May 14: A Church Holiday, Folk Signs, and Memorable Dates

May 14, 2023 is Sunday. 445th day of the war in Ukraine.

What is today, May 14, a church holiday

May 14th in the church calendar Memorial Day of the Prophet Jeremiah. At the age of 15, the young man learned that, according to prophecy, he was destined to serve the Lord. At first, the young man opposed this, saying that he was too young and did not know how to use a red word. But God promised that he would always be there. Since then Jeremiah prophesied for 23 years and even wrote several books.

What is forbidden to do on this day

• You should not lend anything, because in the future you will only give.
• On this day, it is better not to quarrel, because happiness can run away from home.
• Don’t be lazy and don’t slander.

Folk signs and traditions on May 14

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

• they looked at what day it was: clear weather, which means it will be the same when harvesting bread;
• ants began to fuss in the anthill – expect rainy weather throughout the month;
• at sunrise there is not a cloud in the sky – it will be hot in summer;
• an overcast day indicates a frosty winter.

The people on May 14 called Veremiah. From that day on, they began to see off spring. And the most tedious work in the fields and in the garden began. They necessarily adhered to the rule: they did not lend anything on the day when something was sown or planted in the garden. They believed that otherwise the harvest simply would not grow.

Weather on May 14

Today, May 14, it is clear without precipitation in Kyiv. In Lviv, the morning is cloudless, but in the afternoon the sky will be covered with clouds until the evening, no precipitation is expected. In Kharkov it is clear, without precipitation. In Odessa, clear weather, precipitation is not expected.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +22 during the day and +13 at night. In Lviv +20 during the day and +8 at night. In Kharkov +21 during the day and +12 at night. In Odessa +19 during the day and +13 at night.

Memorable dates May 14

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for May 14:

• 1796 – British surgeon Edward Jenner gives the world’s first successful smallpox vaccination to an 8-year-old boy;
• 1811 – Paraguay gains independence from Spain;
• 1853 – in the USA they received a patent for condensed milk;
• 1900 – The II Olympic Games are opened in Paris;
• 1940 – The Netherlands surrenders to the Wehrmacht in the first year of World War II;
• 1948 – Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion publicly proclaims Israel’s Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv;
• 1955 – an agreement on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance of the socialist countries (Warsaw Pact) is signed in Warsaw and a unified command of the armed forces is created;
• 1975 – football players of “Dynamo” (Kyiv) fight for the Cup Winners’ Cup for the first time.

Name days: how to name a child born on May 14

What are the birthdays today? Jeremiah, Makar, Ignat, Tamara, Nina.

The talisman of a person born on May 14 is flows. This stone was known to mankind as early as the 4th century BC. The magical properties of agate depend on its color. For example, black agate is considered the most magical.

Born on this day:

• 1627 – Hetman of the Zaporozhian Army Petro Doroshenko;
• 1871 – Ukrainian writer, poet, master of the expressionist short story, public figure, politician Vasily Stefanik;
• 1920 – Ukrainian political activist, journalist, co-organizer of the Red Cross UPA Yaroslava Stetsko;
• 1975 – Ukrainian musician, vocalist, leader of the Okean Elzy group Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

May 14 is celebrated in Ukraine and the world International Mother’s Day. The day is dedicated to honoring mothers and grandmothers or the women who replaced them. The holiday has its origins in the United States, where it was created back in 1908. Since then, the celebration has gained wide popularity around the world. Traditionally, children give their mothers gifts, warm welcome words, flowers. Ukraine has its own Mother’s Day, which annually falls on the second Sunday of May. In 2023, it is also May 14th. The holiday on the territory of our country was created in 1928, although the first celebration took place in the Canadian diaspora.

Also May 14 Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians who saved Jews during World War II. The memorable date was introduced by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in 2021.

Also May 14th Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day. They can be caused by various factors, including accidents, genetic disorders, various diseases. Such injuries can seriously affect a person’s quality of life and lead to cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments.

May 14th is celebrated Vaseline birthday. It was on this day in 1878 that the American chemist Robert Chesbrough received a patent for his invention and founded a trademark. It was the Americans who were the first to pay attention to the sticky substance that is formed during oil production. They noticed its emollient properties. This ointment helps to quickly cope with burns, wounds, inflammation, dry skin.

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