Steppe Day in Ukraine: Commemorating the Apostle from 70 Andronicus and Other Important May 30 Celebrations

May 30, 2023 – Tuesday. 461st day of the war in Ukraine.

What is today, May 30, a church holiday

May 30th in the church calendar commemoration of the apostle from 70 Andronicus. This saint believed in the Lord before the Apostle Paul himself. He was a bishop in the city of Panonia, but often traveled to different countries and cities. Spread the Christian faith there. He read sermons together with his assistant Junia.

During their preaching activities, Junia and the Apostle Andronicus converted many pagans to Christianity and destroyed many temples with idols. Once they were seized by infidels and tortured for a long time. They died with a prayer to Jesus Christ on their lips. Their relics were preserved incorruptible and performed miracles.

What is forbidden to do on this day

• Better not argue with your boss, because there will be trouble at work.
• You should not tell anyone about a bad dream on the night of May 30th.
• Do not discuss important issues at the table.

Folk signs and traditions for May 30

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

• we watched what day it was: pigs are actively digging the ground – wait for the rains;
• the new moon promises that the summer will be rainy;
• a cold wind is blowing, cold weather will be in summer;
• Our ancestors on this day followed the clouds.

It was usually quite windy that day. The peasants began to actively plant vegetables that love warm weather: eggplants, peppers and tomatoes. And in the forests and fields there are many snakes, so you should be careful. On May 30, believers read a special prayer in rainy weather for vegetables to grow.

Weather on May 30

Today, May 30, it is clear in Kyiv, without precipitation. In Lviv, it is cloudy in the morning and in the evening, clearing is possible in the afternoon, without precipitation. In Kharkiv, it is cloudy from morning to evening, expect heavy rain in the evening. It is cloudy in Odessa, it may clear up in the evening, without precipitation.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +24 during the day and +14 at night. In Lviv – +21 days and +14 at night. In Kharkov – +24 during the day and +13 at night. In Odessa – +22 during the day and +17 at night.

Memorable dates May 30

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for May 30:

• 1431 – Jeanne d’Arc is burned in Rouen;
• 1871 – the fall of the Paris Commune occurs;
• 1896 – in New York recorded the first in the history of an accident: a cyclist broke his leg during a collision with a car;
• 1913 – in London between the Balkan coalition (the Kingdom of Bulgaria, the Kingdom of Serbia, Montenegro and the Kingdom of Greece) and the Ottoman Empire signed a peace treaty that ended the first Balkan war;
• 1921 – the Donetsk Mining College was founded (since 1926 – the Mining Institute);
• 1923 – the Ukrainian Historical and Philological Society was founded in Prague, headed by Dmitry Antonovich;
• 1942 – British aviation makes the first massive raid on the Third Reich – about a thousand aircraft participated in the raid;
• 1980 – Pope John Paul II visits France;
• 1982 – Spain becomes the 16th member of NATO (the first country since the entry of Germany in 1955);
• 1985 – the first show of the An-124 “Ruslan” aircraft takes place in France at the aerospace show;
• 2000 – on the day of the funeral of the Ukrainian composer Igor Bilozor, who died from injuries received in a fight with Russian chauvinists, more than 100 thousand people took to the streets of Lviv.

Name days: how to name a child born on May 30

What are the birthdays today? Stepan, Euphrosyne, Eudokia.

The talisman of a person born on May 30 is rhinestone. A very popular semi-precious stone. It has long been believed that rock crystal has analgesic and soothing properties. It will also help you get rid of nightmares.

Born on this day:

• 1887 – Ukrainian sculptor and artist, one of the founders of cubism in sculpture Alexander Archipenko;
• 1915 – Ukrainian songwriter, light genre composer, accordionist Bohdan Vesolovsky;
• 1957 – singer, People’s Artist of Ukraine, ex-Minister of Culture and Tourism Oksana Bilozir.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

May 30 is celebrated in Ukraine Day of the steppe. The holiday was established on the initiative of the participants of the interregional scientific seminar “Protection of the steppe landscapes of Donetsk and Luhansk regions”. It took place on March 1, 2017. Also this year we celebrated the 90th anniversary of the creation of the “Stone Graves” nature reserve, which is a traditional symbol of the protection of the steppes in Ukraine. At present, all remnants of the steppes must be protected from plowing, afforestation and mining.

Also May 30 International Hug Your Cat Day. It is a national holiday in the USA, but it is celebrated here on June 4th. On this day, you need to hug your pet, show your love for him. Even those who do not have cats are encouraged to celebrate. You can hug a friend’s cat or go to a shelter. Who knows, perhaps on May 30 you will find the most devoted friend who will give you his love.

Also May 30 Women’s Emancipation Day. There are two versions of the origin of this holiday. According to one, it was created as a sign of respect for the legendary Joan of Arc, who died on that very day. A simple French girl saved the country from English rule at the end of the Hundred Years War. According to another version, it was on this day in 1932 that the “Law on the Legal Status of Women Officials” was proclaimed in Germany.

May 30 also World Asthma and Allergy Day. Memorial Day was founded by the World Health Organization. Its main goal is to draw public attention to the symptoms of allergies and asthma, the course of these diseases and their consequences. Campaigning about regular diagnostics. Most often, asthma develops due to indoor allergens: mold, dust mites, flower dust, tobacco smoke.

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