What is today, October 26, a holiday – everything about this day, what is a church holiday, what not to do

Today, October 26, is Change for the Better Day. Believers honor the memory of the Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-Bearer. There are 66 days left until the New Year.

October 26, 2024 – Saturday. 976th day of the war in Ukraine.

What kind of church holiday is it today?

October 26 in the church calendar – Memorial Day of the Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-Breader. Also known as Demetrius of Thessaloniki, he was a military leader and saint who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries. He was born in Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) and was known for his courage and mercy. Demetrius was a great martyr, meaning he died for the faith. One of the most famous healings from St. Demetrius is the healing of the blind and sick, as well as the release of prisoners. He is also known as the patron saint of the military, and his images are often found in military chaplaincy.

What not to do on October 26

• You should not do it yourself physically.
• Linen cannot be ironed or washed.
• Torture and swearing are forbidden.

Folk signs and traditions for October 26

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

• look at what day it is: frost and snow – winter will be cold;
• warm day – spring will be soft and come early;
• rain – on November 21 (when the Virgin Mary enters the Temple) a lot of snow will fall;
• There is no snow yet – so winter will not come yet.

It is very important on this day to visit the church, pray in front of the statue of Saint Demetrius, asking him to protect the soldiers on the battlefield.

Name day: what to call a child born on October 26

What is the name of today? Anton, Afanasy, Vasily, Dmitry.

It is a talisman of a person born on October 26 alexandrite. A very rare mineral that is a type of chrysoberyl. In the old days, they believed that alexandrite could bring good luck into your life, but only if you were a strong person.

He was born on this day:

• 1947 – Ukrainian actress Olga Mateshko;
• 1950 – Ukrainian journalist, playwright, writer Vladimir Lis;
• 1992 – Ukrainian poet Alexander Pushko.

Memorable dates October 26

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for October 26:

• 1636 – Harvard College is founded, which becomes the first quarter of the 19th century. university, one of the most famous in the US and the world;
• 1810 – United States annexed West Florida;
• 1861 – The German engineer Philipp Reis presents his invention in Frankfurt, which he called the telephone;
• 1863 – The International Red Cross is founded in Geneva;
• 1863 – The English Football Association is founded in London;
• 1900 – the first subway line opens in New York;
• 1905 – Sweden and Norway break the alliance;
• 1938 – DuPont develops a new synthetic material – nylon;
• 1938 – Augustin Voloshin becomes the new prime minister of the autonomous government of Subcarpathian Rus’;
• 1939 – so-called “Assembly of People of Western Ukraine” in Lviv, under Bolshevik pressure, accepts declarations about the establishment of Soviet power, entry into the Ukrainian SSR, acquisition of lands and monasteries , nationalization of banks and industry;
• 1944 – US troops destroy a Japanese fleet in Liyt Bay in the Philippines;
• 2014 – parliamentary elections take place in Ukraine.

Weather on October 26

Today, October 26, in Kyiv it is cloudy, without rain. It is cloudy in Lviv and no precipitation is expected. In Kharkov, cloudy with clearings, no precipitation. In Odessa, cloudy, no rain.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +12 during the day and +7 at night. In Lviv – +15 during the day and +3 at night. In Kharkov – +9 during the day and +3 at night. In Odessa – +13 during the day and +8 at night.

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

October 26 is celebrated in Ukraine and in the world A day of change for the better. This holiday was created to encourage people to make personal and collective changes leading to a better life. This is a great opportunity to think about what we can do to improve our lives, health, relationships and environment. On this day, people focus on positive changes that could make their lives better. This could be anything from physical activity to developing new skills, improving your job or even helping others.

Also on October 26th A holiday with a pleasant surprise. This holiday was created to bring happiness and positive feelings to people due to unexpected pleasant surprises. On this day, people try to give each other small gifts, write warm letters, or just give smiles and kind words. A pleasant surprise holiday also emphasizes the importance of support and kindness in relationships with loved ones and friends. This is a great opportunity to remember your loved ones and do something nice for them.

And also on October 26 Intersex Day. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of intersex people, fighting discrimination and supporting their rights. Intersex people have differences in gender characteristics that do not correspond to normal male or female characteristics. This day was established in 2003 by a group of intersex people, activists and friends who wanted to change negative attitudes towards intersex people. It became an opportunity for intersex people around the world to come together, support each other and advance their rights.

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