What is today, September 20, a holiday – everything about this day, what a church holiday, what not to do

Today, September 20, is World Rice Day. Believers honor the memory of the Great Martyr Eustratius and others. There are 102 days left until the New Year.

September 20, 2024 – Friday. 940th day of the war in Ukraine.

What kind of church holiday is it today?

September 20 in the church calendar – Commemoration Day of the Great Martyr Eustratius and others. The saint was one of the five martyrs who suffered for the faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. He was known for his courage and devotion to Christ. Eustratius, together with his companions, suffered severe pain, but they did not abandon his faith. Another saint, the Venerable Martyr Evstratiy of Pechersk, lived in the 11th century in Kyiv. He came from a rich family, but he distributed their property to the poor and became a monk in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery. During the invasion of the Polovtsians, he was captured and sold into slavery. Eustratius refused to renounce Christianity and was crucified on the cross.

What can not be done on September 20

• You should not marry – you will fail.
• You cannot give or borrow money.
• It is forbidden to handle children roughly.

Folk signs and traditions for September 20

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

• check what day it is: cranes are flying high – autumn will be wet and cold;
• the east wind blows – expect a storm;
• the cones are open – there will be warming, closed – it will be cooler;
• conifers grow high on conifers – winter comes late;
• black clouds mean rain.

From this day on, the peasants began to collect onions in the garden. But they didn’t burn the crumbs, because this was considered a bad omen. They also prepared dishes from onions, believing that they would bring health.

Name day: what to call a child born on September 20

What is the name of today? Vasily, Ivan, Illarion, Michael, Oleg, Alexander, Fedor, Tatiana.

It is a talisman of a person born on September 20 carnelian. A stone known to mankind for more than 8 centuries. Carnelian is considered earthy in matters of love.

He was born on this day:

• 1977 – Ukrainian gymnast, Olympic Games silver medalist (2000) Valery Pereshkura;
• 1982 – Ukrainian kayaking, Olympic champion, four-time Olympic medalist Inna Osipenko-Radomskaya;
• 1983 – Ukrainian biathlete, skier, medalist of the Paralympic Games Yulia Batenkova-Bauman.

Memorable dates 20 September

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for September 20:

• 1246 – in the Horde, the Grand Duke of Kyiv Mikhail Vsevolodovich is killed for refusing to worship his idols;
• 1258 – the Cathedral in Salisbury (Kingdom of England), which took 38 years to build, is consecrated;
• 1519 – the first voyage around the world begins under the leadership of Ferdinand Magellan;
• 1562 – an agreement was signed between the Kingdom of England and the leader of the French Huguenots, Prince Condé, according to which England received Le Havre in exchange for providing troops to fight against the Catholics;
• 1610 – Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth leader Stanislav Zolkiewski captures Moscow;
• 1792 – Divorce is allowed in the Kingdom of France;
• 1793 – The French Committee of Public Safety approves Captain Napoleon Bonaparte’s plan for the siege of Toulon (the first mention of Napoleon’s name at a national level);
• 1866 – Hanover and Frankfurt became part of the Kingdom of Prussia;
• 1870 – Italian Union ends;
• 1919 – Nestor Makhno and the UPR government reach an agreement on joint struggle against Denikin;
• 1926 – the leader of the American mafia syndicate Al Capone almost escaped from death when his office burned in Cicero (Illinois);
• 1946 – the first Cannes Film Festival opens;
• 1954 – A computer runs the first program in the first high-level programming language, Fortran;
• 1977 – Vietnam joins the UN;
• 1991 – the National Security Service of Ukraine (now the SBU) is created;
• 1992 – in a referendum, the majority of French citizens want the country to join the European Union;
• 2003 – in a referendum in Latvia, citizens vote for the country to join the EU;
• 2008 – the first IMAX cinema opens in Ukraine.

Weather for September 20

Today, September 20, it is clear and rainless in Kyiv. The weather is clear in Lviv and no precipitation is expected. In Kharkov, there may be some clouds and no rain. It is clear in Odessa and no precipitation is expected.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +25 during the day and +14 at night. In Lviv – +21 during the day and +10 at night. In Kharkov – +25 during the day and +11 at night. In Odessa – +23 during the day and +16 at night.

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

On September 20, Ukraine and the world celebrate World Rice Day / Photo: Unsplash

September 20 is celebrated in Ukraine and in the world World Rice Day. The holiday is dedicated to one of the most important food products in the world, which is the main source of food for more than half of the world’s population. Rice has a long history that begins in the central regions of China on the banks of the Yangtze River. Archaeologists have found grains of rice older than 7,000 years in this area. From China, rice spread to India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, and then to Europe and America. This day is celebrated in many ways, including rice dishes, cooking classes and festivals, and the importance of rice to the global economy and culture.

Also on September 20 World Gynecological Oncology Day. This day was started in 2019 by the European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGE) and the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) to raise awareness about gynecological cancers such as ovarian, uterine (endometrial), cervical, cancer vulvar.

And also September 20 World Paella Day. The holiday is dedicated to one of the most famous Spanish dishes – paella, which came from Valencia. Paella has become a symbol of Spanish gastronomy because of its rich flavor and cultural significance. On this day, several events are held in Valencia, including cooking competitions where chefs from all over the world compete to be the best paella master. People around the world are encouraged to make their own paella and share the results on social media using the hashtag #WorldPaellaDay. Paella has many variations, but the main ingredients are usually rice, saffron, olive oil, vegetables, meat or seafood. Each region of Spain has its own special recipes and ways of preparing this dish.

September 20 International University Sports Day. The holiday was launched by the UNESCO General Conference at the initiative of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) in 2015. The purpose of this day is to emphasize the important role of sports in higher education institutions and promote a healthy lifestyle among students.

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