Tomorrow, May 8, is the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation. Believers honor the memory of John the Theologian. There are 237 days left until the New Year.
May 8, 2024 – Wednesday. 805th day of the war in Ukraine.
What is the church holiday tomorrow?
May 8 in the church calendar — the day of memory of John the Theologian.Also known as John Zebedee, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the only one who died a natural death. He was the son of Zebedee and the brother of the apostle James. John was nicknamed “The Theologian” because of his profound theological writings and is credited with authoring several books of the New Testament, including the Gospel of John, the three epistles of John, and the Revelation of John the Theologian.
John the Theologian is also known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” and is often depicted on icons at a respectable age, in red clothes, with a pen and a book in his hands, and an angel or an eagle is usually present next to him. He was one of the three apostles who were closest to Jesus, along with Peter and his brother James.
What not to do on May 8
- You can’t quarrel and slander.
- It is forbidden to complain about fate.
- You should not talk about your dreams.
Folk signs and traditions for May 8
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- looked at what day it is today: rain – to a large harvest of mushrooms;
- the moon in the haze – before the weather worsens;
- cherry blossoms bloom profusely – there will be a wet summer;
- the clouds gathered in one heap – to bad weather.
On May 8, rain for a large harvest of mushrooms / Photo: Unsplash
Believers pray to John the Theologian to be saved from poisoning, because when the emperor wanted to poison him, the poison did not affect the apostle.
Name day: what to name a child born on May 8
What birthdays are tomorrow: Arsenii, Ivan, Stanislav.
The talisman of a person born on May 8 is jade. Over the years, various nations have attributed magical properties to it. For example, it was believed that jadeite helps normalize blood pressure.
Born on this day:
- 1917 — prominent Ukrainian scenographer, teacher Danylo Lider;
- 1952 — Ukrainian teacher, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences Oleg Mykhailychenko;
- 1962 – Oles Ulyanenko, Ukrainian writer, laureate of the Small Shevchenko Prize in 1997.
Memorial dates of May 8
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for May 8:
- 1541 – the Spanish conquistador and traveler Hernando de Soto discovers the Mississippi River, which he named the River of the Holy Spirit;
- 1660 – Charles II is proclaimed King of England, ending the 11-year civil war;
- 1794 – the 51-year-old French chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, whose entire guilt before the “revolutionary people” was that he worked in the General Redemption, an institution that collected taxes, was executed on the guillotine;
- 1847 – Scottish inventor from Stonehaven Robert Thomson (1822-1873) receives a patent for a rubber tube for wheels;
- 1886 – Dr. John Pemberton of Atlanta first sells his medicinal elixir, today it is sold worldwide under the name “Coca-Cola”;
- 1900 — Andrey (Sheptytskyi) becomes Metropolitan of Lviv;
- 1926 — the first flight over the North Pole takes place;
- 1933 – Mahatma Gandhi goes on hunger strike against British rule in India;
- 1947 — France leaves the International Monetary Fund;
- 1951 — Ivan Drach publishes his first poem;
- 1953 — the first French Sud-West SO 1310 “Farfade” convertible makes its first flight as a helicopter;
- 1962 – the last trolleybuses start running in London;
- 1994 – Azerbaijan joins the Karabakh ceasefire agreement.
Weather for May 8
Tomorrow, May 8, it will be cloudy in Kyiv, light rain is possible. In Lviv, it is cloudy with clearings, without precipitation. It is gloomy in Kharkiv, rain is possible. It is cloudy with clearings in Odesa, no precipitation is expected.
The air temperature in Kyiv is +17 during the day and +10 at night. In Lviv — +14 during the day and +8 at night. In Kharkiv — +17 during the day and +11 at night. In Odesa — +16 during the day and +12 at night.
What a day tomorrow is in Ukraine and the world
On May 8, Ukraine and the world celebrate the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation / Photo: Unsplash
May 8 is celebrated in Ukraine and the world Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation. This day is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Second World War and is part of the international commemoration. It was established in accordance with the law of Ukraine “On the Perpetuation of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War of 1939-1945”.
This day aims to honor the memory of all victims of war, as well as to remind about the importance of reconciliation and peace. Ukraine joined the European tradition of commemorating the victory over Nazism, recognizing the contribution of all fighters against Nazism and honoring the memory of the dead. The symbol of this day is the red poppy, which is an international symbol of memory of the victims of all military and civil armed conflicts.
In 2023, Ukraine met this day in the context of full-scale armed aggression, which reminded of the importance of memory and the need to fight for peace. Events related to this day included laying flowers, solemn assemblies, thematic events in educational institutions, as well as prayers and services in temples in memory of the fallen.
Also May 8 International Day of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. This date was chosen in honor of the birthday of Jean-Henri Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the first laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize. The day is important to honor the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes about 97 million volunteers worldwide.
And they celebrate May 8 World Facility Management Day. It is celebrated annually on the second Wednesday of May and recognizes the vital role of specialists in managing the operation of buildings and structures. They are professionals who ensure that buildings and services meet the needs of the people who work in them and visit them every day.
May 8 International Thalassemia Day. This day was founded by the Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) and aims to promote better methods of treatment and care for patients.
Also May 8 World Ovarian Cancer Day. The event aims to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, its symptoms and risks for women around the world. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because it may not have pronounced symptoms in the early stages, making it difficult to detect in time.
And May 8 Free Trade Day. It is dedicated to the promotion and protection of free trade policies. The day highlights the importance of free trade for economic growth, job creation and improved living standards. It also promotes the elimination of barriers to trade and the creation of a level playing field for business around the world.
May 8 is celebrated World Donkey Day. The day was started to honor donkeys, which have played an important role in people’s lives throughout history. Donkeys were among the first animals that humans began to use for transporting goods, and they worked to build the Egyptian pyramids. They always performed hard work with pride and perseverance.
