What holiday is celebrated on November 27: everything about this day

According to the new church calendar in Ukraine, on November 27, Orthodox Christians commemorate the Holy Great Martyr James the Persian and the Holy Reverend Paladin. This is a day of remembrance of the extraordinary courage and perseverance of faith demonstrated by James, who suffered terrible torments but did not give up Christianity.

James came from Persia and held a high position in the court of King Isdigerd. At first, lured by honors, he apostatized, but later, after being admonished by his mother and wife, he realized his sin and returned to Christianity. He publicly confessed his faith before the king, for which he was sentenced to severe torture.

The king ordered that the saint's fingers and toes be gradually cut off to force him to deny Christ. James bravely endured each of these torments, perceiving suffering as the path to eternal life. His words during the torture testified to his deep faith in God and hope for a heavenly reward.

During his execution, James prayed and praised God. He compared his suffering to the pruning of a vine that bears fruit after trials. His example convincingly demonstrated the power of faith in the face of death.

James' life was a testimony of true devotion to Christ. The Church recalls his feat as an example of self-sacrifice and loyalty that inspires believers not to be afraid of difficulties in their Christian journey.

St. Palladius the Hermit lived at the end of the fourth century. He is known for his ascetic lifestyle, deep faith, and numerous miracles attributed to him by his contemporaries. He lived in a deserted cell near Antioch, Syria, leading a life of solitude and prayer.

He had the gift of miracles. According to legend, he once found the body of a murdered merchant under his door. Robbers had killed him and threw his body under the door of the house where Paladius lived. When they began to accuse him of killing the merchant, the hermit prayed and resurrected the dead man. The revived merchant told the truth about his killers.

Holidays on November 27 in Ukraine

Today is the Day of the Foundation of the National Academy of Sciences.

The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) is the highest scientific institution in Ukraine, which brings together the country's leading scientists in various fields of knowledge. On November 27, 1991, in the midst of the state-building process in Ukraine, a decision was made to establish the NASU. This was an important step in the establishment of independent Ukrainian science.

The establishment of the NAS symbolized the liberation of Ukrainian science from the influence of the former USSR and the beginning of a new stage of its development. The Academy has become a platform for bringing together the best scientific minds in Ukraine, promoting research and innovation.

The NASU plays a key role in the development of Ukrainian science, promoting basic and applied research, training of scientific personnel and integration of Ukrainian science into the global scientific space.

International holidays November 27

Turtle Adoption Day

The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the problems faced by turtles as a result of human activity and to encourage people to protect them.

The idea to celebrate this day came about in 2011 thanks to an article by Christine Shaw published on the Found Animals website. In her article, she emphasized the deterioration of turtles' living conditions and called for their conservation. Her words resonated with many people, and since then, November 27 has been celebrated annually as Turtle Protection Day.

Pins and Needles Day (Pins and Needles Day)

The name of the holiday comes from the 1937 proletarian Broadway musical Pins and Needles, which was created by a group of playwrights and composers who had united in a labor union. This musical became a kind of expression of social problems of that time, such as inequality, unemployment and exploitation of workers. Through songs and dialogues, the authors of the musical highlighted important issues and called for social change.

DrinksGiving Day

This is an informal holiday that originated in the United States as a kind of alternative to Thanksgiving. It combines the traditions of celebrating Thanksgiving, but with a greater emphasis on enjoying a variety of drinks, from cocktails to wine and beer.

The exact date of the holiday's inception is unknown, but it is believed that it originated among students as a playful way to celebrate the end of the fall semester and the beginning of winter break. Gradually, the tradition of celebrating DrinksGiving spread beyond student groups and became popular among young people and people who just like to spend time with friends over delicious drinks.

Historical dates of November 27

• 1095: Pope Urban II proclaims the First Crusade at the Cathedral of Clermont. This event marked the beginning of long religious wars between Christians and Muslims.
• 1648: Polish King Jan II Casimir issues a universal that guaranteed Cossack privileges. This was an important event in the history of Ukraine, which testified to the recognition of the rights of the Cossacks.
• 1918: The Ukrainian Academy of Sciences was founded, which later became the basis for the modern National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
• 1937: Metropolitan Vasyl Lypkivsky, a prominent church leader and religious thinker, is shot dead.
• 1952: The first trolleybus was launched in Lviv.
• 1971: The Soviet automatic station Mars-2 reached the planet Mars.

November 27th.

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