What holiday is celebrated on September 22 in Ukraine

September 22 is a date that combines a number of significant events and important holidays. This day is full of history, culture and traditions that make it special and important.

The main events celebrated on the 22nd include both religious and secular holidays. OBOZ.UA tells about them in more detail.

The feast of the holy martyr Foka

On September 22, Orthodox Christians honor the holy martyr Foka. He was a bishop in the city of Sinop on the northern coast of the Black Sea and is known for his Christian life and sacrifice. St. Phocas was tortured and executed for his faith in Christ during the time of persecution, but his devotion to God left a deep mark on the hearts of believers.

Feast of the Holy Prophet Jonah

On the same day, the memory of the holy prophet Jonah is celebrated. He once refused to fulfill Christ's request, so he was trapped in the belly of a whale. However, sincere prayers and repentance saved the saint and set him on the right path.

The autumnal equinox

The autumnal equinox is a natural phenomenon that occurs on September 22 or 23 and marks the moment when day and night last the same amount of time. From that day on, daylight hours become shorter and nights longer, symbolizing the beginning of the fall season.

In 2024, the equinox fell on the 22nd. It will peak at 13:44 Kyiv time.

Ukrainian Machine Builder's Day

Every year on September 22, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Machine Builder. This is a professional holiday for all workers in the machine-building industry.

Other holidays on September 22, 2024

• Hobbit Day;
• Business Women's Day;
• Car Free Day.

Significant events on September 22

1862 - U.S. President Abraham Lincoln announced the emancipation of African-American slaves.

1917 - Simon Petliura presented a draft law on the Free Cossacks at a meeting of the UPR General Secretariat.

1939 - Soviet troops captured Lviv and Stryi; the USSR and the Third Reich established a demarcation line in Poland; a joint parade of Soviet and Nazi troops took place in Brest.

1955 - The largest astrophysical observatory in the USSR was opened near Bakhchisarai.

1968 - Sofia Rotaru married her accompanist Anatoliy Yevdokymenko.

1994 - Premiere of the first episode of the TV series "Friends".

Subscribe to OBOZ.UA channels on Telegram and Viber to keep up with the latest events.