What holiday is celebrated on September 28 in Ukraine and the world

September 28 is a day full of various holidays and important events. They have both an international and a national or religious context.

On this date, saints are honored, attention is paid to health, fitness and safety, etc. Read more about this in the OBOZ.UA article.

Feast of St. Chariton the Confessor

On September 28, according to the new style, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Chariton the Confessor, who lived in the third century and suffered for his faith during the persecution of Christians. He survived severe trials but kept his faith and became a famous ascetic and founder of monasteries.

Feast of St. Vyacheslav of Bohemia

St. Vyacheslav, also remembered on September 28, is known as the patron saint of the Czech Republic and the Czech nation. He was a prince who sought to unify his principality and introduce Christian ideals in the government of the state. He was peaceful and fought only once in his life, but his reign did not last long as he fell victim to a plot organized by his brother.

World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness of this dangerous disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. If you don't seek medical attention and treatment in time after being infected, the chances of recovery are minimal.

International Day of Universal Access to Information

Guaranteed access to information is the foundation of a democratic society, as it allows citizens to be informed about decisions made by the authorities and to influence these processes. That is why this important international holiday was created to raise awareness of citizens' rights to access information. It is celebrated under the auspices of the United Nations and emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability of governments, as well as promotes freedom of speech and the press.

Other holidays on September 28, 2024

• European Mushroom Day;
• Family Health and Fitness Day;
• Photo Preservation Day;
• Day of Stupid Questions;
• International Rabbit Day.

Significant events that took place on September 28

1651 - the Peace of Bila Tserkva is signed between Bohdan Khmelnytsky and the Poles.

1939 - the USSR and the Third Reich signed new secret protocols to the Treaty of Friendship and Boundaries, according to which the western border of the USSR was established along the Western Bug and Narew rivers and Lithuania and Bessarabia were transferred to the sphere of Soviet influence. This happened after the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

1994 - the premiere of the cult movie Leon the Killer.

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