What holiday is celebrated on September 5 in Ukraine

On September 5, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the holy prophet Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Name days are celebrated by Alexei, Opanas, Gleb, David, Elizabeth, Efim, Zakhara, Maxim, and Raisa.

The world celebrates the International Day of Charity, World Brothers and Sisters Day, Tardiness Day and the International Day of Indigenous Women. OBOZ.UA tells about the holidays and significant events of this day.

What holidays are celebrated on September 5

According to the New Julian calendar, September 3 is the day of remembrance of the holy prophet Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. According to the Gospel, Elizabeth was the sister of Anna, who gave birth to the Virgin Mary. Zacharias and Elizabeth lived in Hebron and did not have children until they were very old. One day, the angel Gabriel appeared with the news that soon the couple would have a son, who should be named John. Zacharias did not believe the angel, and the Lord took away his tongue. Only on the day his son was born did Zacharias speak again. When King Herod was killing babies, Zechariah and Elizabeth hid John in the desert. Her husband was captured and killed, and his wife died after 40 days in the desert. According to legend, John was fed by an angel. John the Baptist prophesied the coming of the Son of God and later baptized Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan. He was beheaded by King Herod Antipas at the behest of Herodias. The Prophet is one of the most revered saints in Christianity.

On September 5, the world celebrates the Day of Charity. In Ukraine, it is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of December. The date was set to draw attention to people's problems related to poverty and humanitarian crises.

It is also celebrated on September 5:

• National Cheese Pizza Day in the United States;
• Amazon Rainforest Day;
• Day of the Latecomer, a holiday for those who cannot be punctual.

Notable historical events on September 5

• 1015 - Prince Sviatopolk killed his brother Hlib in the struggle for the Kyiv throne.
• 1918 - The Council of People's Commissars of the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic issued a decree on the beginning of the Red Terror.
• 1939 - The United States declared neutrality in World War II.
• 2019 - the High Anti-Corruption Court was announced to start its work, the creation of which with a special status contradicts the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine.

Who was born on September 5

• 1870 - Volodymyr Sikevych, Ukrainian military and political figure, general of the UPR Army.
• 1882 - Mykhailo Havrylko, Ukrainian public and military figure, artist, sculptor, and chorunzhy of the UPR Army.
• 1946 - Freddie Mercury, leader of the British band Queen.
• 1976 - Tetiana Hutsu, Ukrainian gymnast, two-time Olympic champion.
• 1987 - Serhiy Babynets, Ukrainian ice hockey player, eight-time champion of Ukraine.

Died on this day:

• 1857 - Auguste Comte, French philosopher, founder of positivism.
• 1997 - Mother Teresa, Catholic nun, founder of charitable missions.

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