What holiday is celebrated on October 29 in Ukraine

On October 29 , Orthodox believers honor the memory of Anastasia of Rome. Martin, Yevhen, Viktor, Ivan, Anastasia, Maria, and Anna celebrate their name days.

The world celebrates World Stroke Day and International Psoriasis Day, and Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Non-Departmental Security Service. OBOZ.UA tells about the holidays and significant events of this day.

What holidays are celebrated on October 29

October 29, according to the New Julian calendar, is the day of remembrance of Anastasia of Rome. Anastasia was born in the third century into a wealthy family, but she became an orphan as a child. The girl was taken care of by a women's community under the guidance of St. Sophia. These were cruel times of persecution and persecution of Christians, but Anastasia was brought up in faith in Jesus Christ from an early age. When she was 20 years old, she was brought to a government official who forced her to worship idols. Anastasia became a martyr because she did not renounce her faith. She was first tortured and then burned in a fire.

In Ukraine, October 29 is the Day of the Non-Departmental Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The history of non-departmental security dates back to October 29, 1952, when the Council of Ministers of the USSR adopted a resolution. Non-departmental external security guards were created under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, whose duties include the protection of economic facilities, regardless of their departmental affiliation.

World Stroke Day was established in 2006 under the auspices of the World Stroke Organization. The day's events are dedicated to raising awareness about stroke prevention and treatment, as well as supporting stroke survivors.

On October 29, countries around the world also celebrate:

• The Day of Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey;
• World Ultrasound Day;
• International Anti-Money Laundering Day;
• International Day of Care and Support;
• National Oatmeal Day in the United States;
• National Cat Day in the United States.

Notable historical events on October 29

• 1390 - the first documented witchcraft trial in Paris resulted in the conviction and execution of three defendants.
• 1787 - the first performance of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni took place in Prague.
• 1863 - the International Red Cross was established in Geneva.
• 1888 - The Convention of Constantinople was signed, guaranteeing free sea passage through the Suez Canal in time of war and peace.
• 1914 - the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen win the battle on Mount Klyuch near Skole.
• 1914 - The Ottoman Empire entered World War I.
• 1923 - Turkey became a republic after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
• 1929 - The New York Stock Exchange crashed, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.
• 1956 - The Suez Crisis begins: Israeli troops invade the Sinai Peninsula and push Egyptian forces back into the Suez Canal.
• 1969 - the first data transfer between two computers on a network as part of the ARPANET project.
• 1971 - physicians use physiotherapy.
• 1998 - John Glenn, the oldest astronaut on the planet, flew into space in the United States (he was 77 years and 103 days old).

Who was born on October 29.

• 1451 (another version - 1446) - Christopher Columbus, Spanish navigator, discoverer of America.
• 1882 - Jean Girodoux, French novelist, essayist, playwright and diplomat.
• 1910 - Alfred Jules Ayer, British philosopher.
• 1947 - Mykhailo Brozynsky, Ukrainian journalist and writer.
• 1961 - Oleksiy Horbunov, Ukrainian actor.
• 1971 - Winona Ryder, American actress.
• 1972 - Rodion Luka, Ukrainian yachtsman, silver medalist of the Olympic Games.
• 1981 - Ruslan Rotan, Ukrainian football player and coach.

Died on this day:

• 1783 - Jean Leron d'Alembert, French encyclopedic philosopher, physicist, mathematician and mechanic.
• 1911 - Joseph Pulitzer, American journalist, after whom the most famous award for journalists in the West was named.
• 1924 - Frances Hodgson Burnett, American writer. A classic of English children's literature.
• 2001 - Hryhoriy Chukhray, Ukrainian film director.

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