What holiday is celebrated on September 20 in Ukraine: everything about this day

Every day, Ukraine and the world celebrate holidays related to religious traditions, modern challenges, and historical facts. September 20, 2024 is no exception.

On this day, crucial events of the past are remembered and events dedicated to various social and cultural aspects are organized. Read more about this in the OBOZ.UA article.

The Holy Great Martyr Eustratius and others

On September 20, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Eustratius and other martyrs who suffered with him. Eustratius lived in the time of persecution of Christians during the reign of Emperor Diocletian and Maximian. His faith, strength of spirit, and willingness to be martyred made him a symbol of the indomitable Christian spirit.

Holy Martyrs Michael and Theodore

Another religious holiday on this day is the commemoration of the martyrs Prince Michael of Kyiv and Chernihiv and his boyar Theodore. They were killed for refusing to renounce their faith under the threat of torture and death. On this day, believers remember their loyalty to Christian values and courage in the face of suffering.

World Paella Day

On September 20, the world also celebrates a culinary holiday - World Paella Day. Paella is a traditional Spanish dish originating from the Valencia region, consisting of rice, vegetables, meat or seafood, and spices such as saffron. It has become a symbol of Spanish cuisine and is popular all over the world.

End of Work at 4 p.m. Day

The "End Work at 16:00" day has a social context. In today's world, many people face an overload at work and a lack of time for leisure and family. Therefore, it was decided to launch a holiday that serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a balance between career and personal life.

Significant events on September 20

• 2003 - In a referendum in Latvia, citizens voted in favor of the country's accession to the EU.
• 1992 - the majority of French citizens voted in favor of the country's accession to the EU.
• 1991 - The Security Service of Ukraine was established.
• 1970 - Luna 16 made the first soil drilling on the Moon.
• 1959 - Lee Harvey Oswald, who would later assassinate JFK, travels to the USSR.
• 1946 - The first Cannes Film Festival opens.
• 1919 - Nestor Makhno and the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic signed an agreement on a joint struggle against Denikin.
• 1519 - The first circumnavigation of the world under the leadership of Fernand Magellan began.
• 1246 - Grand Duke of Kyiv Mikhail Vsevolodovich was killed in the Horde for refusing to worship idols.

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