What holiday is celebrated on September 26

September 26 is an important date not only for Ukraine but for the whole world. This day is full of both religious and secular holidays that reflect various aspects of our lives.

September 26 is also a memorable date in world history due to the important events that took place on this day. OBOZ.UA tells about it in more detail.

Day of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian

On September 26, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, the youngest and one of the closest disciples of Jesus Christ. He is known as the author of one of the four Gospels and several epistles that are an integral part of the New Testament.

Before his death, the Lord entrusted John to take care of the Mother of God, whom the apostle served until the Assumption. After that, the saint went to preach.

John the Theologian died at the age of over 100. Thus, he became one of the few apostles who died of natural causes in old age, living to a ripe old age.

World Maritime Day

World Maritime Day is an international holiday celebrated under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization. This day is dedicated to drawing attention to the importance of protecting the world's oceans and their resources, as well as to maritime safety and environmental responsibility.

European Day of Languages

The European Day of Languages is celebrated to support the cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe. This holiday reminds us of the importance of learning languages and supporting the multicultural identity of European countries. On this day, educational activities are held to help understand how languages contribute to the development of national cultures and mutual respect between peoples.

Stanislav Petrov Day

September 26 also marks the Day of Stanislav Petrov, a Soviet officer who averted nuclear war during the Cold War in 1983. He was in charge of the Soviet nuclear early warning system and decided not to inform his command of a false alarm that could have led to catastrophic consequences.

Significant events on September 26

• 2021 - Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeats Anthony Joshua.
• 2012 - murder at the Karavan shopping center in Kyiv: a man killed four security guards over a stolen flash drive.
• 1995 - Ukraine is admitted to the Council of Europe.
• 1977 - the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant starts operating.
• 1969 - The Beatles' last studio album Abbey Road is released.
• 1960 - Kennedy and Nixon held the first televised debate during the US presidential election.
• 1951 - The German Bundestag voted to pay postwar reparations to Jews.

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