Today is International Family Day and International Climate Protection Day. Ukraine celebrates Europe Day.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – May 15, 2021 – Ukraine Society and Culture
Holy
International Family Day is an international day celebrated in the United Nations system. This day is celebrated annually on May 15. The family as a basic element of society has been and remains the guardian of human values, culture, and historical heritage of generations, a factor of stability and development. Thanks to the family, the state strengthens and develops, the welfare of the people grows.
World Climate Day is celebrated annually around the world on May 15. The purpose of the holiday is to draw the attention of the international community to the problem of climate change. The establishment of this holiday was a response to the call of meteorologists to protect the climate as an important resource that affects the well-being of present and future generations. The organizers of numerous actions in many countries seek not only to inform the public about the existence of such a danger but also to show ways to solve the problem through the personal actions of each individual citizen.
Climate protection is one of the global challenges facing humanity today. Among the main problems leading to irreversible climate change on the planet are increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Global warming, increased ozone in the atmosphere, natural disasters, changing weather conditions on the planet – all this leads to a deterioration of the Earth’s climate and, consequently, has a negative impact on food, life, and property security has a deplorable effect on natural resources and balanced development of states.
Every year on the third Saturday in May, Ukraine celebrates Europe Day. This is a special day for Ukrainians because our country and the EU are united by common values, history, and culture. Europe Day is a symbol of launching a new successful model of peaceful cooperation between states based on common values and interests.
Religious holidays
Believers honor the memory of St. Athanasius. Numerous works of St. Athanasius have been preserved: four “Words” directed against the heresy of the Arians, as well as a letter to Epictetus, about the Divine and human nature in Jesus Christ, 4 letters to Bishop Serapion of Tmuit about the divinity of the Holy Spirit and his equality with the Father and Son. Macedonia.
May 15 – transfer of the relics of the pious princes Boris and Gleb. The relics of the holy passionate princes Boris and Gleb were carried twice. May 15, 1072 – in a new stone temple built by Prince Izyaslav Yaroslavych.
The relics were transferred for the second time in 1115, also on May 15, to a new church built by Prince Oleg Svyatoslavovich.
Name day
Today, birthdays are celebrated by the owners of the following names: Boris, Gleb, David, Esper, Zoya, Kiriakou, Opanas, Roman, Feodal.
Signs
Hear the nightingale singing – before the bread harvest.
The nightingale sang and the bird cherry blossomed – a two-week cold snap is approaching.
Nightingale in good weather can sing all night, but before the storm and rain, he is always silent.
It is believed that this day is favorable for a sincere conversation with a person with whom you have not found a common language for a long time.
The dream will come true from May 14 to 15, but not completely.
Read Also: World Windmill and Farmer’s Day Is Celebrated Today
Source: Ukrgate