“Today, on August 30, 2025, celebrate the Day of Aviation of Ukraine, and the believers honor the memory of the saints Alexander, Ivan and Paul, the Patriarchs of Constantinople. Aviation Day of Ukraine was set in 1993, it is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of August. In addition, today it is noted: a trucker’s day – a professional festival of drivers and transport industry workers International whale shark day – draws attention to the protection of the largest fish”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Today, on August 30, 2025, celebrate the Day of Aviation of Ukraine, and the believers honor the memory of the saints Alexander, Ivan and Paul, the Patriarchs of Constantinople.
Aviation Day of Ukraine was set in 1993, it is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of August.
In addition, today is celebrated:
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A trucker’s day – a professional festival of drivers and transport industry workers
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International whale shark day – draws attention to the protection of the largest fish in the world.
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International Battle Night – is reminiscent of the important role of bats in nature.
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International Day for Victims of Violent Disappearance is the Day of Remembrance and Solidarity.
Orthodox Christians remember three saints this day:
St. Alexander (about 314-337), which became the first Archbishop of Constantinople and a zealous defender of Orthodoxy from Arian heresy.
St. John VIII (1111–1134) – one of the most revered patriarchs in times after the great split between East and West.
St. Paul (340–350’s), who was elected several times by Patriarch of Constantinople. He was injured through Arian persecution and died in exile in Armenia.
This folk signs are forbidden:
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Work on the field a lot – it is better to devote to prayers.
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Quarrel or swear – it is believed that it attracts disease.
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To start new things – they can be unsuccessful.
Our ancestors believed in the signs of this day:
– warm and clear day before warm autumn;
– starry night to a good harvest next year;
– thick morning fog – September will be wet and rich in mushrooms;
– strong wind to long rains;
– Swallows fly away – winter will be early.
On August 30, Alexander Sytnik was also called, in honor of St. Alexander was prepared hearty dishes – porridge, borscht, soup. It was believed that if you feed the Dozhit family, then winter would go without hunger.
Birthdays are celebrated by Arseniy, Opanas, Gavrilo, Gregory, Danilo, Ivan, Ignatius, Leonid, Makar, Alexander, Paul, Petro, Fedor, Jacob, Elizabeth. The mascot of the born on this day – carneol, stone inspiration, courage and new achievements.
Recall. The Orthodox recently celebrated the Prophet Samuel, one of the most famous biblical characters, who became famous for the wisdom and loyalty of God.
We will remind, Orthodox believers on August 19 in the new style honor the Holy Martyr Andrew Stratilat and 2,593 soldiers who died for Christ.
Also August 16 2025 in the world noted World Air Serpent Day, World Honey Bee Day and World Homeless Animal Day.
