Today, March 17, Ukraine celebrates Mobilization Worker's Day. This is a professional holiday for employees responsible for mobilization training, staffing troops with personnel, and logistical support for mobilization measures.
Mobilization Worker's Day
The holiday was established by order of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine back in 2000, when its date was set for September 14. However, in 2017, it was changed to March 17 in accordance with order of the Minister of Defense No. 497.
Mobilization bodies play a key role in maintaining the country's defense capability, carrying out registration of conscripts, organization of conscription and mobilization. On this day, the leadership of the state and the Armed Forces of Ukraine traditionally congratulate mobilization workers, and the most distinguished are awarded with certificates, commendations, commemorative awards, and cash prizes.
St. Patrick's Day
This is a national holiday of Ireland, dedicated to its patron saint – Saint Patrick, who, according to legend, brought Christianity to the island. Saint Patrick lived in the IV–V century and was a missionary who preached among the Irish.
It is believed that he used the three-leaf clover as a symbol of the Holy Trinity, which is why it became one of the main symbols of the holiday. On this day, parades, festivals, and folk celebrations are held in Ireland and many countries around the world.
People dress in green clothes – a color associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick. In some cities, rivers and fountains are dyed green, and in pubs and homes, Irish dishes and drinks are traditionally consumed. The traditional dish on this day is cabbage with bacon or corned beef.
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Ukrainian Central Rada created, 1917
On March 17, 1917, the Ukrainian Central Rada was created in Kyiv – a representative body of the Ukrainian national movement, which later became the governing center of the struggle for autonomy and independence of Ukraine.
The Central Rada was headed by historian and public figure Mykhailo Hrushevsky. Its members included representatives of Ukrainian political parties, public organizations, the cooperative movement, scientific and cultural societies.
Initially, the Rada advocated for the autonomy of Ukraine within the Russian Republic, but after the political situation escalated and the Bolshevik coup, it took a course towards complete independence.
During 1917–1918, the Central Rada adopted four Universals, which defined the political status of Ukraine. On January 22, 1918, the Third Universal proclaimed the Ukrainian People's Republic, and the Fourth – the full independence of the UPR.
However, due to the military pressure of the Bolsheviks and internal difficulties, the Central Rada lost its influence and was dissolved in April 1918 after Hetman Pavlo Skoropadsky came to power.
The celebration of this date reminds us of the importance of national self-determination, the struggle for sovereignty, and the need to preserve democratic principles in state-building processes. It is also an opportunity to honor the figures who stood for independent Ukraine and to remind society of historical lessons that are still relevant today.
Commemoration of the Venerable Alexius, Man of God, and Martyr Marinus
Saint Alexius, Man of God, is one of the most revered ascetics of Christianity. His life path is an example of self-denial, humility, and devotion to God. Born into a noble Roman family, he aspired to a spiritual life from a young age, but at the insistence of his parents, he married.
On his wedding day, he secretly left home and set off on a journey, renouncing wealth and worldly pleasures. For many years, Alexius lived near a church in Edessa, where his prayers were heard by God.
When he began to be revered as a righteous man, he returned to Rome and settled in his parents' house, remaining unrecognized and enduring humiliation.
Before his death, the saint left a written testimony of his life, which revealed his true identity. His body was honorably buried in the church of Saint Boniface. Saint Alexius is revered as the patron saint of modesty, spiritual asceticism, and prayer. His example inspires humility, patience, and faithfulness to God.
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Martyr Marinus was an early Christian warrior who suffered for his faith in Christ during the persecutions of Christians. He refused to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, for which he was tortured and suffered a martyr's death.
On this day, believers pray to Saint Alexius for humility and spiritual purification, and to Martyr Marinus for strengthening in faith and overcoming difficulties. According to the new church calendar, Alexius, Pavlo, Makar, Viktor, Oleksandr, and Havryil celebrate their name days on this day.
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