On August 22, the world observes the International Day for the Remembrance and Abolition of the Slave Trade, as well as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. On this day, believers commemorate the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs, UNN writes.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
A commemorative date proclaimed by UNESCO to honor the memory of all victims of the transatlantic slave trade and reflect on the historical lessons of this tragedy in order to combat modern forms of forced labor.
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
An official United Nations observance aimed at protecting freedom of religion and supporting people who face persecution or violence because of their religious beliefs.
Tooth Fairy Day
A popular unofficial holiday dedicated to the fairy-tale character who supposedly leaves coins or gifts for children under their pillows in exchange for their fallen baby teeth.
World Plant Milk Day
An environmental and gastronomic holiday dedicated to promoting alternative types of milk—soy, almond, oat, and coconut—as environmentally friendly and beneficial products.
Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Agathonicus, Hector, Alexander and others
On August 22, Orthodox believers honor the memory of the Holy Martyrs Agathonicus, Hector, Alexander and others, who suffered for the Christian faith during persecutions under the rule of Emperor Diocletian. On this day, the Church recalls their spiritual steadfastness and devotion to the teachings of Christ in the face of brutal torture.
For those who follow the old calendar: on August 22, the memory of the Holy Apostle Matthias is commemorated; he was chosen to join the circle of the twelve apostles in place of Judas Iscariot. In the folk calendar according to the old style, this day was also called "Agathon the Barn Keeper," and people believed that at night the forest spirit came out of the forest to inspect the farmstead, so peasants protected their threshing floors from evil forces.