On July 23, the world community draws attention to the protection of marine mammals as part of World Whale and Dolphin Day. In Ukraine, according to the new church calendar, believers honor the Pochayiv Icon of the Mother of God and the martyrs Trofim and Theophilus, reports UNN.
World Whale and Dolphin Day
An important ecological holiday established by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 1986. Its main goal is to draw public attention to the need to protect these unique intelligent mammals, as well as to remind of the global ban on commercial whaling.
World Sjogren's Day
A medical awareness day about one of the most common autoimmune diseases. It is celebrated on the birthday of Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren, who first studied and described this syndrome.
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
A gastronomic holiday dedicated to the most popular and classic ice cream flavor in the world. A perfect excuse to enjoy a cool dessert on a hot summer day.
Gorgeous Grandma Day
A warm unofficial holiday, established in the USA in 1984. Its goal is to break stereotypes about old age, remind older women that they can be active, modern, and charming, and give grandchildren an extra reason to call their grandmothers.
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Feast of the Pochayiv Icon of the Mother of God and the day of remembrance of the martyrs Trofim and Theophilus
According to the new (New Julian) calendar, on July 23, one of the most famous Ukrainian shrines is honored - the miraculous Pochayiv Icon, as well as the early Christian martyrs Trofim and Theophilus are remembered.
Among the people, this holiday was often called "Trofim the Sleepless." The name is associated with the height of the harvest, when peasants worked in the fields from dawn until late at night, having practically no time for rest.
For those who adhere to the old (Julian) calendar: on July 23, the memory of St. Anthony of the Caves, founder of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and father of domestic monasticism, is honored.
In folk tradition, the day was called "Anthony the Thunderbearer." People listened carefully to the thunder: if it was muffled, they expected quiet rain, and if it was loud and sharp, they prepared for a heavy downpour.