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17 September is observed worldwide as World Patient Safety Day and International Father’s Day. In Ukraine today is Adoption Day, Rescuer’s Day, and Forest Workers’ Day. Believers honor the memory of the holy martyr Sophia and her daughters: Vira (Faith), Nadiya (Hope), and Lyubov (Love).
What church feast is today
17 September in the church calendar is the day of remembrance for the holy martyr Sophia and her daughters: Vira (Faith), Nadiya (Hope), and Lyubov (Love). They lived in the 2nd century in Rome during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117–138 years). Sophia was a pious widow who raised her daughters in love of God. Her daughters bore the names of the chief Christian virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love. They openly confessed their faith in Christ, which drew the emperor’s attention.
Emperor Hadrian ordered them brought before him and tried to persuade them to renounce Christianity, but they remained steadfast. For this they were subjected to cruel tortures: burned on an iron grate, thrown into a blazing furnace, and cast into a cauldron of boiling resin. However, by God’s power, they remained unharmed. Sophia was forced to watch her daughters’ suffering, but she showed extraordinary courage and sustained them in their faith. After her daughters’ deaths, Sophia buried them and three days later died by their grave.
What not to do on 17 September
It is forbidden to walk barefoot on the dew.
Do not think negative thoughts.
Women should not do household chores.
Folk omens and traditions for 17 September
Leaves have begun to fall heavily — start preparing for the cold;
cranes flying south — expect frost by the Protection of the Theotokos (Pokrova);
cold and rainy weather — an early spring is coming;
sunny and warm weather — the winter will be cold.
Our ancestors had an interesting tradition — you had to cry in the morning. It was believed that if you cried a good cry, all troubles would pass you by.
Who celebrates name day on 17 September
Today name days are celebrated by Ivan, Illia, Pavlo, Sofia, Vira (Faith), Iryna, Lyubov (Love), Nadiya (Hope), and Oleksandra. People born on 17 September are distinguished by bright intelligence, strong will, a drive for order, and honesty in communication. They are persistent and independent individuals who are used to relying on their own strength.
Historical events on 17 September
1598 — Dutch sailors discovered Mauritius.
1631 — the forces of the Catholic League defeated the Protestants near Leipzig.
1678 — under the Treaty of Nijmegen France and Spain returned previously conquered territories to each other.
1787 — the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia adopted the new Constitution of the United States. The union of separate independent states transformed into a federal state. The head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces became the president, whose term of office was four years. Legislative power belonged to Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Judicial power was vested in the Supreme Court.
1809 — the Treaty of Fredrikshamn was concluded between Russia and Sweden, under the terms of which Finland became part of Russia with autonomous status.
1834 — Professor Mykhailo Maksymovych was confirmed as rector of Kyiv St. Vladimir University.
1919 — the proclamation of the Chief Otaman of the Ukrainian People’s Republic (UPR) forces, Symon Petliura, to the population of united Ukraine was published, outlining the main provisions of the UPR government’s program.
1920 — the Active Army of the UPR liberated Borshchiv, Husiatyn, Terebovlia, and Chortkiv.
1924 — in Geneva the world’s first private international school was opened, at that time attended by 8 pupils.
1939 — the USSR entered World War II on the side of Germany; the Soviet Red Army invaded the territory of Poland, annexing Eastern Galicia, Volhynia, Western Podillia, and Western Belarus.
1944 — the Allies began the Dutch airborne operation, the largest airborne operation in world history.
1989 — the First Republican Festival of Ukrainian Song “Chervona Ruta” began in Chernivtsi.
1991 — the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine was created. Until 23 October the position was held by Vitaliy Masol as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR. The first Prime Minister of Ukraine became Vitold Fokin (from 23 October).
1993 — the last units of Russian (formerly Soviet) troops left the territory of the Republic of Poland.
2003 — on Biryuchyi Island a meeting took place between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia, Leonid Kuchma and Vladimir Putin, at which they, among other things, discussed the issue of the maritime border in the Azov Sea waters and the Kerch Strait.
2024 — mass explosions of Hezbollah communication devices in Syria and Lebanon.
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