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27 August believers honor the memory of Saint Pimen the Venerable. He was the spiritual mentor of many monks.
On this day our ancestors gathered rowan berries, believing they would protect against misfortune. About Name Days and other holidays on 27 August – the Orthodox Church calendar tells.
Commemoration day of Saint Pimen the Venerable
The future saint was born around 340 in the lands of Egypt. Together with his brothers Anouvius and Paisius he took monastic vows and devoted his days to strict asceticism. News of the righteous life of the ascetic quickly spread among the people, but the monk shunned human recognition. For that reason he preferred solitude, silence, and spiritual humility. Later Pimen became a wise teacher to many desert fathers. In conversations with his brothers he constantly reminded them of the power of sincere repentance and continual turning to the Creator. His daily life counsel boiled down to a clear spiritual foundation – to honor the Lord, pray without ceasing, and do good. The elder's earthly path lasted approximately 110 years, after which the ascetic passed into eternity.
Who celebrates a Name Day on 27 August
By the New Julian calendar, on 27 August Name Days are celebrated by people with the following names: Oleksandr, Volodymyr, Dmytro, Ivan, Mykhailo, and Stepan.
In old times it was believed that a heavenly patron protects a person from life’s troubles and guides them onto the right path. If any of your relatives or friends bear these names, don’t forget to send them sincere congratulations and wish them all the best.
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What else is observed
Every year on 27 August International Boxing Day is celebrated. The main goal of the holiday is to raise awareness of this sport and honor the work of boxers. By the way, boxing began to develop in Ukraine at the beginning of the 20th century. Among notable Ukrainian boxers: Oleksandr Tkachenko, Viktor Miroshnychenko, Volodymyr and Vitali Klitschko, Vasyl Lomachenko, Oleksandr Usyk, and many others.
Also today are celebrated International Lottery Day, World Forgiveness Day, Ukrainian Lard Day, and Banana Lovers Day.
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