On February 26, the Orthodox calendar is mentioned by St. Porphyry, Bishop of Gazi, writes IZ. He was born in the IV century in Macedonia and grew up in a wealthy family. From a young age he chose the path of service to God and settled in a monastery in Egypt, and later went to Jerusalem, where he lived in a cave near the Jordan River. At the age of 40, he received a priest's dignity and became a guardian of part of the Life-giving Cross. When Bishop Gaza died in 396, Porphyry was elected his successor. He actively contributed to the spread of Christianity, built temples and fought paganism. He died in 420, leaving behind a significant spiritual inheritance. On this day, believers pray to the saint, asking for protection and wisdom in difficult life situations.
Today, the Crimean Occupation Resistance Day is also honored. It was on February 26, 2014 that a large -scale rally took place in Simferopol in support of Ukraine's territorial integrity. Thousands of Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians and other inhabitants of the Peninsula, who opposed the pro -Russian forces, gathered in the central square. The confrontation ended with a force overclocking, and the next day the Russian military without distinctive signs seized the key objects of Crimea, which became the beginning of the occupation. Ukraine mentions this day as a symbol of indomitability and struggle for the return of Crimea. It was believed that the clear sky this night was heralded by hot and thunderstorm summer, and if the migratory birds return, generous yields should be expected. Rainy weather promised a warm spring, and the knock of a woodpecker in the forest pointed to early warming. People were also considered favorable for fishing and predicting weather in the coming weeks. This popular nut has a long history and is considered a symbol of well -being in some cultures. The pistachios were cultivated 9,000 years ago in Iran and Central Asia, and in the Roman Empire they were considered a delicacy. In addition, today they celebrate the Carnival Day – a bright holiday accompanied by costume parades and entertainment in many countries of the world.
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