Today, March 9, Ukraine celebrates Taras Shevchenko's birthday. Believers honor the memory of the 40 holy martyrs of Sebaste. There are 297 days left until the New Year. IZ writes about this with reference to the material of TSN.
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- Church holiday March 9
- What not to do on March 9
- Folk signs and traditions on March 9
- Name days on March 9
- Historical events of March 9
- What holidays are celebrated on March 9?
Church holiday March 9
According to the church calendar, today is dedicated to the memory of the 40 martyrs of Sebaste. These were Christian warriors who lived in the 4th century and refused to renounce their faith. According to legend, they were part of the Roman legion in Sebaste (modern Sivas, Turkey). For refusing to renounce Christianity, they were sentenced to freezing on the ice. One of the warriors could not stand the torture and left his comrades, but his place was taken by another, inspired by their devotion. So their number remained unchanged – 40 martyrs.
What not to do on March 9
- Avoid envy, quarrels and backbiting.
- Do not borrow or lend money, especially large amounts.
- It is forbidden to perform housework and physical work.
Folk signs and traditions on March 9
Among Ukrainians, there were such signs for this day:
- If there are a lot of jackdaws and crows today, it means warming.
- The weather today indicates what it will be like over the next 40 days.
- If thunder rumbles, the year will be difficult and poor.
- If frosts persist for another 40 days after March 9, the summer will be hot.
The people also called this day “magpies”, because it is from this time that migratory birds begin to return.
Name day on March 9
Today's name days are celebrated by: Athanasius, Valery, Dmitry, Ivan, Cyril, Leonty, Mikhail, Nikolai, Alexander, Alexei, Peter, Sergey, Taras, Natalia, Alexandra.
The talisman of this day is jade, a stone-amulet that is attributed with the ability to protect against misfortune and bring good luck.
Historical events of March 9
- 1009: First mention of Lithuania in the Quedlinburg Annals.
- 1309: Pope Clement V moves to Avignon.
- 1497: Nicolaus Copernicus makes the first astronomical observations.
- 1500: A Portuguese expedition led by Pedro Cabral sets sail for the shores of modern-day Brazil.
- 1796: Napoleon Bonaparte marries Josephine.
- 1930: The trial of the Union for the Liberation of Ukraine begins in Kharkiv.
- 1959: The Barbie doll was first introduced at the New York World's Fair.
- 2001: Clashes occur in Kyiv during the “Ukraine without Kuchma” campaign.
What holidays are celebrated on March 9?
March 9 is Taras Shevchenko's birthday in Ukraine. The great Kobzar was born in 1814 in the village of Moryntsi, now Cherkasy Oblast. Shevchenko is one of the most prominent Ukrainian poets, a thinker, and a symbol of the struggle for Ukraine's independence. His work, in particular the collection “Kobzar,” is the spiritual foundation of the Ukrainian nation.
March 9 is also International DJ Day. This holiday was launched in 2002 on the initiative of the World DJ Fund and the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy organization. The purpose of the holiday is not only to honor the work of DJs, but also to be charitable: the proceeds go to support orphans and people with disabilities. This day symbolizes the power of music and creativity.
We remind you that we previously wrote about what is celebrated on March 8 and what prohibitions exist on this day.