After Ukraine switched to the New Julian calendar, many Ukrainians are concerned about the question, what holiday is today according to the new church calendar? After all, many religious holidays have shifted and are now celebrated several weeks earlier. It will also be interesting to find out who has Angel Day today, December 8th, and under what zodiac sign people are born on this day.
What holiday is December 8 according to the new church calendar?
The day of St. Patapius and St. Cyril of Chelmogorsk is probably celebrated in Orthodox Christian churches, but the specific dates may vary in different Orthodox calendars. In Ukraine this holiday is December 8th.
The Monk Patapius and the Monk Kirill of Chelmogorsk were Orthodox saints who lived in the Middle Ages. They dedicated their lives to monasticism and spiritual practice.
The Monk Patapius was a bishop and lived in the 14th century. His life describes his desire for a pious life and repentance. He is also considered the patron saint of Pskov.
St. Kirill of Chelmogorsk, or Kirill of Belozersky, also lived in the 14th century and was one of the founders of the Belozersky monastery. He is known for his ascetic life and spiritual wisdom.
Holidays December 8: what other events are celebrated on this day?
On December 8, the world celebrates International Artist Day. This is a holiday dedicated to the creativity and contribution of artists to world culture. The holiday is aimed at recognizing and supporting the creative work of artists, regardless of their style, direction and genre.
The main purpose of International Artists’ Day is to highlight the importance of art in society, its influence on our perception of the world, and to express appreciation and respect for artists for their creative contributions. Various events are held on this day, including exhibitions, concerts, art workshops and other cultural events.
In Ukraine, this day is also celebrated as Charity Day. And in the USA today is a particularly delicious holiday – Brownie Day and National Confectionery Day.
This day went down in history thanks to the following notable events:
- In 1980, in New York, 25-year-old Mark David Chapman shot legendary musician John Lennon several times in the back as he was returning home with his wife Yoko Ono. Lennon was taken to the hospital, but due to significant blood loss, the musician died. The killer did not even try to escape from the crime scene.
- In 1991, in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk, Russian President Boris Yeltsin and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Belarus Stanislav Shushkevich signed an agreement on the termination of the USSR.
- In 2013, participants in the Revolution of Dignity toppled a monument to Lenin on Bessarabska Square in Kyiv.
December 8: signs
There are many signs among the people that our ancestors used to try to predict the future. Here are some of them:
- If December 8th brings warmth, expect a cold summer.
- Early rooster crowing is a harbinger of warming.
- If it snows, the summer is likely to be rainy.
- Open water on a frozen body of water indicates impending warming.
- Hot July foreshadows frosty December.
December 8: what zodiac sign
The zodiac sign corresponding to December 8 is Sagittarius. In the zodiac calendar, Sagittarius covers the period from November 23 to December 21.
Sagittarians born in the second decade of this sign (between December 3 and 12) have a number of characteristics that make their mark on their personality:
- Optimism and enthusiasm: Sagittarians of the 2nd decade are usually distinguished by lively optimism and a positive attitude towards life. They often inspire others with their carefree outlook on the world.
- Adventure and the desire for freedom: Sagittarians are freedom-loving people, and those born in the second decade may be especially prone to adventure and striving for new horizons.
- Intelligence and curiosity: They often have good intelligence and a desire for self-development. Curiosity and the desire to learn new things can be their characteristic feature.
- Sociability: Sagittarians of the 2nd decade are usually sociable and open in communication. They have a social nature and can successfully connect with different people.
- Independence: Independence and the desire for self-expression can also be important character traits for Sagittarius born during this period.
These characteristics are general traits and, of course, individual characteristics may vary from person to person depending on other astrological aspects and factors in their natal chart.
December 8: who has Angel Day according to the new calendar?
Angel’s Day is a special holiday dedicated to the patron saint whose name falls on the date of celebration. This day is also known as name day.
On December 8, Anfisa, Victoria, Kirill and Sergey celebrate their angel day (name day).
Brief description of names:
- Anfisa: The name comes from the Greek “Anphisē”, which can be translated as “blooming” or “beautiful”. Anfises are usually associated with tenderness, femininity and refined taste.
- Victoria: The name has Latin roots and means “victor.” People named Victoria are often associated with willpower, determination and successful achievements.
- Kirill: This name is of Greek origin and means “dominant.” People named Kirill are generally considered to be intelligent, creative, and often have charisma.
- Sergei: The name Sergei has Latin roots and is associated with “servant” or “guardian”. Sergei is often characterized by reliability, responsibility and fortitude.