Today, September 24, is World Cancer Research Day. Believers honor the memory of the holy first martyr and co-apostle Thekla. There are 98 days left until the New Year.
September 24, 2024 — Tuesday. 944th day of the war in Ukraine.
What kind of church holiday is it today?
September 24 in the church calendar – the day of commemoration of the holy first martyr and co-apostle Thekla. Saint Thecla was one of the first Christian women and a disciple of the Apostle Paul. She is known for her devotion to faith and courage in the face of persecution. Thekla was born in Iconia (modern Turkey) and, after hearing the sermons of the Apostle Paul, decided to dedicate her life to Christ. She refused the marriage, which angered her fiance and family. Thecla was persecuted, but she miraculously avoided death, which strengthened her faith even more. Her life became an example for many Christians, and her devotion and steadfastness made her one of the most revered saints in the Christian tradition. She is considered the patroness of women who seek a spiritual life and those who are persecuted for their faith.
What not to do on September 24
- Do not think badly of friends and relatives.
- Do not abuse alcohol.
- It is forbidden to refuse help to those in need.
Folk signs and traditions for September 24
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- looked at what day it is today: there are many acorns under the oak – to a mild winter;
- the sun is shining brightly – wait for a sudden change in the weather;
- birds fly low – to early and cold winter;
- to hear thunder – it will be a warm winter;
- the squirrel began to molt from head to tail – before the long winter.
On September 24, a squirrel began molting from head to tail – before a long winter / Photo: Unsplash
Among our ancestors, there was an opinion that the holy Thekla is a harbinger of long and dark nights. The days were getting shorter and colder. Traditionally, people went outside at night and looked at the stars to predict the future.
Name day: how to name a child born on September 24
What are today’s birthdays: Andriy, Anton, Vasyl, Vitaly, Vladyslav, David, Pavlo, Serhiy, Stepan.
The talisman of a person born on September 24 is malachite. The stone has long been considered a talisman for travelers. And malachite helps bring balance to relationships.
Born on this day:
- 1972 – Ukrainian biathlete, Olympic silver medalist Olena Petrova;
- 1975 — Ukrainian slammer poet, singer and showman Artem Polezhaka;
- 1984 — Ukrainian track and field athlete Lyudmila Yosypenko.
Commemorative dates of September 24
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for September 24:
- 1852 – the first flight of an airship with a steam engine by the Frenchman Henri Giffard takes place;
- 1869 – there is a panic in the American market due to the massive purchase of gold bars by two businessmen (the so-called “Black Friday”);
- 1960 – the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “Enterprise” is launched in the USA;
- 1989 – Pope John Paul II publicly apologized to Galileo and restored to him “the right to be a legitimate son of the Church”;
- 1993 — the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine registers the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN), its leader is the last President of Ukraine in exile, M. Plavyuk;
- 1995 — Ukraine rejects the proposal of the President of Belarus, Oleksandr Lukashenka, to create a customs union with Belarus and Russia;
- 1998 — in Lyon (France), the first human hand transplant operation was performed;
- 2004 – during the presidential election campaign in Ukraine, an “egg attack” on Viktor Yanukovych was carried out in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Weather for September 24
Today, September 24, it is clear in Kyiv, without precipitation. It is cloudy with clearing in Lviv, no precipitation is expected. It is cloudy in Kharkiv, without precipitation. The weather is clear in Odesa, no precipitation is expected.
The air temperature in Kyiv is +26 during the day and +15 at night. In Lviv — +25 during the day and +12 at night. In Kharkiv – +24 during the day and +12 at night. In Odessa – +24 during the day and +18 at night.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
September 24 is World Retina Week / Photo: Unsplash
September 24 is celebrated in Ukraine and the world International Caravan Day. This professional holiday is dedicated to caravan leaders and all participants of transport convoys and ship caravans. The holiday was established in 1995 by the International Freight Coordination Association (ICHCA) to honor the important role these professionals play in ensuring the safety and efficiency of freight transportation. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the birthday of William Adams, a famous British sailor and navigator, who is considered the first European to reach the shores of Japan. According to another version, the holiday is timed to the end of the Hijra – the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Muslims from Mecca to Medina.
Also on September 24 World Cancer Research Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of research in the fight against cancer and supporting scientific efforts aimed at finding new methods of treatment and prevention of this disease. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of cancer research, support scientific research and innovation in the field of oncology, attract funding for research projects and inform the public about the latest advances in cancer treatment and prevention.
And September 24 World Retina Week. This week is dedicated to raising awareness of retinal diseases and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment. The event has been held since 2010 and aims to inform society about the most common degenerative diseases of the retina, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and others. The retina is the inner lining of the eye, which consists of a large number of cells sensitive to light rays. It is on the retina that the image is projected, which is then transformed into nerve impulses and transmitted to the brain, where it is identified as a visual image.
September 24 World Day Against Software Patents. This day was founded in 2008 on the initiative of the Global Coalition of Software Development Companies, various associations and independent developers. The main goal of this day is to raise awareness of software patenting issues. Software patents can limit innovation and create barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in software development.
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