Congratulations on Defender of the Fatherland Day!
The holiday was established on October 14, 2014 by the decree of the President of Ukraine to honor the courage and heroism of the defenders of the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, the military traditions and victories of the Ukrainian people, to further strengthen the patriotic spirit in society and to support the initiative of the public.
This holiday has deep roots. In 860, according to legend, the army of ancient Rus, led by Prince Askold, siege the center of Orthodoxy - Constantinople, trying to capture the city. Inhabitants of the capital of Byzantium in hot prayer appealed to the Theotokos with a request for salvation. And the Mother of God, according to the stories, appeared before the people and covered them with her veil (omophorion - that is, a long, wide, large veil, under which people hid).
After that, the enemies could no longer see these people. As some sources point out, the stricken Askold and his warriors took holy baptism and became Christians.
Back on October 14 you can celebrate as Fatherland Defender's Day. And here everything will be right, for the traditions of our people stretch from the depths of the centuries and lead to this glorious day - October 14, the Protection of the Blessed Virgin, which protects its children from all enemies and inspires the Ukrainian army to defend our land, our glorious Ukraine.
In the memory of today's and future descendants, the exploits of many generations of defending soldiers will forever remain, their unlimited devotion and love for their native land, courage and heroism.
Respect the defenders of the Fatherland!
Interesting information:
- Open Cossack site;
- Women's Sich: how the Ukrainian women made history.
The scientific library offers its readers:
- issue of the virtual bookshelf "Cossacks is a light page in the book";
- a thematic review "The steppe and the will - the Cossack destiny";
- virtual exhibition "The everlasting Cossacks";
- bibliographic list of literature "Ukrainian Cossacks".
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