Today, February 15, 2026, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Saint Apostle Onesimus, as well as a number of other important events and holidays around the world.

Religious Vigil

Among the main holidays today is the Resurrection at the Last Judgment, or Meat-Fare Resurrection. In Orthodoxy, this day commemorates the memory of Saint Apostle Onesimus. Onesimus was essentially a slave whom the Apostle Paul converted to Christianity. He became a bishop and suffered a martyr's death for his faith.

National and International Holidays

In addition to the religious holiday, February 15 in Ukraine is also celebrated as:

  • Day of Honor for Participants of Combat Actions in Other Countries;
  • Cyber Sports Day;
  • World Childhood Cancer Day;
  • International Day of Operating Nurses;
  • Computer Day.

Historical Events

This day, February 15, also recalls significant historical events:

  • In 1989, the final stage of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan took place.
  • In 2003, mass protests against the war in Iraq occurred in over 600 cities worldwide, becoming the largest in planet's history.
  • Also, in 1946, IBM introduced ENIAC — the first programmable computer.

Among the folk traditions of this day is baking pies in the shape of larks. It is believed that many stars in the sky promise a late spring, while a thaw indicates an early and warm spring.

What Not to Do on February 15?

Today, it is not advisable to count small change, consume fish and seafood, walk in nature, or use profanity.

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