What do we know about the 18th of December?
On this day, December 18, in Ukraine and around the World:
Commemorative Events and Dates for Ukraine:
- Military Counterintelligence Day of the SSU: A professional holiday for the units responsible for national security within the defense sector.
- Civil Registry Office Workers Day: A traditional day to honor the employees who officially register acts of civil status.
International Observances and Commemorative Dates:
- International Migrants Day: Established by the UN to recognize the contributions of migrants to social development and to protect their fundamental rights.
- World Arabic Language Day: Observed under the auspices of UNESCO to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
Church Dates (according to the New Calendar in Ukrainian Orthodoxy):
- Saint Modestus, Archbishop of Jerusalem: Traditionally regarded as the patron of animals and a helper in household affairs.
- Holy Martyrs Sebastian and his companions: Commemoration of the early Christian warriors.
