Today unites majestic holidays – the Feast of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, the Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks and the Day of Defender of Ukraine! Congratulations!

У переддень Покрови Пресвятої Богородиці вітаємо зі святом захисника України та Днем козацтва » Роменська міська рада

Dear colleagues!

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to heroes!

 

Today unites majestic holidays – the Feast of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, the Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks and the Day of Defender of Ukraine.

Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a large Christian holiday, which was established in Russia at the end of the X – beginning of the XI century. According to legend, it was preceded by an event that took place in the city of Constantinople in the Blachernae church on October 14 (1 st. Art.) Of the year 910, where a large Christian relic, the Robe of the Virgin, was kept. There was a war, the city was surrounded by Saracens and almost could not defend itself. During the all-night service that went to the church, the holy fool Andrei, who was known as a very pious man, saw a vision. Over the worshipers, the Virgin appeared with the angels and saints. She covered the people with her omophorion and prayed with them. The holy fool said that he saw the Mother of God, who was crying over people and praying for peace. Believers believed that the Virgin takes care of the world, warns him to live in peace and quiet. The Byzantines managed to lift the siege and defeat the Saracens. Since then, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God has been celebrated.

Defender’s Day of Ukraine is a symbol of fidelity to military duty and the stability of the Ukrainian people in the struggle for freedom and independence of our country.

We adore the feat of fellow countrymen who selflessly defended their land from invaders in wartime and guaranteed reliable security of the motherland in peace years, we are proud of the courage of our warriors, who adequately resisted international terrorism.

In the current situation, Ukraine provides an example of a consistent peace-loving policy with a steady determination to uphold its national interests. The guarantor of the country’s defense against a potential aggressor is the modern Armed Forces, as well as other military units.

I wish you all good health, peace, goodness and new achievements for the benefit of our Motherland.

 

 

Sincerely,

President of NGO “VADND”                                 Ye.O. Romanenko