December 12: Day of the Ground Forces, the feast of Spyridon, and historical events of the day

According to glavcom.ua: Today, December 12, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as the International Day of Universal Health Coverage. In the church calendar, believers honor the memory of Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous.

The High Command of the Armed Forces shares interesting facts about the holidays, their history, traditions, and signs that are relevant in 2025.

Contents

• Holidays in Ukraine
• International and national holidays
• Religious holidays and their history
• Folk beliefs and signs
• Historical events
• Name days

Holidays in Ukraine

Day of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

This professional holiday honors the contribution of the Ground Forces' warriors to ensuring the country's defense capability. They play an important role in repelling aggression and protecting territorial integrity.

International and national holidays

International Day of Universal Health Coverage

This day emphasizes the importance of access to quality medical care for all without financial barriers. It contributes to building just societies.

International Neutrality Day

This holiday promotes peace and the refusal to participate in military actions.

Religious holidays and their history

Feast of the Memory of Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of this saint through his miracles and charity.

Folk beliefs and signs

According to folk beliefs, on this day it is worth paying attention to the signs of nature.

Historical events

• 1635 - Ivan Sulima was executed in Warsaw;
• 1674 - the first brief outline of the history of Ukraine was published in the Kyiv-Pechersk printing house;
• 1764 - Russian Empress Catherine II abolished the Hetmanate in Ukraine;
• 1799 - in France, Napoleon Bonaparte led the country as the First Consul;
• and others.

Name days

Today they celebrate: Daniel, Ivan, Nikolai, Paiman, Sergey, Spyridon, Yuri.

December 12 is a day of honoring military personnel, medics, and saints. On this day we remember the heroes, care for our health, and honor our spiritual heritage.