On February 18, the Russian Federation celebrates the holiday of the Transport Police of the Russian Federation. The roots of the holiday go back to 1919 - when the All-Russian Interdepartmental Committee (VTsIK) signed the document “On the organization of an interdepartmental commission for the protection of railways.” This was the first step in the long road of formation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation; the organization is responsible for the safety of all its wards. On October 26, 1971, Minister of the Soviet Union Nikolai Shchelokov signed a decree “On approval of the structure and staff of the Moscow Police Department and the Investigation Department of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs in air transport.” These events were sparked by a horrific incident of terrorism in the air. The terrorists wanted to hijack the plane, but flight attendant Nadezhda Kurchenko, a young, fragile girl, prevented the hijacking of the Aeroflot plane at the cost of her life. The society was agitated and frightened, which forced the government to create the Ministry of Air Police. Now professionals ensured the safety of airplane passengers. After ten long years, the turn came to NCIS. On the eve of the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, there was an urgent need to ensure security on the Moscow River. As a result, the first NCIS unit was created. Transport police officers have always enjoyed honor and respect in the country. Now the protection of the entire transport infrastructure of the country is provided by highly qualified workers, ensuring security and suppressing any offenses on all air, water and land roads of our huge country. The Road Transport Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation is directly subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. February 18 is not an official holiday and is a working day, but this does not prevent employees and their colleagues from accepting congratulations from the highest officials of the state. Management organizes festive events at which employees are honored, awarding medals, certificates and cash bonuses to the best employees. The memory of those killed in service and retired employees is honored. A huge number of concerts are held throughout the country. Employees face violations every day, including fire safety, luggage transportation violations, and drug trafficking across the border. But the most dangerous thing is preventing terrorism, because it is on transport routes that terrorist attacks most often occur. Transport Police officers work very closely with other departments, which leads to a reduction in crime. Proof of this is the statistics, which show an annual decrease in violations of the law.

The need to provide armies with food has always been understood. Efforts and funds were spent on this, but only Peter I put an end to it and formed an Order, which was responsible for providing the army with food. During that historical period, the emperor laid the foundation for many branches of the military. February 18 has since been considered the date of birth of the food and clothing service of the Armed Forces. The actions of this service are not noticeable at first glance, but the mood of the soldiers and armies depends on them. The high-quality diet of our army is not as utilitarian as it seems. The calorie content of dishes is increasing, vitamin complexes are being introduced, and new forms of dry rations are being developed. Service officers are responsible for calculating caloric intake and estimating the soldiers' daily allowance. Much has changed over the past decades. Those who served in the 90s will definitely not be able to imagine how soldiers eat now. On average, the daily ration in a modern army is 4300 kcal. For comparison, in the USA - 4200, in France - 3950. The nutritional value of the diet is achieved not simply by adding foods high in carbohydrates. More and more parts and divisions offer a choice of several first and second courses. A unique version of a buffet. According to statements from the defense department, about a thousand canteens have been switched to this type of food. The creation and refurbishment of salad bars is underway. During the year, Russian army personnel eat more than 750,000 tons of various foods. To ensure uninterrupted power supply, about 45 million technical devices and household property are used. The approach to nutrition for conscript soldiers has changed dramatically. High-quality products and a balanced diet completely solve the problem of preparing soldiers for combat and training missions. A competent and responsible unit commander, in modern conditions, cannot have problems with feeding his personnel. The second most important task of the service is to provide soldiers and officers with uniforms. Gone are the attempts to dress soldiers in haute couture uniforms. Currently, military personnel of all branches of the military wear functional, high-quality uniforms that meet the assigned tasks. When developing new uniforms, the opinions of military experts are taken into account. The form is divided not only by seasons and climatic zones. Performing special tasks requires special qualities from clothing and shoes. The special forces uniform meets all the necessary parameters. Since 2016, all units have switched to all-season multifunctional field uniforms. This uniform will allow you to perform training and combat missions in any climatic conditions. The role of the Food and Supplies Service is now more important than ever. Our units carry out peacekeeping missions in different parts of the world. This requires a special approach to nutrition and form. The service uses all the latest developments in nutrition and tissue production. On this day, we congratulate all military personnel and veterans on their professional holiday. Their work is necessary for the entire army and will always be held in high esteem.

Rechargeable batteries are scientific inventions that people use every day. One of the founders of the theory of the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy is Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). The unit for measuring voltage in direct current devices is named in his honor. The scientist, who studied the works of his colleague Luigi Galvani, came up with the idea of ​​​​creating a “voltaic column” in 1880 - a device in the form of zinc and copper plates connected by wire and placed in acid. This galvanic cell is considered the prototype of the modern battery. On February 18, A. Volt's birthday, Battery Day is celebrated all over the world. Battery Day does not have an official status, but it always attracts the attention of many people. Without batteries and similar power sources, the car will not be able to start and the computer will not turn on; robotic vacuum cleaners, watches, flashlights, control panels, alarm clocks and smartphones will not work. Paying tribute to the importance of the invention and its role in the life of modern man, conferences, exhibitions and scientific lectures are held in honor of Battery Day. Event participants talk about how the first current storage devices appeared. Before the invention of the battery, cars called "self-running buggies" were started manually using a crank. The first electric starters, an invention of engineer Charles Kettering from General Motors, were installed on Cadillac cars in 1912. Today, batteries are used to start all brands of cars, boat engines, and pneumatic devices used in marine transport and aviation. The first batteries went into mass production in 1865 thanks to the Frenchman Georges Leclanche. In them, manganese-zinc batteries were placed in a salt solution; later models contained a thickened electrolyte. 20 years later, the German Karl Gassner replaced manganese with carbon. The composition of its power sources was as close as possible to modern batteries. In the 40s of the twentieth century, a miniature version of the device was released. The coin cell battery, created by Samuel Reuben, an engineer at the Duracell Corporation, was originally invented for the US Army. Later, a miniature battery with a mercury-zinc filling enclosed in a metal case entered mass production. The button battery worked smoothly and was not afraid of frost. It is still installed today in wristwatches, hearing aids, calculators, electric flashlights and camera flashes. During the celebration of Battery Day, attention is paid to both the history of the invention of the battery and its proper disposal. Battery Day addresses the issue of ecology, because... Components of batteries and similar devices, ending up in landfills, begin to decompose, contaminating the soil and water with heavy metals. Therefore, scientists are constantly working not only to increase the capacity and charging speed of batteries, but also to improve the safety of devices for the environment.

The term “telepathy” to denote the art of communication by transmitting thoughts from one person to another appeared in 1882. This parapsychological phenomenon is observed in people whose brains have the innate ability to transmit thoughts, images and feelings to other people without the use of words. Unconscious telepathy is observed in non-verbal communication between lovers, close friends, mother and child, and animal owners with pets. In honor of “feeling at a distance,” February 18 is a funny day when everything is clear without words. Conscious telepathy involves the transmission of thoughts at a distance without the use of means of communication or manipulation. This ability is observed in many people and has not been fully studied by science. It is believed that not only people, but also animals can exchange thoughts. Psychoanalyst and paranormal investigator Nando Fodor argued that “prayer can also be seen as an attempt at telepathic communication with a higher being.” This unusual holiday is dedicated to a high level of mutual understanding and a culture of mutual respect. Sometimes the connection between people becomes so strong that they do not need language to communicate. Friends and lovers easily read and decipher information from the look, behavior of the interlocutor and the emotions that are reflected on his face. Communication without words is hugs and kisses that speak of love and tenderness, silent stroking of a child on the top of the head, a gentle glance cast by an owner at his dog or cat. The song performed by Larisa Dolina in the film “Winter Evening in Gagra” is an illustration of the deep mutual understanding between a man and a woman: To express indignation, happiness, anger and other emotional states of a person, a stable expression is used: “No words!” The whole range of feelings in this case, as a rule, is reflected on the face. “Lost speechless”, “swallowed my tongue” - phraseological units that are used to describe a forced or conscious reluctance to talk. At the same time, from a person’s appearance, even without telepathy, one can guess what feelings and emotions are overwhelming him. You don't need to be a physiognomy specialist to do this. But nonverbal communication is not only facial expressions, body postures and gestures. Eyes are the mirror of the soul. It’s worth looking into them to feel what your loved one is experiencing or wants to say. Hug people dear to your heart in honor of the holiday, give them the warmth of your soul on the Day when everything is clear without words.

February 18 is Pluto Day, which became known to humanity relatively recently, but immediately attracted mass attention. It is believed that the discoverer of this amazing cosmic body was the American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. By the way, the wonderful scientist lived for 90 years and bequeathed his ashes to be scattered in space as close as possible to the celestial body he discovered. This was done. NASA's New Horizons space station is the only station sent from Earth to explore Pluto. It has been in space since 2006 and has traveled an impressive distance of 3 billion km, approaching Pluto in order to study it. On board are the ashes of the great astronomer. But to be as objective as possible, before the American astrophysicist, other scientists, using mathematical calculations, came to the conclusion that there was a celestial body located in the solar system. So, in 1905, Percival Lovell, another American astronomer, carried out mathematical calculations and declared that there was a certain “Planet X”. However, the official discovery took place on February 18, 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Pluto attracts people's attention with its mystery and impressive characteristics. Yes, it cannot be considered as a possible place for the resettlement of humanity, but it was precisely with its harsh conditions that it aroused interest. Its average temperature is -230 degrees, and a year is equal to 2248 Earth years! True, there are reserves of water on the surface, since the number of glaciers is three times greater in volume than on Earth. The object itself is very small, it is 6 times smaller than the Moon. This played a cruel joke on Pluto, which in 2006 was excluded from the list of ordinary planets. It is now believed to be only a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt. The celestial body rotates in an amazing orbit, which sometimes makes it move billions of kilometers away from the sun, and then approach the sun so close that huge glaciers on the surface begin to melt. Science fiction writers and people of art also fell in love with this amazing creation of the cosmos, which also fuels public interest. The holiday of February 18 is celebrated not only by professional astronomers, astrophysicists, mathematicians, but also by all lovers of exploring outer space. Traditionally, more programs appear in the program thread that talk about space as a whole, the solar system, and related issues related to the fact that sooner or later humanity will have to leave the Earth and look for a place to establish new colonies of settlers are also touched upon. Some people are skeptical about this idea, while others are quite serious, but one way or another the topic generates heated discussions. On this day, it is customary to remember the scientists themselves, who made a lot of effort to discover Pluto and other celestial bodies, giving humanity invaluable knowledge. The discoverer himself, Clyde Tombaugh, lived a long and happy life. He was born in 1906 and died in 1997. His achievements were recognized throughout the world. It is interesting that at the time of the discovery the scientist was 24 years old; he did not manage to graduate from university, but was actively working at the observatory. He lived his life happily with his only wife, he had two children, five grandchildren. The discoverer also managed to nurse numerous great-grandchildren.

Every year on February 18, World Dumpling Day is celebrated in the Udmurt Republic. This event has been celebrated since 2015; it is aimed primarily at developing the tourism image of the republic. There is still heated debate about the homeland of dumplings. The organizers of World Dumpling Day believe that this ancient dish came into Russian traditional cuisine around the 15th century. from the Urals, namely from Udmurtia. It was prepared on holidays from unleavened dough, stuffed with meat or fish. Sometimes cabbage or potatoes were added to the minced meat. The most exotic filling for this treat is fruit. Dishes similar to dumplings are found in Asian, Caucasian, Indian, Italian, German and many other cuisines of the world. Dolma, sorcerers, khinkali, wontons, manti, jiaozi, ravioli, dumplings - all these dishes resemble dumplings. Interestingly, the name “dumpling” comes from the Finno-Ugric words “pel” (ear) and “nyan” (bread). Thus, this noun can be translated as “bread ear.” In the Ural dialect, the popular name “permeni” is sometimes found, associated with the word Perm. In documents of the 17th century. surnames (Pelmenev, Pelmennikov) derived from the name of this dish are mentioned. According to scientists, such surnames were given to people who made money by preparing and selling dumplings. In 2004, a monument to this wonderful dish appeared in Izhevsk. The three-meter structure in the center of the flowerbed depicts a dumpling skewered on a fork. Its diameter is about a meter. The monument has become a favorite place for residents and guests of the city. In a cafe located nearby, you can try the famous Udmurt dumplings. Dumpling Day is celebrated in Udmurtia on a grand scale for several days. Within its framework, a thematic festival is held, during which live broadcasts from various countries are organized on the main stage. Additional venues host:• culinary master classes;• folk festival;• battle between dumpling makers;• national fun and competitions;• fair-sale of souvenirs and semi-finished products;• flash mobs and quests;• photography and children's drawing competitions. Festival guests especially enjoy the raffle for a year's supply of dumplings. Also very popular is the Dumplings EAT, during which everyone is treated to dumplings with the most exotic fillings. We should also talk about the Dumpling Sleigh Parade - a competition for the best design of sleighs, sleds and tubing. The Parade jury evaluates not only the originality and functionality of the decorations, but also their compliance with the stated theme. World Dumpling Day is a relatively young holiday, but already popular among Russians and guests from other countries.

Consistent, thorough and too “correct” people, whose existence is subject to a rigid schedule, risk slipping into tediousness and endless moralizing. Life is full of miracles, pleasant surprises and unexpected encounters, and a touch of spontaneity in behavior will not hurt anyone to enjoy it. The Feast of All the Frivolous, which is celebrated on February 18, calls for the manifestation of carelessness and carefreeness at least one day a year. Thoughtless, fickle, windy, with his head in the clouds, uncalculating... These are synonyms for the word “frivolous”. Their lexical meaning does not contain a categorically negative connotation. In fact, what is wrong with a person who does not calculate his every step and does not make far-reaching plans, especially if they infringe on the interests of others? Is the gullibility and trustfulness inherent in children - little angels with a pure and sincere soul - so harmful? Is it necessary to always follow a clear plan or is it sometimes acceptable to deviate from its points? Yes, in its extreme manifestations, refusal to care for loved ones, irrepressible spending and unwillingness to think about the future, frivolity is harmful. However, showing spontaneity without regard for the opinions of others and taking into account stereotypes once a year is unlikely to cause global harm or ruin life. Some will call this a short-term exit from the matrix. Other people, without drawing complex philosophical parallels, will simply turn off their usual path on February 18 on the way from work and go to a cafe or cinema at the behest of their soul. In the bustle of everyday life and the rigid structure of life, we often forget about intuition, or rather, we periodically intentionally drown out its voice. Of course, the behavior of modern man is controlled by the “almighty brain.” But if you treat the desire to show frivolity as an impulse of the soul that escaped from the depths of the subconscious, it becomes clear that not everything is so simple. An act that is not thought through to the smallest detail and at first glance irrational often leads to unexpected results. The young man was going to submit documents for admission to a construction institute, but unexpectedly decided to take a risk and go to a theater university. Years later, his frivolity found its justification - the young man became a good and sought-after actor. Contrary to logic and a rational approach, the girl decided to spend all the money remaining before the payment to buy a chair that would fit perfectly into the interior of the apartment. And we met the man of our dreams in the furniture department of a hypermarket, who came there to buy a sofa. Frivolous actions give us short-term satisfaction, which is often lacking in a life full of stress and complexity. Nothing catastrophic will happen if, instead of a morning run on February 18, you laze in bed or break your diet by eating a cake instead of whole grain bread at lunch. The main thing is not to indulge in such deviations from the rules and remember that the Feast of All Frivolous People, like Birthdays, comes only once a year.

Every year on February 18, the Republic of Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Diplomatic Workers. This professional holiday was established in 2009 by decree of the second Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The need for the holiday is due to the important role of diplomatic service employees in the development of the country. Turkmenistan occupies one of the leading places in the international arena: mutually beneficial diplomatic relations have been established with more than 100 countries, the Republic is a member of 40 international organizations. The celebration begins with a congratulation from the head of state, which reflects the importance of the diplomatic department for the economic, cultural, technical, and political prosperity of Turkmenistan. In his address, the President thanks the ambassadors and diplomats for their conscientious service for the benefit of the country. On February 18, Diplomatic Worker's Day, conferences, symposiums, exhibitions, and meetings are held. Traditionally, a ceremony is organized to award state awards to the best representatives of the department for conscientious service. On this day, it is customary to present diplomas and personalized scholarships to the best students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and awards to the winners of competitions. Residents and guests of the country can get acquainted with the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at exhibitions, expositions, and forums. During the celebration, concerts are held and folk groups perform. The foundation of today's diplomatic service was laid under the first President of the Turkmen Republic S. Niyazov. The department included high-ranking officials, career diplomats, and former government members. The objectives of the modern diplomatic service of Turkmenistan are to promote the country to world energy markets (oil and gas supplies, modernization of production in the energy sector), establish cooperation in the field of high technology, protect the rights and interests of organizations and citizens of the country outside its borders. The professional activities of diplomatic workers are aimed at preserving peace, sustainable development of the country, and security, which is supported by the international community. Turkmenistan has adopted a neutral foreign policy course for 2017-2023, based on mutual respect and understanding of other peoples of the world. Turkmen diplomacy is based on the principles and traditions laid down in ancient times: peace and mutually beneficial cooperation. Thanks to the professional knowledge and experience of diplomats, the Republic integrates into the system of international relations, demonstrating active activity on the world stage.

Troyan Winter is a Slavic holiday honoring heroes who were able to defend their lands against the invincible warriors of antiquity - the Roman legionnaires. Today, when in our country, on a wave of patriotism, all the important dates of the Great Patriotic War are celebrated, it is wrong to forget the exploits of our ancestors. The Battle of Troyanov Val is one of these feats that the Russian people should remember. Unfortunately, today it is impossible to say exactly who Trojan is. Some historians believe that he could have been Marcus Ulpius Trajan. Roman emperor who wanted to seize rich Slavic lands. But there are other hypotheses. So, Trojan could be the mythical ancestor of the Slavs. In some historical documents, the land of the Slavs of that time was called Troyan. And there is even a version that the legendary Troyan was the founder of the house of Rurikovich. Be that as it may, this winter holiday is associated with a defensive structure - the Wall of Troyan. Slavic commanders built a fortified outpost in order to protect their lands from well-trained Roman soldiers. The battle at this defensive structure took place around 101 BC. Unfortunately, all the details are not known today. But the feat that the defenders of the Slavic land accomplished was revered for many centuries in the territories of all the Slavic tribes participating in this battle. Only two pieces of information have been preserved about this episode in the history of Ancient Rus'. The most famous of them is “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign.” This, the most popular source of ancient Russian literature, describes that during the battle wars fought without sparing themselves and without showing their backs to the enemy. The second source of the feat at Troyan Val is the “Velis Book”. But most historians consider it a fake and the information from the tablets of this book is attributed more to myths than to historical truth. Trojan Day is one of the most revered military holidays in Rus'. Our ancestors celebrated it very magnificently. Each warrior on this day had to do something heroic, dangerous and useful for himself, his homeland and family. The warriors showed their skills in public, and in the evening they sat down at a large table and commemorated those to whom they owed their freedom.

Agafya Cowgirl Day is usually celebrated according to the folk calendar on February 18 (the old style date is February 5). The name of the day comes from the Christian date of honoring the memory of the holy martyr Agathia of Panorma, a Christian who died in the 3rd century at the hands of pagans. Agathia was born in Sicily to wealthy Christian parents. When Emperor Decius declared persecution of Christians, the girl prepared to accept martyrdom without betraying her faith in the Lord. The ruler of the district was struck by the beauty of Agathia and tried to persuade her to paganism, but she refused. For this, her body was torn with pincers and thrown onto hot stones, after which the martyr was sent to prison, where her soul went to God. After a while, a church was erected on Agathia’s grave. One day a volcano erupted in Sicily. The residents were able to stop him by directing Agafya’s relics at the pouring lava. Since then, the saint was considered a protector from fires and people prayed for the safety of property from the flames. Housewives baked bread and lit it in the temple on the day of Agafya. The peasants believed that if you throw a piece of such a loaf into a fire or far beyond the village, then a destructive fire will follow the piece of bread. In February, by the day of Agafya, supplies for feeding livestock often ran out. The cows that produce milk suffered the most from this. They began to get sick and die from hunger, which is why the day was called Famine. And they turned to Saint Agathya with a request to save livestock from death and pestilence. They said that Agafya was haunted by the spirit of cow death, reincarnated as a black beast or an old woman, wandering around the village. To protect the cows from him, the owners performed various rituals. An old bast shoe smeared with tar was hidden in the barn to ward off evil spirits, and the cattle were given blessed water to drink. When there was a serious death of cows, the women of the village performed a joint ritual. They dressed in white shirts, let down their braids and walked with a plow around the settlement, making a furrow, making noise and reciting a spell that banishes cow death. The plow was controlled by a girl or widow with an impeccable reputation. If women came across any animal on the road, it was destroyed, believing that there was an evil spirit in it. They also believed that evil spirits fly out of the earth, reincarnate into birds and try to enter the home through the chimney. In order to protect themselves from them, people covered up cracks and holes in the pipes, tightly closed the stove and burned thistles in it, which drove away evil spirits. If severe frost was observed on Agafya Korovnitsa, they expected the imminent arrival of spring. A day without precipitation foreshadowed a summer without rain. The arrival of warmth signaled the end of the winter season.

The Circassian Autonomous Region, and later the Adygei Region, became part of the USSR in 1922. The residents of the North Caucasus region suffered collectivization, the years of Stalinist repression, and occupation during the Great Patriotic War. The heroic victory of the Soviet Union in World War II is the merit of its multinational people, including the Circassians, Adygeans and Abkhazians. While men fought on the battlefields, their wives, mothers and children bore the burdens of the occupation on their shoulders. In 1943, the long-awaited turning point occurred - the Red Army began to clear its native land of the enemy, inch by inch. February 18 is celebrated as the Day of Liberation of Adygea from the Nazi invaders. Before the arrival of Soviet troops, a fierce partisan struggle was fought on the territory of the autonomous region. In Adygea and Kuban, a detachment of the Maikop bush operated, consisting of 18 associations, which included 1.4 thousand underground fighters. During the occupation of the republic, 5 thousand residents were tortured and raised in fascist dungeons, among them more than 150 partisans. The hatred of the invaders is understandable: from August 1942 to February 1943, the underground carried out about 200 operations in Adygea, shooting down 60 planes with military cargo and destroying almost 2.5 thousand Nazi soldiers. The partisans cut telephone cables, blew up cars, bridges, kilometers of railway tracks and fascist ammunition depots. The battle for Adygea began after the encirclement in the Stalingrad area and the surrender of German troops led by General Paulus at the beginning of 1943. Fearing that they would fall into the cauldron again, the Nazis began to abandon their conquered positions. On January 21, the Red Army began liberating Kuban from the fascists, after which the Black Sea Group of Soviet Forces began expelling the enemy from the Adygea Autonomous Region. The last villages to be cleared, on February 18, were Pseituk and Afipsip, Takhtamukai district. This date is considered the Day of Liberation of Adygea from the Nazi invaders. During the occupation of the republic, the Nazis destroyed more than two hundred collective and state farms, destroyed its industry, schools, hospitals and entire residential areas, and disrupted the operation of communications and other communications. But the subversive activities of the underground significantly complicated the existence of the fascists on the territory of Adygea. More than 700 partisans were subsequently awarded medals and orders for courage and heroism. High awards were given to people from Adygea who were among the fearless defenders of the Brest Fortress, participated in defensive battles near Kiev, and fought in Moldova, the Don and the North Caucasus. These and other defenders of the Motherland are remembered annually by the residents of the republic in honor of the holiday of February 18th. More than 80 thousand soldiers left Adygea for the fronts of the Great Patriotic War, almost 37 thousand were killed or went missing. On the day of the expulsion of German soldiers from the land unconquered by the invaders, they remember both these brave warriors and the partisans, who with their fearlessness brought closer the day of liberation of the republic from the invaders.

Orthodox holidays on February 18:

Every year on February 18, Orthodox Christians remember St. Theodosius of Chernigov, the wonderworker. The future bishop was born in the Vinnitsa region of Little Russia (modern Ukraine) in the 30s of the 17th century, into a deeply religious noble family. Parents Maria and Nikita instilled in their son the love of God and demanded strict adherence to Orthodox traditions. The father was a priest. The name of the saint given to him at birth is unknown. Theodosius chose his path of serving God and monastic feat after studying at the Kiev Brotherhood College at the Epiphany Monastery (currently the Kiev Theological Academy). This educational institution was considered in those years to be the defender of Orthodoxy from the oppression of the Catholic movements of the Uniates and Jesuits (Society of Jesus), who recognize the authority of the Pope. During his studies, the young saint of God decided on his calling: he prayed a lot, observed fasts, read patristic literature and the Holy Scriptures. Theodosius warmly remembered the Epiphany Monastery, the Kiev-Brotherly College, his years of study, his great teacher Archbishop of Chernigov Lazar Baranovich all his life, made donations to the monastery, and was deeply grateful to the brethren. In the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the future Archbishop of Chernigov underwent the rite of initiation into monasticism. Here he was named after one of the founders of the monastery, Theodosius of Pechersk, a student of St. Anthony of Pechersk. In 1662, the saint became abbot of the Korsun monastery (Kiev diocese), and two years later (1664) - abbot of the Kiev-Vydubitsky monastery. Thanks to the energy and perseverance of Theodosius, this ancient monastery was revived after its destruction by the Uniates; a church choir was also created, which amazed parishioners with its unique voices and became famous far beyond the monastery. The young abbot was a strict ascetic, caring for the spiritual life of the brethren and parishioners. He founded a monastery on an island not far from the monastery for the solitary prayers of the monastery’s inhabitants. In the late 70s of the 17th century, Theodosius was slandered by Bishop Methodius of Mstislav and Orsha for treason against the state and government. The saint had to endure many sorrows during this period. False accusations could not be proven, Theodosius was acquitted. Lazar Baranovich, Bishop of Chernigov, saw God’s chosen one in Feodosia and began to patronize him in everything. Humility, strict obedience, unceasing prayerful work, and spiritual wisdom conquered the bishop. Lazar installed Theodosius as governor of Kyiv. Having received a high post, in the 90s of the 17th century the saint took an active part in the processes of unification of the Kyiv Metropolis with the Russian Orthodox Church. In 1688, Lazar Baranovich was appointed abbot of the Yeletsky Assumption Monastery in Chernigov, which he revived within three years after the ruin of the Jesuits. In 1692, Theodosius accepted the rank of archbishop with the blessing of his teacher Lazarus. Being the Archbishop of Chernigov, the saint founded the Pechenitsky nunnery of the Assumption, the Lyubetsky monastery, and the church in the Domnitsky Nativity of the Virgin Mary monastery. The affairs of the diocese during the reign of Theodosius improved significantly. The saint was strict in choosing the clergy and demanded strict observance of church regulations. On February 18 (February 5, old style), Orthodox Christians remember the day of the death of Theodosius. Canonization occurred two centuries later - in 1896 on September 22 (9), although numerous healings through prayers to Theodosius of Chernigov began to occur immediately after the repose of the saint of God. Help from the saint was received by residents of besieged Leningrad in 1942: after the relics were transferred from the Museum of Atheism to the St. Nicholas Cathedral, Ladoga froze, the besieged city acquired the opportunity to receive vitally needed food and clothing along the Road of Life.

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Recovery of the Lost”