What a holiday tomorrow, November 18 – everything about this day, what a church holiday, what can't be done

Tomorrow, November 18, is the Day of the Sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Believers honor the memory of the holy martyrs Plato and Romanus. There are 43 days left until the New Year.

November 18, 2024 — Monday. The 999th day of the war in Ukraine.

What is the church holiday tomorrow?

November 18 in the church calendar – the day of commemoration of the holy martyrs Plato and Romanus. Saint Plato was born in the city of Ankira (modern Ankara, Turkey) and was known for his devotion to the Christian faith. During the persecution of Christians, he was arrested and forced to renounce his faith. However, Plato remained adamant and, refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods, was executed. Saint Romanus was a deacon of the church in Caesarea Palestine (modern Israel). During the persecution of Christians, he openly opposed the worship of pagan gods, and for this he was also arrested and subjected to…