Although there is no definite proof of the date of Khmelnytsky's birth, Ukrainian historian Mykhaylo Maksymovych suggests that it is likely 27 December 1595 (St. Theodore's day).
Meskipun tidak ada bukti yang pasti dari tanggal kelahirannya, sejarawan Ukraina Mykhaylo Maksymovych berpendapat bahwa ia kemungkinan lahir pada 27 Desember 1595 (hari St. Theodore).