Today is the 1112th day of the war in Ukraine. This day has its own historical and cultural significance, and is celebrated as World Plumbing Day, as well as honoring the memory of Saint Sophrony, Patriarch of Jerusalem. In the article, we will consider important moments of this day - church holiday, folk traditions, name days and other interesting facts.
What is the church holiday today?
March 11 in the church calendar is the feast day of Saint Sophronius, Patriarch of Jerusalem. He was born in 560 in Damascus, Byzantine Empire. He received a good education and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he venerated holy places and visited monasteries. In 580 he was tonsured a monk in Egypt. In 634 Sophronius was elected Patriarch of Jerusalem. He convened a Synod that condemned the Monothelite heresy. During the Muslim conquest of the Levant, he led the defense of Jerusalem, but surrendered the city to Caliph Umar, receiving a treaty of protection for the dhimmis, which guaranteed freedom of religion to Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians. Sophronius died on March 11, 638 in Alexandria, Egypt. He left behind a legacy of lives of saints, a synodal letter, and various songs.
What not to do on March 11
- You can't chase birds out of your yard because they are already starting to build nests.
- Don't waste small coins - you could lose everything.
- It is forbidden to curse, quarrel, or swear.
Folk signs and traditions for March 11
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- we looked at what day it was: rooks were flying in a flock in the sky, and then they all seemed to “fall” together - wait for rain;
- crows are sitting on the ground - a severe cold snap will come;
- the cold weather has already begun to subside - the summer will be hot;
- Swans swim in the pond - to warming.
If you hear the singing of the zozula this day, immediately shake your wallet with money - this will bring wealth and prosperity into your life.
Name day: what to name a child born on March 11
What are the name days today: Vasyl, Georgy, Ivan, Yefim.
The talisman of a person born on March 11 is sardonyx. A stone that, with its bright color, helps neutralize the influence of dark forces. Sardonyx was used in ancient times to treat infertility.
Born on this day:
- 1961 - Ukrainian illustrator, known for his collaboration with the publishing house “A-Ba-Ba-Ga-La-Ma-Ga” Kost' Lavro;
- 1963 - painter and theater artist, member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and the National Union of Theater Workers of Ukraine Valentyna Plavun;
- 1973 - Ukrainian military serviceman, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine (posthumously, 2024) Vasyl Yaremko.
Memorable dates March 11
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 11:
- 843 - under the patronage of Queen Theodora II, the Christian church establishes the holiday of the "Triumph of Orthodoxy" and restores icon veneration;
- 1387 - the Battle of Castagnaro takes place;
- 1669 - The most destructive eruption of Mount Etna in historical times begins in Sicily, lasting five months;
- 1702 - The first daily newspaper, The Daily Courant, begins publication in London;
- 1811 - the Luddite movement begins among textile workers in Nottingham, whose members destroy production machinery, fearing job losses;
- 1878 - The phonograph is demonstrated to the French Academy, but the invention is declared a charlatan;
- 1938 - on the night of March 12, German troops occupied the Republic of Austria and the "Anschluss" of both states was announced;
- 1941 - the Lend-Lease Act, signed by President F. D. Roosevelt, provided for the transfer of ammunition, equipment, food, and strategic raw materials to the Allies in World War II on a partially free basis;
- 1990 - A democratic government comes to power in Chile and Augusto Pinochet resigns as president;
- 1997 - Ukraine and Moldova declare the creation of a customs union;
- 2004 - a terrorist attack at a train station in Madrid kills 200 people;
- 2010 - Australia completely abolishes the death penalty;
- 2011 - The Great Tohoku earthquake in Japan with a magnitude of 9.0..9.1 causes a radiation accident at the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant;
- 2020 — WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic.
What day is tomorrow in Ukraine and the world?
On March 11, Ukraine and the world celebrate World Plumbing Day. This is a professional holiday, which was established by the World Plumbing Council in 2010 to draw attention to the importance of plumbing systems for human health and environmental protection. The purpose of this day is to emphasize the importance of plumbing systems in people's everyday lives, because access to clean water and high-quality sanitation directly affects the health, environment and well-being of society. Thanks to plumbing systems, it is possible to prevent the spread of many dangerous diseases and improve the quality of life of millions of people.
Also, March 11 is the World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Cinema. This holiday is aimed at popularizing Muslim culture, expanding intercultural dialogue, promoting peace and mutual understanding between peoples. The founder of this day is Mahdi K. Alawaji, a cultural figure and activist who sought to emphasize the importance of Muslim heritage in world culture. The main goal is to overcome stereotypes about the Muslim world, to promote dialogue between different cultures and religions.
