Today is 1112 of the war in Ukraine. This day has its historical and cultural significance, and is celebrated as World Plumbing Day, as well as honor the memory of St. Sophronia, Patriarch of Jerusalem. The article will look at the important points of this day - church holiday, folk traditions, birthdays and other interesting facts.
What today for a church holiday
March 11 in the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of St. Sophronius, Patriarch of Jerusalem. He was born in Damascus in 560, the Byzantine Empire. He received a good education and made forgiveness to the Holy Land, where he honored the holy places and visited the monasteries. In 580 he cut in a monk in Egypt. In 634 Sophronius was elected Patriarch Jerusalem. He convened a synod who condemned the heresy of monotelists. During the Muslim conquest, he led the defense of Jerusalem, but passed the city of Khalifu Umaru, receiving the Treaty of Defense of Zimmy, which guaranteed the freedom of religion to Christians, Jews and Zoroastric. Sophronius died on March 11, 638 in Alexandria, Egypt. He inherited the biographies of the saints, a synodal letter and various songs.
That cannot be done on March 11
- It is impossible to expel birds from their yard because they are already starting to make nests.
- You should not scatter small coins - you can lose everything.
- It is forbidden to curse, quarrel, swear.
Folk signs and traditions on March 11
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day today: in the sky, rooks twist, and then all together seem to "fall" - wait for the rain;
- Crows sit on the ground - a strong cold will come;
- The cold has already begun to decline - the summer will be hot;
- Swans float on the pond - to warming.
If you hear the singing of the cuckoo this day, then immediately shake the wallet with money - so wealth and prosperity will come to your life.
Birthday: How to name a child born on March 11
What are the birthday today: Vasily, George, Ivan, Yukhim.
The mascot of a man born March 11 is Sardonic. A stone that helps to neutralize the effects of dark forces in its bright color. Sardonic in ancient times was used to treat infertility.
Born on this day:
- 1961-Ukrainian Illustrator Artist, known for collaboration with the publishing house A-BA-BA-GA-LA-LA-MA-GA-GA;
- 1963 - painter and artist of the theater, member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and the National Union of Theater figures of Ukraine Valentina Plavun;
- 1973-Ukrainian serviceman, participant of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine (posthumously, 2024) Vasyl Yaremko.
Memorable dates on March 11
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 11:
- 843 - under the care of the Queen Theodore II, the Christian Church establishes a holiday "Triumph of Orthodoxy" and restores iconomation;
- 1387 - Battle of Castagniro;
- 1669 - Sicily begins the most precise eruption of the Etna volcano in historical times, which lasted five months;
- 1702 - The first daily newspaper The Daily Courant begins to publish in London;
- 1811 - Luddit movement begins among Nottingham textiles, whose participants were destroying manufacturing machines, fearing jobs;
- 1878 - the French Academy demonstrate a phonograph, but the invention was declared charlatan;
- 1938 - on the night of March 12, German troops occupied the Austrian Republic and announced the "Anschlus" of both states;
- 1941 - the law on Landliz, signed by President FD Roosevelt, provides for the transfer to the Allies in the Second World War of ammunition, equipment, food and strategic raw materials on a partially free;
- 1990 - The Democratic Government comes to power in Chile and August Pinochet is coming from the post of president;
- 1997 - Ukraine and Moldova proclaims the creation of the Customs Union;
- 2004 - a terrorist act at the railway station in Madrid takes the lives of 200 people;
- 2010 - Australia completely abolish the death penalty;
- 2011-a large toxicook earthquake in Japan with magnitude 9.0..9.1 causes a radiation accident at Fukushima-1 NPP;
- 2020-WHO announces the Covid-19 pandemic.
What is the day in Ukraine and the world tomorrow
March 11 in Ukraine and the world celebrate World Plumbing Day. It is a professional holiday that was founded 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 the daily life of people, because access to clean water and quality sewage directly affects the health, environment and well -being of society. The plumbing systems prevent the spread of many dangerous diseases and improve the quality of life of millions of people.
Also March 11, World Day of Muslim culture, peace, dialogue and cinema. This holiday is aimed at promoting 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 an 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.
