January 19 is a special day that combines traditions, religious events and international holidays. On this day, several important events are celebrated in Ukraine and the world at once, and believers remember the holy monk Macarius of Egypt.
What a church holiday on January 19
January 19 in the church calendar is the day of memory of Saint Macarius of Egypt. He was one of the outstanding figures of early Christian monasticism and one of the founders of monastic life in Egypt. He is also called "Macarius the Great". Macarius was born in Lower Egypt. In his youth he was a shepherd. After getting an education and wanting to serve God, Macarius decided to leave secular life and became a hermit. He lived in the desert of Sketis (Wadi Natrun), founded monasteries and taught young monks. Macarius is known for his great prayer, fasting and charity. His holy life was filled with numerous miracles and spiritual insights. Macarius wrote about spiritual life, asceticism and prayer. His works have survived to this day. His teachings greatly influenced Christian monasticism and spirituality, not only in Egypt, but throughout Christendom.
What not to do on January 19
- You can't work hard, otherwise you will be doing this kind of work all year.
- It is forbidden to wear black clothes - trouble will come.
- Do not cut your hair - cut your health with it.
Folk signs and traditions for January 19
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- looked at what day it is today: thaw - real warming will come very soon;
- many stars in the sky - there will be frosty days;
- sunny weather - until early spring;
- blizzards - the same weather will be on Shrovetide.
Our ancestors believed that this day is auspicious for any endeavors. Businesses related to improving the lives of other people were considered especially successful.
Name day: how to name a child born on January 19
What are today's name days: Anton, Makar, Mykola, Petro, Fedir.
The talisman of a person born on January 19 is jasper. A stone worn to ward off the evil eye. Also, jasper helps relieve depression and sharpens intuition.
Born on this day:
- 1809 - American poet, prose writer, critic, creator of the "horror novel" genre, Edgar Allan Poe;
- 1909 — the district leader of the OUN of the Dolynshchyna, a member of the Regional Board of the OUN of the Middle and Eastern Lands, Ivan Klym;
- 1912 - Ukrainian political and military figure, active member of the OUN, prisoner of German concentration camps, Yaroslav Stetsko.
Memorial dates of January 19
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for January 19:
- 1795 - the Batavian Revolution in the Dutch Republic ends with the proclamation of the Batavian Republic;
- 1825 - Ezra Daggett and his nephew Thomas Kensett of New York received a patent for a method of preserving salmon, oysters and lobsters in tin cans;
- 1903 - the first cycling race "Tour de France" is announced - the most prestigious and popular sports cycling competition of our time;
- 1906 — the first issue of the first Ukrainian satirical magazine "Shershen" is published;
- 1907 — the first reviews of movies appear in the magazine "Variety";
- 1915 - Frenchman George Claude receives a patent for a neon tube used for outdoor advertising;
- 1925 — a joint meeting of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences decides to organize the Medical Department of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences;
- 1938 - the American company "General Motors" was the first in the world to start serial production of diesel engines;
- 1946 — the Union of Ukrainians in Great Britain is created;
- 1946 - the International Military Tribunal for the Far East is created;
- 1955 - US President Dwight Eisenhower allows the first televised press conference;
- 1963 - The Beatles' first performance on television takes place;
- 1966 - Indira Gandhi becomes the third Prime Minister of India;
- 1978 — the last Volkswagen Beetle car is produced in Germany;
- 1981 - The Algerian accords resolve the crisis with the American hostages taken in the 1979 storming of the US embassy in Tehran;
- 2012 — FBI shuts down Megaupload;
- 2014 — in Kyiv, on Hrushevsky Street, opposition to the dictatorial regime of Yanukovych (Vognekhreshcha) begins;
- 2017 — Public Broadcasting officially appears in Ukraine: the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine is registered.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On January 19, Ukraine and the world celebrate World Cottage Cheese Day . This is an unofficial holiday that promotes the popularization of homemade cheese making and awareness of the benefits of this process. It promotes creativity, innovation and the simplicity of making cheese at home. The holiday also promotes the sharing of recipes, techniques and tips among people interested in making cheese at home. This is an opportunity to learn how to make various types of cheese, from classic to experimental, as well as to appreciate the taste and benefits of such products.
Also, January 19 is World Religion Day . It falls on the third Sunday of January. This holiday was started in 1950 at the initiative of Baha'i, an international religious organization, with the aim of promoting inter-religious harmony and mutual understanding between different faiths around the world. The main purpose of this day is to recognize that all religions have a common basis - the search for truth, love and peace. The day emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and cooperation between people from different religious traditions. This holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the richness of religious diversity and to emphasize that peace and harmony can be achieved when people understand and respect each other's beliefs.
And January 19 is World Snow Day . It is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of January. The day was launched by the International Ski Federation (FIS) in 2012 to promote winter sports and outdoor activities, and to raise awareness of the importance of winter conditions for nature and tourism. The main goal of World Snow Day is to encourage people to be active in the fresh air, including skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter sports. The day features a variety of events, competitions, educational programs and initiatives aimed at making winter sports accessible to people of all ages.
