Today, the world celebrates several holidays at once. These are World Jewelers' Day and International Zebra Day . In addition, Orthodox believers will honor the memory of the holy silversmiths Cyrus and Ivan.
What church holiday is January 31?
January 31 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance of the holy miracle workers and moneyless men Cyrus and John. These are Christian saints who lived in the 3rd-4th centuries. They are known for their lives dedicated to serving people, especially the sick and poor, and for many healings they performed through prayer and free treatment. Saint Cyrus was a native of Alexandria, Egypt. He studied medicine and later became a famous doctor in his city. He treated people free of charge, not only helping them physically, but also supporting them spiritually, converting them to Christianity.
Saint John was a soldier, but he decided to leave military service and become a disciple of Cyrus. In a short time, their spiritual friendship grew, and they worked together to help people. They were arrested during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Diocletian. Even under torture, they did not renounce their faith and as a result died a martyr's death.
What not to do on January 31
- Married couples are forbidden from arguing - the quarrel will drag on for a long time.
- Do not throw away trash after sunset.
- The house cannot be left empty on this day.
Folk signs and traditions for January 31
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- They looked at what day it was: the firewood was burning poorly - to warm weather;
- crows cry very loudly - a blizzard will begin;
- there is no draft in the stove - wait for damp weather;
- Circles are visible around the moon - to a fruitful year.
It was believed that quarrels broke out very easily on this day, but they could drag on, so you should be extremely careful with any words you say.
Name day: what to name a child born on January 31
What are the name days today: Viktor, Ivan, Ilya, Nikita.
The talisman of a person born on January 31 is chrysoprase. This stone has long been used to improve metabolism in the body. In addition, it was believed that chrysoprase helps to relax and calm down.
Born on this day:
- 1876 - Ukrainian scientist in the field of mechanics and the theory of elasticity Oleksandr Dynnyk;
- 1911 - Bulgarian blind woman, credited with extrasensory abilities, mystic and herbalist Vanga;
- 1983 — Commander of the volunteer battalion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine “Luhansk-1”, People's Deputy of Ukraine Artem Vitko.
Memorable dates on January 31
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for January 31:
- 1729 - the first book printed in Arabic script was published in Istanbul - an explanatory dictionary, which is still considered one of the most popular;
- 1747 - William Bromfeld opens the first clinic for the treatment of venereal diseases in London - Lock Hospital;
- 1865 - Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, outlawing slavery;
- 1893 - the Coca-Cola trademark was registered with the US Patent Office;
- 1917 - German Kaiser Wilhelm II signs an order for unrestricted submarine warfare against Allied trade routes;
- 1941 - the Kyiv Film Studio of Popular Science Films was created;
- 1943 - The commander of the 6th Wehrmacht Army, Friedrich Paulus, is awarded the rank of Field Marshal General, and on the same day he is captured by Soviet troops near Stalingrad;
- 1946 - the first constitution of Yugoslavia comes into force;
- 1950 - US President Harry Truman publicly announces support for the project to develop a hydrogen bomb, a weapon that is theoretically hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped by the Americans on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II;
- 1958 — the first American artificial Earth satellite, Explorer 1, is launched, which establishes the presence of a circum-Earth radiation belt;
- 1961 - The United States launches a space rocket with a chimpanzee on board;
- 1999 - scientists from the University of Alabama (USA) receive, in their opinion, irrefutable evidence that the AIDS virus originated in Africa, came from chimpanzees, and first passed to humans about 50 years ago;
- 2000 - An Alaska Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 crashes near Anacapa Island, killing 88 people;
- 2009 - In Kenya, at least 113 people are killed and more than 200 are injured as a result of an oil spill in the Molo area;
- 2020 — The United Kingdom leaves the European Union and Euratom.
What day is it today in Ukraine and the world?
On January 31, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Zebra Day . This is an environmental event aimed at raising awareness about the need to protect zebras and their natural habitat. This date reminds us of the importance of preserving biodiversity and combating threats such as poaching, destruction of natural ecosystems and climate change. People participate in various activities: environmental actions, lectures, raising funds for reserves and raising awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife.
Also on January 31 is World Jeweler's Day . This is a professional holiday for jewelers, jewelry designers, engravers and other craftsmen working in the jewelry industry. This day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the craftsmen who create unique works of art from precious metals and stones. It emphasizes the importance of the jewelry craft, which combines art, culture and tradition. The exact date of the origin of this holiday is unknown, but January 31 has become a symbolic date that unites jewelry professionals around the world. Its goal is to honor the craftsmen, their painstaking work and talent, as well as to remind people of the value of manual labor and art.
Jewelry has been around for over 7,000 years. The oldest jewelry was made from shells, bones, and stones. In many cultures, jewelry has a sacred or symbolic meaning. Different gemstones are associated with certain birth months or zodiac signs. Now, eco-friendly jewelry made from recycled materials is gaining popularity.
