Today, there are several important events in the world: World Engineering Day , World Day against Sexual Operation and International Game Masters Day . Believers honor the memory of St. Gerasim Jordani, and for the New Year there to be 302 days.
What today for a church holiday
March 4 in the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of St. Gerasim, Jordan. The famous saint who lived in the 5th century and became famous for his ascetic life and spiritual mentoring. He was born in Lycia, Little Asia, but spent most of his life on the banks of the Jordan River, where he founded the monastery. Gerasim was marked by his deep faith, prayers and humility. He supported very harsh fasting and often spent days in the desert, praying and meditating. It is known that he fed his students and travelers bread collected from merciful residents, and he ate only once every two days. One of the legends associated with Gerasima speaks of how he cured the lion from the wound. As a token of gratitude, the Lion stayed near the monastery and even assisted in work such as grazing. This lion became a symbol of humility and mercy of the saint. Gerasim died in 475 and was canonized for his services before the church and his holy life.
That cannot be done on March 4
- Any medical intervention is best postponed for another day.
- Do not keep broken or spoiled things at home.
- Large purchases are forbidden.
Folk signs and traditions on March 4
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They looked at what day is today: what the weather will be the next winter;
- cloudless night - before the warm spring;
- Sunny and clear weather indicates that there will be many berries in the forest in the summer;
- Many birds are flying - there is already real warmth.
The unmarried girls of this day were fearing for the future. They ran out of the house and watched who would meet them on the way. If a woman, then the girl this year will definitely marry her lover.
Birthday: how to name a child born on March 4
What are the birthday today: Vasyl, Vyacheslav, George, Gregory, Danilo, Alexander, Pavel, Jacob, Ulyana.
The mascot of a man born March 4 is carneol. One of the varieties of agate. Long ago, Carneol is considered a symbol of courage. In the Middle Ages, it was worn to protect against dark forces.
Born on this day:
- 1934 - Ukrainian poet Vladimir Vykhrushch;
- 1946 - actor of Maria Zankovetskaya Lviv Theater, People's Artist of Ukraine Petro Beniuk;
- 1949 - Ukrainian poet and composer Vladimir Ivasyuk.
Memorial dates on March 4
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 4:
- 1152 - Friedrich and becomes the next German king;
- 1386 - Grand Duke of Lithuania Jagiello is elected by the Polish king;
- 1472 - The Magistracy of the Republic of Siena approves the statute of the oldest bank in the world that works;
- 1493 - Pope Alexander VI publishes Bull, according to which all the colonies of the New World were distributed between Spain and Portugal 50 ° Western longitude;
- 1750 - Cyril Razumovsky becomes a hetman of Ukraine;
- 1789 - the US Constitution and the Federal Government are entering into operation under the current government system;
- 1790 - Administrative reform divides France into 83 departments;
- 1813 - ice cream is first served at an official reception;
- 1837 - Chicago receives the status of a city;
- 1849 - approve the new constitution of the Austrian Empire; Bukovina is proclaimed the Crown edge of the Habsburg Empire - the Duchy of Bukovina;
- 1857 - The Paris Treaty of Britain recognizes Afghanistan's independence;
- 1877-German-American inventor Emil Berliner creates a carbon microphone; He was invented independently by Guz and Edison;
- 1880-The New York The Daily Graphic places the first half-tone (not engraved) reproduction of photography;
- 1918 - the Ukrainian Central Council adopts a decision on registration of Ukrainian citizenship;
- 1939 - the German government issued a resolution that legalized the forced involvement in the work of the Jewish population of Germany;
- 1950 - The Volta Disney movie "Cinderella" - the first full -length animated movie;
- 1955 - a small Japanese firm "Sony", a newcomer on the market, begins the release of pocket transistor receivers;
- 1966 - John Lennon states that the Beatles group has become more popular than Jesus Christ;
- 1975 - Charlie Chaplin is dedicated to the knight;
- 1989 - Create the Ukrainian Society of Vasyl Stus Memorial;
- 1996 - Ukraine and Canada sign a contract for the prevention of double taxation of businessmen;
- 2006-Open the 45th Station of the Kiev Metro-Virlytsia;
- 2009-The International Criminal Court issues a warrant for the arrest of President Sudan Omar al-Bashir;
- 2013 - World premiere of the Ukrainian film "Delirium" (directed by Igor Podolchak) at the International Fantasy Festival "Fantasport", Port, Portugal;
- 2018 - Sergiy Skripal poisoning in Salisbury, United Kingdom.
What is the day in Ukraine and the world today
On March 4, Ukraine and the world are celebrated by the International Scrapbooking Industry Day. It is an unofficial but popular holiday among fans and professionals of scrapbooking - the art of creating photo albums, postcards and collages using different decorative elements. This day is devoted to the development of scrapbooking as a creative industry. It is intended to combine designers, manufacturers of materials, bloggers, shops and just passionate people who like to preserve memories in a beautiful, creative form.
Also, March 4, World Day against Sexual Operation. This day is intended to draw society's attention to the problem of sexual violence, human trafficking and the exploitation of women and children. According to the UN, millions of people in the world are victims of sexual exploitation, especially women and children. Trafficking in human beings is one of the most profitable illegal industries in the world. This day reminds you of joint action to overcome sexual exploitation and protect human dignity.
And on March 4, the International Day of Game Masters. It is a holiday dedicated to game masters (GM) or the presenter of table role-playing games (Ttrpg), which create interesting, exciting worlds and lead players through epic adventures. The date of March 4 was chosen in honor of Gary Gigax - one of the creators of Dungeons & Dragons, who died on this day in 2008. Gigax is considered a "father of table role -playing games", and its contribution to the development of play culture is difficult to overestimate.
March 4 celebrate the birthday of the microphone. It was on this day in 1877 that American inventor Emil Berliner applied for a patent of one of the first microphone prototypes. A microphone is a device that converts sound vibrations to electrical signals. It plays a key role in music, radio, television, theater, podcasts, stalks, communication and more.
Also March 4, World Engineering Day. It is an official UNESCO 2019 UNESCO holiday to emphasize the importance of engineering in society and achieve the goals of the UN Sustainable Development. Engineers create innovative solutions for environmental, technical and social challenges. They develop technologies for pure energy, stable infrastructure, water supply, transport and more. The role of science, mathematics and technologies in the future of humanity is emphasized.
And on March 4, World Obesity Day. It is aimed at raising awareness of the problem of obesity, its impact on health and the need for a comprehensive approach to its solution. According to WHO, obesity is a global epidemic: over 1 billion people in the world suffer from overweight or obesity. This is not only an aesthetic problem-obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and other serious diseases. Often, its causes are related not only to nutrition, but also to lifestyle, genetics, hormonal disorders and even social factors.
