Today, Ukrainians and the world community celebrate several important dates at once. It is International Game Masters Day, World Engineering Day and World Obesity Day. And in the church calendar it is the Day of Remembrance of St. Reverend Gerasim Jordan.
Until the New Year, it remains 271 days - it is still time to make a desire and gradually go to them.
St. Gerasim Jordanian Day: History and Significance
Reverend Gerasim lived in the 5th century. He was born in Asia Minor, in Lycia, but devoted his life to the monastic service on the banks of the Jordan River. There he founded the monastery and became known as a spiritual mentor and an example of true Christian humility.
The saint was a harsh ascetic - he faded, prayed, fed only with bread and water. According to legend, it was Gerasim who healed the wounded lion, who afterwards became his loyal companion and even assisted in monastery. This lion became a symbol of humility, strength and gratitude.
Saint Gerasim died in 475. His memory is honored as an example of unwavering faith and spiritual devotion.
That cannot be done on April 4
In the people this day was considered unfavorable to some things:
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It is not recommended to undergo medical procedures - from planned visits to surgery.
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It is not necessary to store broken things - it can "hold" negative energy in the home.
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Large purchases are better postponed - it is believed that the purchased on this day may be futile or bring financial losses.
Folk signs on April 4
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If the night is cloudless - the spring will be warm.
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Sunny weather - in the summer there will be many berries in the forest.
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The birds have returned and flying flocks - the heat is close.
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Unmarried girls were warning on the judge on this day - the first counter on the street could tell you what a future man would be like.
Birthday April 4: Who to greet
Birthdays are celebrated today:
Vasily, Vyacheslav, George, Gregory, Danilo, Alexander, Pavel, Jacob, Ulyana.
If there are people with these names in your environment - do not forget to greet!
The mascot of the day - Carneol
For April 4, a special stone is carneol - a kind of agate. He is considered a symbol of courage, confidence and strength. In the Middle Ages, Carneol was worn as a charm against dark forces, as well as to attract love and well -being.
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 a day today is in Ukraine and the world
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, communications 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.
