Today, there are several important holidays in Ukraine and the world about different spheres of life - from science to emergency services.
In Ukraine, the Day of employees of RAGS (RACSU), European Emergency Call Day 112, International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The believers honor the memory of the Holy Holy Martyr Vlas, Bishop of Sevasti. It remained 323 days until the new year.
What is the church holiday today
February 11 in the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Holy Martyr Vlas, Bishop of Sevasti. He was a doctor, but later became a bishop. Vlasi was marked by his righteous and pious life. During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Diocletian, Vlasi, along with his faithful, hid in the desert. He was arrested and subjected to cruel torture. Despite the torment, Vlasi did not give up his faith in Jesus Christ. In the end, he was killed by a sword of 316.
That can not be done on February 11
- Meat dishes cannot be put on the table.
- It is not necessary to curse, to swear, to quarrel.
- It is forbidden to keep your livestock hungry.
Folk signs and traditions on February 11
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They looked at what day today: crows sit on the tops of trees - to heavy snowfall;
- The thaw indicates that there will be no cold weather by spring;
- The moon is very bright - wait for strong thunderstorms in the summer;
- There was a lot of snow - until early spring.
Among our ancestors there was a belief, if you begin to be treated this day, you are sure to recover quickly. The icons of St. Vlasi were brought to the stable so that the cattle did not get sick.
Birthday: How to name a child born on February 11
What are the birthday tomorrow: Vsevolod, Dmitry.
The mascot of a person born on February 11 is a heliotrop. A stone that helps control the circulatory system. Heliotrope also enhances brain activity.
Born on this day:
- 1890 - Ukrainian schedule and master of applied arts, teacher Anton Sereda;
- 1906 - Ukrainian geneticist Sergey Gershenzon;
- 1965 - General of the Army of Ukraine, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak.
Memorable dates on Feb 11
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for February 11:
- 660 BC. - according to legend, the leader of the Japanese tribes of Dimma established the state of Japan and begins the beginning of the imperial kind of country;
- 1809 - Robert Fulton receives a patent for a steamer;
- 1826 - mathematician Mykola Lobachevsky publicly announces the creation of non -Euclidean geometry;
- 1826 - London University College (initially as the University of London) is founded;
- 1865 - Charles Lutvid Dodgson invents himself as a nickname "Lewis Carroll";
- 1878 - publish the first weekly weather forecast (UK);
- 1889 - adopted the Constitution of Japan, according to which a bicameral parliament was created, but the supreme power remained behind the emperor;
- 1894 - General Assembly in Lviv start the birth of the first Ukrainian Youth Sports Society "Sokil";
- 1922 - in Toronto (Canada) announce the opening of insulin;
- 1949 - Menori is approved as an coat of arms of Israel;
- 1963 - a conference on Ukrainian language culture begins in Kyiv;
- 1989 - the Constituent Conference of the Ukrainian Language Society named after Taras Shevchenko (now - the All -Ukrainian Society "Prosvita" named after Taras Shevchenko);
- 1990-Nelson Mandela comes out of prison after 27 years in prison;
- 1992 - the Republic of Botswana recognizes Ukraine's independence;
- 2011 - President of Egypt since 1981 Hosni Mubarak resigned as a result of the revolution.
What is the day in Ukraine and the world tomorrow
European Emergency Call Service is celebrated in Europe . Its purpose is to raise citizens' awareness of the existence of a single emergency number 112, which works in all countries of the European Union and some other countries. This is the only telephone number for emergency services (police, ambulances, firefighters) in EU countries. Calls to 112 are free from mobile and landline phones. Service operators can match several languages, which is important for tourists and foreigners. In some countries, 112 works in parallel with national emergency numbers, and in others - the only number for all services.
Also February 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science . It was introduced in 2015 by the UN General Assembly in order to promote equal rights of women in the scientific field and encourage girls to career. This day reminds that science does not have gender, but talent and perseverance is the key to success!
And on February 11, World Human Day . It was founded in 1992 by Pope John Paul II as a day of solidarity with people suffering from illness, and a reminder of the importance of caring for patients. This day reminds that sympathy and support are important for recovery, and everyone deserves decent care and care.
February 11, safe Internet Day . Falls on the second Tuesday of February. This day was launched in 2004 by the European Commission and the INSAFE network to draw attention to the safe, responsible and ethical use of digital technologies, especially among children and young people.
Also on February 11, the day of RAGS (RACSU) employees . It is the date of creation of the Department of State Registration and Notary of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which coordinates the activities of the RACS bodies. This day emphasizes the importance of their work, because they capture the most important moments of our lives!
