Today is the 1113th day of the war in Ukraine. This day marks both religious and secular holidays, as well as memorable dates.
What church holiday is today?
The Orthodox Church commemorates the holy Monk Confessor Theophanes of Sygrian on March 12. He was an outstanding Byzantine monk, chronicler, and defender of iconoclasm. He was born in Constantinople into a noble family that supported the tradition of iconoclasm, even during times of persecution. His father, Isaac, was related to Emperor Leo III the Isaurian, which provided Theophanes with a good education. Theophanes chose monastic life, founded a monastery in the Sygrian region (Asia Minor), and devoted himself to prayer, copying theological books, and spiritual service. He also participated in the Seventh Ecumenical Council of 787, which condemned iconoclasm.
What not to do on March 12
- Drinking alcohol is prohibited.
- It is better not to take out the trash from the house after sunset.
- You can't curse and quarrel - it will bring misfortune.
Folk signs and traditions for March 12
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- They looked at what day it was: there was a lot of frost on the trees - June would be rainy;
- the real spring warmth has already set in - the summer will be miserable;
- the fog descends - there will be sunny weather, it rises - rain;
- A horse neighs loudly in the barn - expect happiness.
From this day on, our ancestors began to sow radishes. Also, often the snow had already completely melted, moistening the soil.
Name day: what to name a child born on March 12
What are the name days today: Vladimir, Grigory, Dmitry, Ivan, Konstantin, Alexander, Semen, Sergey.
The talisman of a person born on March 12 is garnet. A stone that symbolizes passion, power, and life energy. In ancient times, garnet was used to normalize blood pressure.
Born on this day:
- 1942 - writer, journalist, editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Khreshchatyk" Yuriy Tsyupa;
- 1945 — General, Director of the Institute of Geopolitics and Economic Research Oleksandr Skipalsky;
- 1949 — artistic director of the ensemble “Kyivska Kamerata” Valeriy Matyukhin.
Memorable dates March 12
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 12:
- 1169 - the capture and plunder of Kyiv by a coalition of 11 princes;
- 1229 - the end of the Sixth Crusade: according to the peace treaty between the Sultan of Egypt al-Kamil and the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem were transferred to the Crusaders in exchange for peace;
- 1241 - Mongol troops led by Khan Subedei storm the fortified Veretsky Pass in the Carpathians;
- 1365 - Duke Rudolf IV founds the University of Vienna;
- 1496 - Jews are expelled from Syria;
- 1633 - King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Władysław IV confirms Petro Mohyla as Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Rus';
- 1812 - An earthquake occurs in Caracas, destroying the city and killing 20,000 people;
- 1913 - Canberra becomes the capital of Australia;
- 1930 - Mahatma Gandhi and his supporters stage the Salt March, demonstratively and nonviolently breaking the colonial salt monopoly of the Raj;
- 1934 - as a result of a coup d'état in the Republic of Estonia, an authoritarian regime led by Konstantin Päts is introduced in the country;
- 1938 - Hitler's troops cross the German-Austrian border; the "Anschluss" of both states is declared;
- 1947 - US President Harry Truman puts forward a foreign policy program according to which America is ready to provide assistance to all "free peoples" against the threat of communism; Turkey and Greece received urgent assistance;
- 1968 - Mauritius gains independence;
- 1989 - Tim Berners-Lee proposes a global hypertext project, now known as the World Wide Web;
- 1992 - Ukraine establishes diplomatic relations with Cuba;
- 1994 - the first 32 women were ordained as priests of the Church of England at Bristol Cathedral;
- 1999 — The Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary join NATO;
- 2000 - Pope John Paul II publicly apologizes for the sins of the Catholic Church before humanity;
- 2003 - WHO issues a global alert about the SARS-CoV coronavirus outbreak.
What day is tomorrow in Ukraine and the world?
On March 12, Ukraine and the world celebrate Climate Coaching Action Day. This is an annual global initiative launched in March 2020 by Coaching at Work. Its goal is to raise awareness and stimulate action on climate change through coaching. This day brings together coaches, psychologists and organizations from around the world to discuss and implement practices aimed at supporting resilience and adaptation to climate challenges. Climate Coaching Action Day is an important initiative that brings together professionals from around the world to work together on the challenges associated with climate change. Through coaching and psychological support, this day promotes the development of resilience and adaptation, helping society respond more effectively to the environmental challenges of our time.
March 12 is also Sun-Earth Day. It is a global event that highlights the complex relationship between the Sun and the Earth, emphasizing its importance in our daily lives and in the universe at large. Launched in 2000 by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), the day aims to promote knowledge about the Sun and its profound influence on our planet.
And March 12 National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. This annual professional holiday falls on the second Wednesday in March. The day is dedicated to recognizing the important role that registered dietitians play in promoting healthy eating and improving the health of both individuals and communities.
March 12th is Home Office Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of effectively organizing your workspace at home, which has become especially relevant in today's environment, when many people work remotely.
March 12 is also World Day Against Cyber Censorship. This day was launched in 2008 by the international non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders with the support of Amnesty International to draw attention to the problem of restrictions on freedom of speech on the Internet and to support a single, censorship-free Internet accessible to everyone.
And March 12 is World Glaucoma Day. This initiative aims to raise awareness about glaucoma, a chronic eye disease that can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease that occurs as a result of increased intraocular pressure and damage to the optic nerve. The onset of the disease is often asymptomatic. If glaucoma is not treated, a person gradually loses vision until complete blindness occurs.
March 12 is celebrated as World Pineapple Day. This unofficial holiday was started in Hawaii in 1970, when Fresh Del Monte introduced a new pineapple variety called “Golden”, known for its special juiciness and sweetness. It was on March 12 that the first tasting of this variety took place, which became the beginning of the tradition of the celebration. Pineapple, originally from the tropical regions of America, was first described by European explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Sir Walter Raleigh, who encountered this fruit in the West Indies. In the 19th century, pineapples were even tried to be grown in Ukraine, particularly in the southwest, but due to the complexity of cultivation and high costs, they remained a symbol of luxury.
