Today, the world celebrates several important events at once: World Engineering Day , World Day Against Sexual Exploitation , and International Game Masters Day . Believers will honor the memory of the holy Monk Gerasimos of Jordan, and there are 302 days left until the New Year.
What is the church holiday today?
March 4 in the church calendar is the day of memory of the holy Monk Gerasim of Jordan. A famous saint who lived in the 5th century and became famous for his ascetic life and spiritual guidance. He was born in Lycia, Asia Minor, but spent most of his life on the banks of the Jordan River, where he founded a monastery. Gerasim was noted for his deep faith, prayers and humility. He maintained a very strict fast and often spent days in the desert, praying and meditating. It is known that he fed his disciples and travelers with bread collected from charitable residents, and he himself ate only once every two days. One of the legends associated with Gerasim tells how he cured a lion from a wound. As a sign of gratitude, the lion stayed to live near the monastery and even helped with work, such as herding cattle. This lion became a symbol of the saint's humility and mercy. Gerasim died in 475 and was canonized for his services to the Church and his holy life.
What not to do on March 4th
- It is better to postpone any medical interventions for another day.
- You should not keep broken or damaged things at home.
- Large purchases are prohibited.
Folk signs and traditions for March 4
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- they looked at what day it was: what the weather would be like next winter;
- a cloudless night - to a warm spring;
- sunny and clear weather indicates that there will be many berries in the forest in the summer;
- Many birds are already flying - it's getting really warm.
Unmarried girls used to tell fortunes on this day. They would run out of the house and see who they would meet on their way. If it was a woman, then the girl would definitely marry her lover this year.
Name day: what to name a child born on March 4
What are the name days today: Vasyl, Vyacheslav, Georgy, Grigory, Daniil, Alexander, Pavel, Jacob, Ulyana.
The talisman of a person born on March 4 is carnelian. One of the varieties of agate. Carnelian has long been considered a symbol of courage. In the Middle Ages, it was worn to protect against dark forces.
Born on this day:
- 1934 - Ukrainian poet Volodymyr Vykhrushch;
- 1946 - actor of the Lviv Maria Zankovetska Theater, People's Artist of Ukraine Petro Beniuk;
- 1949 - Ukrainian poet and composer Volodymyr Ivasyuk.
Memorable dates on March 4
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 4:
- 1152 - Frederick I becomes the next German king;
- 1386 - Grand Duke Jagiellon of Lithuania is elected King of Poland;
- 1472 - the magistracy of the Republic of Siena approves the charter of the oldest continuously operating bank in the world;
- 1493 - Pope Alexander VI issues a bull according to which all colonies of the New World were distributed between Spain and Portugal along 50° west longitude;
- 1750 - Kyrylo Razumovsky becomes Hetman of Ukraine;
- 1789 - The US Constitution is put into effect and the federal government begins operating under its current system of government;
- 1790 - administrative reform divides France into 83 departments;
- 1813 - ice cream is first served at a formal reception;
- 1837 - Chicago receives city status;
- 1849 - a new constitution of the Austrian Empire is adopted; Bukovina is proclaimed a crown land of the Habsburg Empire - the Duchy of Bukovina;
- 1857 - Britain recognizes the independence of Afghanistan by the Treaty of Paris;
- 1877 - German-American inventor Emil Berliner creates the carbon microphone; it was independently invented by Hughes and Edison;
- 1880 - New York's The Daily Graphic publishes the first halftone (rather than engraved) reproduction of a photograph;
- 1918 — The Ukrainian Central Rada adopts a resolution on the registration of Ukrainian citizenship;
- 1939 - the German government issues a decree legalizing the forced labor of Germany's Jewish population;
- 1950 — Walt Disney's film "Cinderella" is released in the United States, the first full-length animated film;
- 1955 - a small Japanese company, Sony, a newcomer to the market, begins producing pocket transistor receivers;
- 1966 - John Lennon declares that the Beatles have become more popular than Jesus Christ;
- 1975 - Charlie Chaplin is knighted;
- 1989 — the Ukrainian society “Memorial” named after Vasyl Stus is created;
- 1996 — Ukraine and Canada sign an agreement to prevent double taxation of businessmen;
- 2006 — the 45th station of the Kyiv Metro — “Vyrlytsia” — is opened;
- 2009 - The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir;
- 2013 — world premiere of the Ukrainian film “Delirium” (directed by Igor Podolchak) at the Fantasportu International Film Festival, Porto, Portugal;
- 2018 — poisoning of Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, United Kingdom.
What day is it today in Ukraine and the world?
On March 4, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Scrapbooking Industry Day. This is an unofficial but popular holiday among fans and professionals of scrapbooking - the art of creating photo albums, postcards and collages using various decorative elements. This day is dedicated to the development of scrapbooking as a creative industry. It is designed to unite designers, material manufacturers, bloggers, shops and simply enthusiastic people who love to preserve memories in a beautiful, creative form.
Also, March 4 is the World Day against Sexual Exploitation. This day is designed to draw public 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 become victims of sexual exploitation, especially women and children. Human trafficking is one of the most profitable illegal industries in the world. This day reminds us of the need for joint action to overcome sexual exploitation and protect human dignity.
And March 4 is International Gamemasters Day. This holiday is dedicated to gamemasters (GMs) or tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) hosts who create interesting, engaging worlds and lead players through epic adventures. The date of March 4 was chosen in honor of Gary Gygax, one of the creators of Dungeons & Dragons, who died on this day in 2008. Gygax is considered the “father of tabletop role-playing games,” and his contribution to the development of gaming culture is difficult to overestimate.
March 4th is the birthday of the microphone. It was on this day in 1877 that American inventor Emile Berliner filed a patent for one of the first prototypes of the microphone. A microphone is a device that converts sound vibrations into electrical signals. It plays a key role in music, radio, television, theater, podcasts, streaming, communications, and more.
Also, March 4 is World Engineering Day. This is an official holiday established by UNESCO in 2019 to highlight the importance of engineering in the development of society and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Engineers create innovative solutions to environmental, technical and social challenges. They develop technologies for clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, water supply, transportation, etc. The role of science, mathematics and technology in the future of humanity is emphasized.
And March 4 is World Obesity Day. It aims to raise awareness about the problem of obesity, its impact on health and the need for a comprehensive approach to solving it. According to WHO, obesity is a global epidemic: more than 1 billion people in the world are overweight or obese. 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.
