What holiday is it today?
July 24, 2021, Saturday
Today are holidays, events: Events that happened on July 24 in the world, in various years Tomorrow: Memorial Day of Vladimir Vysotsky Day of St. Christopher (patron saint of motorists and traffic police)
Today is an Orthodox holiday: Great Martyr Euphemia All-Praised. Equal to the Apostles Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, in holy baptism Helena. St. Arkady of Vyazemsky, Novotorzhsky... Tomorrow: Martyrs Proclus and Hilary. Reverend Mikhail Malein. Venerable Arseny of Novgorod. Venerable Martyr Simon of Volomsk...
Today is a national holiday: Efimya Stozharnitsa. Olga Stradnitsa... Tomorrow: Proclus the Mourner...
Seasons
Seasons, four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) characterized by certain average temperatures. The period during which the Sun passes through one of these sectors is called the season. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere begin when the Sun passes through the initial circle of declination and its right ascension is 0° (vernal equinox). Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere occur when the sun's right ascension is 90° (summer solstice). Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere begin when the sun's right ascension is 180° (autumnal equinox). The beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere is considered to be the winter solstice, when the direct ascension of the Sun is 270°... Next: Seasons. Russian folk calendar. Monthly words...
Born
• Faustino Bocchi (1659-1741) - Italian artist.
• Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765) - Italian artist and architect.
• Charles Gounod (1818-1893) - French composer, conductor, teacher, organist.
• Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) artist, author of the panoramas “Defense of Sevastopol”, “Battle of Borodino”.
• Maurice Escher (1898-1972) - Dutch artist and author of prints.
• Krzysztof Zanussi (born 1939) - Polish film director, director and artistic director of the film studio TOR films “Tram to the Sky”, “Year of the Quiet Sun”, “Black Sun”).
Detail of the panorama “Defense of Sevastopol” by Franz Roubaud (1904) Photo: Commons.wikimedia.org Maurice Escher. Ambiguity. Photo: Wikipedia Antonio Verrio. The religious ecstasy of Saint Teresa. Photo: Wikipedia
Folk calendar about every day
Every day one season always replaces another and this determines a person’s way of life. In connection with this, a folk calendar was formed in which there were practically no nameless, unmarked days. Every day was special, had its own purpose. All this was determined by climate conditions and astrological phenomena.
A calendar is a system for counting periods of time. The first calendars arose a long time ago, in ancient times, because there was a need to measure time. The word calendar comes from the Latin words caleo - to proclaim and calendarium - debt book. This is due to the fact that in Ancient Rome the beginning of each month was especially proclaimed, and because it was customary to pay debts on the first day of the month. Different peoples counted time differently. Some calendars are based on the changing phases of the moon - lunar calendars; in others - the change of seasons - sunny; in others, the length of the year was coordinated with the change of seasons, and the counting of months was associated with the phases of the Moon. Such calendars are called lunisolar.
In Rus', the calendar was called a monthly calendar. Every day, the month book covered the entire year of peasant life, “describing” day by day, month after month, where each day had its own holidays or weekdays, customs and superstitions, traditions and rituals, natural signs and phenomena. The cyclical nature of the calendar is reminiscent of human life, where spring is youth, summer is heyday, autumn is the time of harvesting fruits (it’s good if there are some, otherwise you can live your life without collecting fruits), winter is the time of wisdom and peace. This cyclicality and rhythm determined the way of life of the farmer. The folk calendar was an agricultural calendar, which was reflected in the names of the months, folk signs, rituals and customs. Even the determination of the timing and duration of the seasons is associated with real climatic conditions. Hence the discrepancy between the names of the months in different areas... Next: Folk calendar...
Feast in honor of the Monk Martinian, who bore the name Michael in the world
Martinian, who was popularly known as Belozersky, was born in 1370. As a teenager, the young man went to receive instructions from the Monk Kirill. The fame of this saint was widespread, because he was known far beyond the borders of his native region. To gain wisdom and strengthen faith, young Martinian chose just such an experienced ascetic as a mentor.
Following his beloved teacher everywhere, the young man learned humility and other virtues. Remaining in obedience, the guy followed the example of the righteous man.
In order to be able to read religious texts and copy various spiritual literature himself, Martinian spent a lot of time learning to read and write. After the mentor recognized his talent for rewriting books, such an important task was entrusted to the hardworking guy.
Over time, Martinian's reputation only grew stronger. He was treated as a church minister who set an example for the youth. Initially, the clergy advocated for the man to be ordained as a hierodeacon, and then as a hieromonk, but over time the burden imposed began to weigh heavily on the blessed one. The monk decided that it would be better to move away from other members of the brethren in order to be able to pray to the Almighty day and night.
Fishing calendar for every day
The fishing calendar should not be taken as an absolutely indisputable truth. Fish biting is greatly influenced by a whole range of natural factors, as well as the influence on the nature of man himself. You must not forget that the fish’s bite depends and is determined not only by the calendar dates and biological cycles of their life, reflected in the calendar, but also, no less, by the state of their habitat; the bite also depends on weather conditions: air and water temperatures, cloudiness, wind direction and strength, etc... Next: Fishing calendar...
Pskov-Pechersk Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness”
Icon “Tenderness” of Pskov-Pechersk. 1520
The Pskov-Pechersk Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness” is a list of another famous icon of the Mother of God - “Vladimir”. The Pskov icon was painted and brought to the Pskov-Pechersk monastery by merchants Vasily and Theodore around one thousand five hundred and twenty-one. According to legend, it was this icon that saved Pskov from the troops of the Polish king Stefan Batory. On October 20, the Church remembers the miraculous deliverance of Polotsk from the invasion of Napoleon. The “Tenderness” icon was in the First Corps, which liberated the city in one thousand eight hundred and twelve. Through prayers in front of the Pskov-Pechersk Icon of “Tenderness,” miraculous healings occurred more than once.
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Orthodox calendar about every day
Orthodox calendar: Orthodox, Church and Christian holidays.
The church year is an alternation of weekdays and holidays. On weekdays, a person is called to work “by the sweat of his brow to earn his bread.” Holidays are given in order to feel liberation, to rise above the bustle and routine of the world, to feel involved in the highest of worlds, “where there are no illnesses, sorrows and sighs, but endless life.” Since ancient times, holiday cycles have been associated with the seasons. The pagans associated them with the worship of the forces of nature, the cult of which in the Old Testament was replaced by gratitude to the Creator for the universe. And although the connection between holidays and the seasons has not completely lost its power, since God is present in everything, in the plant and animal world, in human works, it nevertheless faded into the background, giving way to a spiritual foundation built on the Sacred Scriptures. The history of Orthodox holidays dates back to the times of the Old Testament. Each of the Orthodox holidays is dedicated to the remembrance of the most important events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, as well as the memory of saints... Next: Orthodox calendar...
Historical events
1876 - the Empire's Ministry of Internal Affairs banned the printing of educational and popular science books in Ukrainian.
1885 - the gift of the French people to the United States of America - the Statue of Liberty - arrived in New York on board the French steamer Isere.
1579 - English navigator Francis Drake, during a circumnavigation of the world, landed in the San Francisco area and declared this coast an English possession (“New Albion”).
1934 - the first test flight of the ANT-20, the largest aircraft in the world at that time.
1972 - American police arrested five intruders who installed electronic listening devices at the headquarters of the Democratic Party in the Watergate hotel complex, Washington. The so-called Watergate scandal that followed ended the political career of President Richard Nixon.
Faustino Bocchi. The wife's arrival. Photo: Wikipedia Giovanni Paolo Panini. St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Photo: Wikipedia
Russian folk calendar for every day
The word “sign” comes from the word “notice”, i.e. observe. As a result of observing what happens around a person every day, he accumulates life experience. This knowledge was passed down from generation to generation, carefully preserved and people trusted it as a sacred book. Many signs have come to us from the depths of centuries without losing their knowledge. Each of us is free to choose: to dismiss all this as an absurd superstition or to take a closer look at the signs and take the centuries-old experience of generations more seriously. Most of us, when taking exams, ask them to scold them, boasting about some kind of good fortune or luck, spit so as not to jinx them or knock on wood, take a detour if a black cat crossed the road, are afraid of the number 13 and much more. And who among us does not have lucky things, numbers? Who has never resorted to the help of fate at least once in their life, who has not believed in secrets? It’s as if everything connected with signs is hidden somewhere deep in our subconscious. Often we remember them mechanically, unconsciously, or just as a joke. But, undoubtedly, the signs contain a lot of accurate knowledge and practical wisdom of our ancestors. They cover all the characteristic, often difficult to perceive, natural phenomena. Signs have preserved a lot of what was in old folk holidays and customs; they help predict the weather, grow crops... Next: Folk signs...
Died
• Antonio Verrio (1639-1707) - Italian Baroque painter.
• Joseph Addison (1672-1719) - English writer, publicist, educator, politician, one of the founders of English journalism (play "Cato").
• Benedetto Luti (1666-1724) - Italian artist of the Baroque era.
• Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) - English painter and illustrator.
• Tatyana Yablonskaya (1917-2005) - Ukrainian artist, People's Artist of the USSR, Hero of Ukraine.
Benedetto Luti. Allegory of wisdom. Photo: Wikipedia Edward Burne-Jones. Enchanted Marilyn. Photo: Wikipedia Tatyana Yablonskaya. Morning. Photo: Wikipedia
Holiday calendar, dates and events of the year
All state and professional holidays in Russia, including significant World and International holidays, and other equally interesting holidays and events about every day.
The holiday has always kept pace with the history of mankind. Social time can be divided into three types: everyday life (weekdays), weekends and holidays. Everyday life is a series of practices repeated day after day and every day (work). Weekends are regular breaks from the rush of everyday life. It is believed that on weekends a person should restore his strength after working days. Day off, non-working day. A holiday is a day of celebration established in honor or in memory of someone or something. A day or series of days celebrated by the church in memory of a religious event or saint... Next: Calendar...
Holidays October 20 - Founding of the Russian Navy
Peter I spent a lot of effort on making “sea vessels possible.” On October 20, 1696, at his insistence, the Boyar Duma decided to create the Russian Navy. Shipbuilding as an industry was already actively developing in Voronezh, St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk and Ladoga.
The creation of the Azov and Baltic fleets, and later the Pacific and Northern fleets, led to the discovery of several geographical zones by Russian sailors. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky was founded in 1740; a year later, sailors reached the shores of America along the strait.
The modern navy is equipped with reliable military equipment: powerful military cruisers, nuclear submarines and anti-submarine ships.
Holidays October 20 - World Statistical Day
This day has been celebrated by decision of the UN Statistical Commission since 2010. During this time, each area of statistics has established its own standards and principles, and statistical reporting is being improved with the help of the UN Statistical Commission.
These data are important for measuring progress at national and international levels. Information about trends and forces relates to all aspects that affect our lives.
These statistics serve as the basis for government decisions aimed at changing lives. They are used in planning the construction of roads, schools, hospitals, and other economic and social development decisions. Without statistical data processing it is impossible to draw up budget and social programs.
Prayer book, Orthodox prayers for every day
Prayer is the most powerful means for healing all illnesses - both physical and mental. Prayers can be laudatory or grateful, petitionary and repentant. If we have offended God, sinned, we must ask Him for forgiveness, that is, repent. Such prayers are called repentant prayers. If everything is fine with us, if we and our loved ones are healthy and prosperous, if we have a place to live, something to wear, something to eat, we must glorify and thank God for this. Such prayers are called praise or thanksgiving. If some misfortune, illness, trouble or need happens, you need to ask God for help. Such prayers are called petitionary... Next: Orthodox prayers...
Gospel of Luke, chapter 5, verses 27-32
27 After this Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me.” 28 And he, leaving everything, rose up and followed Him. 29 And Levi made a great feast for him in his house; and there were many publicans and others who sat with them. 30 But the scribes and Pharisees murmured and said to His disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” 31 Jesus answered and said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Zodiac, astrological, eastern calendar. Zodiac signs
In ancient times, to establish the calendar, priests used knowledge of the positions of all the planets. Before the reform of Peter 1, the New Year was celebrated on the Day of the Autumn Equinox. On this day, according to ancient legend, the most peaceful treaty was concluded between the Great Race (ancient Slavs) and the Great Dragon (ancient Chinese) and it was approximately 7518 years ago... For the ancient Slavs, the calendar month corresponded to the lunar cycle from new moon to new moon, taking into account such Thus, the relationship of the entire annual cycle with astronomical and natural phenomena. There was no coherent calendar system. The main natural phenomena are still considered to this day to be the days of the solar equinox and solstice - the Slavic holidays Maslenitsa, Kupala, Ovsen and Kolyada. But during the time of Peter 1, all ancient Slavic calendars were abolished and a new Western European calendar from the Nativity of Christ (Julian calendar) was introduced, while the beginning of the calendar was moved to January 1. The Julian calendar (old style) did not take leap days into account and accumulated one extra day every 128 years. After the October Revolution in 1918, the Gregorian calendar (new style) was introduced in Russia, according to which an amendment of 13 days was introduced. The calendar of the ancient Slavs was based on two planets: the Sun and the Moon. And now they don’t use anything at all. The calendar has become static. There is no such thing as the calendar, it turns out, resting on some planet. Nobody even knows about it. There are just some standard numbers, there are months and holidays. The calendar is based on the Sun and Moon. Why is this so? Because these two luminaries influence the Earth. The Earth revolves around the Sun, and the Moon revolves around the Earth. And these two luminaries create the atmosphere on the planet. From here the calendar is built... Next: Astrological calendar...
The Orthodox Church will honor the martyrs Sergius of Nuromsky and Sergius the Obedient on October 20, 2021
On October 20, 2021, the entire Orthodox Church will celebrate the day of remembrance of St. Sergius of Nurom (Vologda), who was a miracle worker, monk and disciple of St. Sergius of Radonezh. People called October 20 (October 7, old style) “Sergei the Winter,” “Sergius the Chief,” or “Holy Bors.”
Sergius became a monk on Mount Athos, and in the second half of the 14th century he came to Rus', to the monastery of Sergius of Radonezh.
Having received consent from his abbot of the monastery, Sergius retired to the forests, to the Nurma River, where he built a chapel in gratitude to the Lord for making his wish come true. And later about forty monks settled near Sergius, wishing to lead an extremely secluded life. Together they were able to build the Temple of the Origin of the Honest Trees of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord and several cells.
The Spaso-Nuromsky Monastery was founded in 1387, and its buildings were entirely wooden. On the territory there were two churches - the Origin of the Honest Trees of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord and the Nativity of Christ. By 1714, 14 villages were assigned to the monastery, but it was closed in 1764 and later turned into a parish church, which in turn was closed in 1933. It is currently undergoing restoration.
According to some historical data, Sergius Nuromsky died in 1412. Church veneration of the saint began in 1546. About 80 miracles performed by the saint were described.
Dream books online, interpretation of dreams
A dream book is nothing more than an interpreter of dreams and dreams, a translator of dreams. Since ancient times, people have been using dream books; dreams have always been given great importance, and people have often noticed the prophetic properties of some dreams. The dream book can become your faithful assistant every day and throughout your life, thanks to the dream interpreter you can always make the right decisions, the dream book will help you resist temptations in time, and will warn you against wrong steps and frivolous actions. Further…
