On January 31, the church calendar commemorates the memory of the holy moneyless saints Cyrus and John, who lived in the 3rd-4th centuries, writes IZ. Saint Cyrus was a doctor who helped the sick free of charge, and his disciple John left military service to join this mission. Together they healed people both physically and spiritually. During the persecution of Christians, they were arrested and executed for refusing to renounce their faith. Because of this, they are revered as martyrs who remained faithful to their beliefs until the end.
Among the folk signs associated with this day is observing the weather: if the firewood does not burn well, this indicates warming, and the loud croaking of crows predicts a blizzard. It was believed that conflicts in the family should be avoided on this day, because quarrels can drag on for a long time. There was also a tradition of carefully observing the moon: if rings appeared around it, it indicated a fruitful year.
This day is celebrated as a professional holiday for jewelers all over the world. Jewelry has a thousand-year history, and ancient jewelry was made from natural materials and served not only as decoration, but also as amulets. Today, jewelers combine traditional techniques with modern technologies, creating unique products that have not only aesthetic but also cultural value. January 31 is also dedicated to zebras – this day is designed to remind us of the importance of protecting wild animals and preserving their natural environment.
Among the historical events that occurred on this day are the adoption in 1865 of the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which abolished slavery, as well as the launch of the first American satellite, Explorer 1, in 1958. In 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the EU, which became one of the most important political events of the decade. This day was also marked by significant scientific discoveries that influenced the further development of world history.
Recall that we previously wrote about church events, traditions, and historical dates on January 30
