Today, March 11, is World Plumber's Day, and also honors the memory of Saint Sophrony, Patriarch of Jerusalem. On this day, it is customary to observe certain traditions and prohibitions, as well as remember important events that occurred in the history of Ukraine and the world. IZ writes about this with reference to the material of TSN.
Content
- Church holiday March 11: Commemoration of Saint Sophronius
- What not to do on March 11
- Folk signs and traditions on March 11
- Name day on March 11: how to name a child
- Memorable dates March 11
- What holidays are celebrated on March 11?
Church holiday March 11: Commemoration of Saint Sophronius
On March 11, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Sophronius, Patriarch of Jerusalem. Sophronius was born in 560 in Damascus, Byzantine Empire. He received a good education and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where he visited monasteries and holy places. In 580, Sophronius was tonsured a monk in Egypt, and in 634 he was elected Patriarch of Jerusalem.
During his patriarchate, Sophronius convened a Synod that condemned the Monothelite heresy. When the Muslims conquered the Levant, Sophronius led the defense of Jerusalem. He surrendered the city to the Caliph Umar, concluding a treaty that guaranteed freedom of religion for Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians. The saint died on March 11, 638, in Alexandria, leaving behind him the lives of the saints and other theological works.
What not to do on March 11
There are several prohibitions on this day:
- You can't chase birds out of your yard – they start building nests, and chasing them away can bring misfortune.
- Don't waste small coins – this can lead to a loss of financial stability.
- It is forbidden to curse, argue, and swear – bad words can attract negative energy into the home.
Folk signs and traditions on March 11
Among our ancestors, it was customary to pay attention to the natural phenomena of this day:
- Rooks circle in the sky and then drop sharply – it's time to expect rain.
- Crows are sitting on the ground – a severe cold snap is approaching.
- If you hear the singing of the zozula on this day, you need to shake your wallet to attract wealth and prosperity.
Name day on March 11: how to name a child
Name days are celebrated by: Vasyl, Georgy, Ivan, Yefim.
The talisman of this day is sardonyx, a stone that protects against dark forces and helps preserve family warmth. In ancient times, it was used to treat infertility.
Memorable dates March 11
• 843 — establishment of the holiday “Triumph of Orthodoxy” and restoration of icon veneration.
• 1669 — the beginning of the most destructive eruption of Mount Etna.
• 1702 — The first daily newspaper, The Daily Courant, is published in London.
• 1938 — occupation of Austria by German troops.
• 1941 — signing of the Lend-Lease Act in the USA.
• 1990 — A democratic government comes to power in Chile.
• 2011 — Great Tohoku earthquake in Japan and the accident at the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant.
• 2020 — WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic.
What holidays are celebrated on March 11?
World Plumbing Day is a professional holiday established by the World Plumbing Council in 2010. The purpose of the holiday is to draw attention to the importance of plumbing systems for human health and safety. Thanks to high-quality sanitation and clean water, it is possible to prevent the spread of many diseases and improve the quality of life.
World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Cinema is a holiday founded by Mahdi K. Alwaji. It aims to promote Muslim culture, overcome stereotypes, and promote dialogue between different religions and cultures.
We remind you that we previously wrote about what holidays are celebrated on March 10.