But it is worth noting that every year World Sick Day is celebrated on February 11, and not on May 13, when it was approved. This is connected with another event that occurred in the middle of the 19th century. It was on this day that the appearance of the Virgin Mary of Lourdes took place in the city of Lourdes in France, who then healed all those who suffered, making herself a symbol of all the sick. After which this small place in the south of France became a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. But World Sick Day is increasingly drawing people's attention to the problems that all sick people on the planet face face to face. Attracting people to empathize and support the sick occurs by organizing all kinds of events and promotions that are held on this date. Also on February 11, solemn masses are held, during which Catholics empathize with all the oppressed.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science (also known as Girls in New Technologies) is a new holiday that falls on February 11th. It was created on the initiative of the International Telecommunication Union, which was the first to encourage women and girls to actively participate in the development of modern telecommunications technologies. The first celebrations took place in 2016. The Office of Electronic Communications, together with partners, organized a conference dedicated to the presence of women and men in the new technology industry. The purpose of the celebration is to recognize the key role of women and girls in science and technology. This is an opportunity to remind you of the challenges young women face every day. Violence, forced marriage and difficult access to education are still commonplace in many places around the world. Antonio Guterres said that “on this holiday, I urge you to abandon prejudice and invest more in education for women and girls, increase career prospects, professional development, so that all people can have access to innovative forms of self-development. During this day, we plan to focus on girls' rights and their chances for progress. The goal is also to support girls in their dreams, motivate them to study, and help build self-esteem. We want to encourage girls who follow their dreams and want to make an impact. We believe that each of them should grow and be confident that they can become whoever they want to be.” The International Telecommunication Union, as the first organization, drew attention to the fact that the modern technology sector is developing very dynamically, but with a certain advantage towards men. Representatives of organizations from around the world decided to take active measures to promote the information and communication technology industry among women and girls, since the creation of mature information societies must be balanced in all dimensions. This is a very important day in history for all women and girls and for equality. The modern world once again shows that it is developing in the right direction, and there is no place for hatred and discrimination.

From an esoteric point of view, the relationship between a person and the outside world is a constant exchange of resources, in particular energy. The equivalent of the forces spent on its development is money. It has long been noted that the more a person spends, the more money comes back to him. This phenomenon is explained by the law of energy exchange of the Universe. To open and increase cash flow, you need to learn to say goodbye to finances easily. Therefore, funny Cash Wires are celebrated on February 11th. The initiators of the celebration, which will appeal to spendthrifts and spendthrifts, are unknown. According to tradition, on February 11, people go shopping, leaving a certain amount of money in stores without regret. The creators of the holiday are convinced that in order for cash to return to your wallet throughout the year, you must first spend it. In the cartoon “38 Parrots,” one of the characters, a monkey, argues: “It’s very interesting to be well-mannered! You’ll offer someone something. Someone will offer you something. Beauty!” The ability to give and receive in return is the basis of love for one’s neighbor and the interconnection of living beings. Money obeys the cosmic law of energy exchange, thanks to which the creation of all things occurs. A person should remember this horse of the universe every time he helps others physically or financially. You can say goodbye to money in various ways, for example, going to the store to do some shopping. One of the options for opening a financial channel is to help those in need. In this case, it is very important to convey the right thoughts: you should do charity with all your heart and without the expectation that you will get credit for it. If a person donates money selflessly, the world responds in kind. “Charity is only charity when it is a sacrifice,” wrote L.N. Tolstoy. In many religions of the world, part of the rituals performed by believers for the holiday is helping the suffering. According to Vedic astrology, Jyotish one should resort to charity not when one is rich, but in order to become rich. Followers of Hinduism believe that small donations and alms help purify incoming money. A person must learn not only to receive them, but also to give them selflessly. Cash transfers are a great opportunity to practice this skill. Saturday is considered the day of Saturn in the Vedanga, an ancient treatise with practical guidance on the six branches of knowledge, which includes Joitish. The planet's wards are people in the service sector - waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers, massage therapists, etc. Leaving them a tip on Saturday helps to appease the energies of Saturn and get the money back exactly a year later in triple the amount. If February 11 falls on the 6th day of the week, cash transfers will be especially effective.

Magical stories told before bedtime immerse children in the world of wonders and incredible adventures that happen to fictional characters. Vasilisa the Wise and Koschey the Immortal, Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf, Elena the Beautiful and the Serpent Gorynych - these fairy-tale heroes are familiar to us from childhood. Thanks to oral folk art, a connection between generations is realized, children become familiar with Russian culture, master their native language, gradually realizing how rich and beautiful it is. Evening reading helps you quickly get into the world of dreams. The child is lulled by the traditional beginnings “once upon a time in a certain kingdom, in a certain state,” sayings “neither to say in a fairy tale, nor to describe with a pen,” “soon the fairy tale is told, but not soon the deed is done,” and threefold repetitions. Reading before bed "Golden Fish" by A.S. Pushkin, “The Little Humpbacked Horse” by P.P. “Ershova”, “Puss in Boots” by C. Pierrot are an indispensable attribute of a happy childhood. In honor of the long-standing tradition, an unusual holiday was established - Bedtime Stories Day, which is celebrated on February 11. The story of ordinary people and heroes endowed with special abilities, wizards and animals who can speak and perform miracles lulls not only children, but also adults. Scheherazade is considered the most famous storyteller of bedtime stories. The vizier's daughter came up with an unusual way to avoid the execution that threatened her. Every evening for a thousand and one nights, she told King Shahryar about the incredible adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor and other fictional heroes. The writer's talent saved Scheherazade's life. What makes fairy tales magical is not only the plot and characters, but also the structure of the narrative. As a rule, they begin with an intriguing plot - an unusual event that happens to the heroes. Triple repetitions of actions (“they walked for three days and three nights”) or characters (“the father had three sons,” the three-headed Serpent Gorynych) are due to the fact that the Slavs considered the number “3” sacred, endowing it with magical powers. This digital symbolism not only paints us a unique picture of the Russian universe, but also contains a cultural code, of which a person who has been listening to fairy tales since childhood becomes a part. Characters of oral folk art throughout their very eventful lives fight enemies, find strange things, save people, win back lovers and perform other feats. The miracles performed by the heroes attract and fascinate, instilling in listeners faith in witchcraft and the existence of the other world. In honor of Bedtime Stories Day, parents and grandparents remember stories they have known since early childhood and tell them to their children before bed. The darkness outside the window and the leisurely narration of a loved one contribute to immersing a child in a world of wonders. In honor of the holiday, adults who are far from home and cannot personally lull the baby to sleep call to tell their beloved child about Ilya Muromets, the Princess and the Pea, Emelya or Thumbelina.

The bustle of family everyday life, love passions and painful partings, friendly gatherings until the morning are an important part of our lives. However, even the most sociable and sought-after person needs privacy. Sometimes, for various reasons, relationships with the opposite sex do not work out. However, this forced pause that has come in personal life does not bother a person at all. People who have consciously made a choice in favor of solitude celebrate February 11 as the Day of Contented Solitude. For some, happiness is associated with active involvement in social life, the cycle of events on the love front and the presence of a partner. For other people, life and leisure time spent alone is preferable. This lifestyle is conscious and does not cause discomfort. This choice does not exclude communication with friends, visits to relatives and meetings with former classmates. However, singles (from the English single - one), as such people are called in Europe and America, prefer to live in a kind of emotional and social isolation. And they are happy with the current circumstances. Often this state of affairs is not a pathology. Loneliness can be situational - for example, after a breakup with a partner or moving to a new place of residence. Contrary to popular belief, it is often chosen not by introverts, but by extroverts - they feel comfortable relaxing in solitude from endless communication with others. A home where only pets can be living creatures is their comfort zone. Sometimes people with complex personalities or high demands on their partners make the choice in favor of loneliness. It is difficult for such men to find their ideal, therefore, being maximalists, they become bachelors. Society has long reconsidered its attitude towards singles. Now a woman living alone is not perceived as an old maid. The absence of family and children is her conscious choice. Often solitude is associated with the processes of internal development and formation of a person. To form our own “I,” we need to spend some time alone. Sometimes this path of spiritual improvement becomes a way of life, for example, among Buddhist monks or Orthodox schema-monks. The theme of loneliness was one of the main ones in the works of French existentialists of the early twentieth century. Camus, Sartre, Heidegger and Simone de Beauvoir believed that each person is unique and inimitable, therefore, being part of society, he can never be fully understood by others. He needs to come to terms with forced personal loneliness - an inevitable fact of life associated with the unsolvable problem of the differences between people. Celebrating Satisfied Staying Single Day reinforces the fact that solitude can be a conscious attitude and is not always associated with low self-esteem and inner emptiness. Sometimes this choice is justified by unwillingness to take responsibility for other people - partners, children. A person who is in consciously chosen solitude often feels happier than a member of a large family in which no one needs him and where everyone lives on their own. “Nobody loves or understands me!” - this is their life message. Therefore, the holiday of February 11 is celebrated by people who are honest with themselves and those around them - they are happy with their loneliness and call for respect for their life choices.

February 11 is European Emergency Number Day (European 112 Day). This number is known almost everywhere in the EU, because human life and health largely depend on the actions of specialists. This number is considered uniform and is valid throughout the European Union. Since 2008, users of mobile phones and landlines have had an excellent opportunity to quickly and completely free dial 112 to report an incident. The emergency service has become so popular that 112 has become its symbol. Interestingly, the date was not chosen by chance. No, nothing special happened in Europe or in the world on this day, but it is the date February 11 that includes all the numbers that are included in 112. This day began to be celebrated at the beginning of the 21st century, when emergency services became commonplace. It is difficult to say even approximately how many people were helped by professionals, how many people were saved, brought back to life, protected from criminals, taken out of the fire and provided with other assistance. Surely the number is in the hundreds of thousands, maybe tens of millions if we are talking about EU countries. Gradually, this practice spread to the countries of Eastern Europe and other states outside the EU. Yes, there are differences, of course, but in general the principle of operation is similar. In particular, number 112 operates in Iceland, Kosovo, Georgia, although formally they are not members of the EU. And now many states are focusing on this format of interaction with citizens. Of course, along with this number there are others, for example, phones that are dedicated to fire fighting, crime prevention, etc. But a single service is convenient precisely because it allows people to save time, not to look for special service numbers, but to quickly request help directly from their car, mobile or landline phone. This day is celebrated very widely. Especially on a large scale in Germany, France and some other countries of Western Europe. Traditionally, events are organized to popularize this service and inform the population about how to behave in certain emergency situations. On this day, it is customary to reward distinguished employees who, often risking their own lives, saved people. On this day they also remember service veterans who have worked in this system for more than one year. In addition, festive events and concerts are organized. In European countries, the television broadcasting network is also changing, more programs are appearing aimed at allowing people to see with their own eyes how emergency services work from the inside, how the operator receives calls and reacts to the situation. You can also find out what requirements apply to people who want to work in this system. Of course, it requires endurance, courage, organization, and good physical characteristics. On this day, it is customary to remember those rescuers who died while providing assistance to people in trouble. Unfortunately, this is an integral part of such ministry. Often it is firefighters, police officers, and rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations who take the first blow. In Germany and some other countries, concerts and congratulatory events are held on February 11th. Volunteers are also becoming more active, helping emergency workers, and doing so free of charge. Gradually, this holiday is becoming more recognizable and popular in Eastern European countries. In particular, in Moscow and other cities of Russia, number 112 is the only number for calling the emergency gas service, emergency medical services, police, Emergencies Ministry employees and firefighters.

The concept of family values ​​and the institution of marriage in the modern world are subject to significant deformation. This is due to the declining role of the church in the life of society, people’s craving for hedonism and life for their own pleasure, the sexual revolution and other factors. The traditions of large families in Europe and America have become a thing of the past, and same-sex couples and transgender people have begun to marry. However, in many cultures and national traditions, the unit of society, consisting of a husband and wife, is still its basis and stronghold of moral values. On the initiative of Catholic believers, since 1983, World Marriage Day has been celebrated every second Sunday in February. The holiday encourages people to return to traditional values ​​- love between a man and a woman, fidelity, mutual respect in the family, willingness to give in and sacrifice their interests for the sake of their partner. The need to establish World Marriage Day was first expressed in 1981 by several Catholic couples from the town of Baton Rouge, located in Louisiana. They asked the governor, mayor and bishop to support their initiative to celebrate February 14 instead of Valentine's Day with the slogan "We Believe in Marriage." Their request found a response in the hearts of representatives of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter religious program, which was created with the goal of improving the life together of married couples. The Catholic Marriage Movement initiated the first celebration of World Marriage Day in 1983. It was decided to celebrate the celebration annually on the second Sunday of February. Pope John Paul II gave his blessing for World Marriage Day in 1993. In honor of the holiday, special church services, essay competitions on the topic of family values, renewal of wedding vows, etc. are held in Catholic churches. Worldwide Marriage Encounter first came up with the idea of ​​promoting marriage back in 1952 on the initiative of the Spanish priest Gabriel Calvo. He developed a weekend program for couples from Barcelona, ​​which later became successful throughout the country. Thanks to Father Calvo’s speech in 1966 in Caracas at the International Conference of Christian Family Movements, Weekend meetings began to be held by Spanish-speaking couples from the United States and Latin American countries. In 1969, a board was created to coordinate and expand the program throughout the United States and Canada. In the fall of 1971, the movement began international expansion. The idea of ​​the Baton Rouge couple was in tune with the concept of Worldwide Marriage Encounter, which is now offered to Catholics from more than 100 countries. Therefore, the organization supported the initiative to celebrate World Marriage Day and continues to popularize it in order to preserve families and traditional religious values.

Autism Sunday is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of February. It is also known as the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. The holiday originates in Great Britain and has been celebrated since 2002. Two years earlier, British citizens Charika and Ivan Corea initiated a public campaign to raise public awareness about autism and Asperger's syndrome. The couple became involved in activism after their son Charlie was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. In addition to raising awareness among citizens, they insisted on more active research into the causes of the disease. With the assistance of a number of public figures, 2002 was declared the UK's Year of Autism Awareness. On February 9 of the same year, the first Autism Sunday took place. It was marked by a service dedicated to this disorder, held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. It was attended by government officials, public figures and media representatives. Since then, Autism Sunday has been included in our calendar. It is supported by a number of influential politicians and many church leaders around the world. Organizers and participants call on the world community to pay attention to the problems of people with autism spectrum disorders. The diagnosis of autism refers to a disorder of the brain. The reasons for its occurrence are still not known for certain. It has only been proven so far that the disorder is associated with genes that affect the maturation of synaptic connections in the human brain. A number of researchers believe that it is provoked by the interaction of many genes. Other scientists cite genetic mutations as the cause. But there is no exact answer yet. The only thing in which world medicine has advanced is in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders. If a few decades ago such people were simply considered strange or having some other mental illness, today they receive a diagnosis and properly selected therapy. A characteristic feature of people with autism is a rejection of social relationships and, in general, an inability to build social connections, that is, to interact with other people. They demonstrate a deficit in emotional expression. Autism today is most often diagnosed in childhood, between 3 and 5 years of age. It is at this time that deviations in the child’s behavior become obvious. The disease has a number of symptoms, including: • Avoidance of eye contact. • Reluctance to communicate with peers. • Avoidance of touch. • Increased sensitivity to certain loud sounds. • Frequent tantrums of the child for no apparent reason. • Delayed speech development, incoherent or absent speech. • Lack of reaction in the child to his name, turning to it.• Increased concentration on one activity.• Formation of daily rituals or drawing up routes from which you cannot deviate.• Repetition of the same type of movements. In some cases of autism, intelligence is not affected, in others there is mental retardation. Selective intelligence is also often observed in patients. These are great successes in a certain field, concentration on a certain branch of science, subject or any activity to the detriment of other areas of life. There is no cure for autism today; we can only talk about eliminating the symptoms. Sometimes specialists prescribe drug therapy to correct the condition. But in most cases, behavioral treatment is sufficient. It involves developing communication and self-service skills.

The task of the tax service is to monitor compliance with taxation laws, the accuracy of their calculations, the timeliness and completeness of payments and state taxes being entered into the budget. The President of Azerbaijan is of the opinion that it is easier to regulate a market economy with the help of taxes. The economy will only become strong when every citizen pays taxes for the benefit of the country. Fraudsters hide a large amount of income from the state, and these problems are successfully solved by the tax service. It becomes clear how important the role of this authority is for the state and each citizen individually. The role of the tax service is difficult to overestimate - it is one of the most influential and effective structures of government, a guarantor of economic security, which, among other things, ensures the implementation of social and economic policies. The state provides training and education for specialists on the basis of economic educational institutions or economic faculties. Advanced training of specialists is carried out with the assistance of educational institutions at educational institutions of Azerbaijan. On February 11, the Day of Workers of the Tax Service of Azerbaijan, employees are awarded bonuses and insignia for high performance in their work. After all, truly competent and efficient work of the tax industry is ensured by qualified, well-trained and experienced specialists. Therefore, it is they who receive well-deserved congratulations on this day.

At the beginning of February, Japan celebrates State Founding Day. This holiday was declared in 1872 by Emperor Meiji (1852-1912). At the age of seventeen he became the first ruler of the restoration era. For several centuries, Japanese emperors lived in Kyoto, practically removed from power by the hereditary shogunate. The monarchy was representative in nature, and the country was ruled by a large feudal warlord supported by a clan of relatives. In the history of Japan, three shogunates are known, lasting from 1192 to 1867 with short intervals. Periodically, the emperors tried to regain full power over the country, but only in 1868 this attempt was crowned with success. It was no coincidence that Meiji chose February 11, because according to legend, it was on this date in 660 that the legendary ancestor of the emperors, Jimmu, ascended the throne. Jimmu was a descendant of the gods and descended from the main deity of the Shinto pantheon, Amaterasu Omikami. Jimmu united the disparate pieces of Japan and founded the first state entity. There are legends and tales about Jimmu; he is considered the second-ranking deity; many temples where Shintoists pray were built in his honor. By showing the continuity of the dynasty of the emperors of the chrysanthemum throne, Meiji, first of all, emphasized the legitimacy of his power and restored the divine cult of the emperor. According to Shinto, the country's main religion, the emperor is the descendant of the major gods, and the rest of the Japanese are descended from lower-ranking gods called kami. Those who died in war For their country, To live forever, Let me write down your names For the future. The holiday did not immediately catch on, partly because before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar it fell on the Japanese New Year and in rural areas they tried to include local deities among the revered ones. However, with the opening of schools in all, even the most remote areas of the country, and the implementation of the policy of exalting the god-emperor in them, the holiday became one of the most revered in the country. By supporting good and stopping evil, Let's make this country no worse than other countries. Meiji rule was characterized not only by universal education, but also by rapid economic and industrial growth. Having received a country devastated by civil war with enslaving treaties imposed by Western countries, the emperor carried out reforms that in a short time allowed Japan to stand on a par with other world powers. Now this day is not celebrated as brightly as before the Second World War. The imperial family comes out with congratulations to the Japanese, national flags are hung in the streets, solemn processions and festivals are held. Since this day of the calendar is red, many Japanese simply use it as a day off. Tourists are very surprised that on this day neither banks nor shops are open in Japan.

Every year on February 11, the Republic of Cameroon, a Central African state, celebrates National Youth Day. This holiday began to be celebrated for the first time in 1961. For Cameroonians, this year was marked by the reunification of two parts of the state: western (British) and eastern (French). This happy moment for the local residents meant the unification of the African people into one country, divided since the First World War territorially between the two metropolitan states of England and France. In 1967, Youth Day began to be officially celebrated by Cameroonians. Every year, starting on February 4, Youth Week opens in Cameroon. At this time, youth rallies, symposiums, concerts, and conferences take place. The leading youth of the African country demonstrate their achievements and promote a healthy lifestyle. In the week preceding the official holiday, educational events are held: issues of combating AIDS, drug addiction, and dangerous diseases are discussed. Among the main slogans of the celebration of Youth Day in Cameroon:• the problems of climate warming and the role of youth in saving the planet,• the fight against poverty,• crime among youth,• organization of leisure time,• migration flows,• entrepreneurial potential of youth, creation of new jobs,• religion and youth,• the right to education. During the week, young Cameroonians take part in sports competitions, attend exhibitions, compositions, and concerts. During this time, Cameroonian youth receive information about various programs to empower young people: issues of housing, employment, entrepreneurship, education, providing for families with children. February 11th is the culmination of the celebration of National Youth Day in Cameroon. The holiday is intended to show the importance of the role of youth in the social, political, cultural, and economic spheres of the state. In the capital of the Republic, Yaoundé, dignitaries congratulate residents on the holiday. National Youth Day plays an important role in the lives of young people. He raises the problems of employment and affordable education, ensuring a decent life for the population of Cameroon. The festival showcases the talents of young people and their enormous potential in the development of the country.

The ship's birthday is a conventional date. However, the holiday is loved all over the world. Including in the post-Soviet space, where among fans of ships and locomotives there have always been many boys and girls of all ages. If the first part of the question is quite simple - on February 11, 1809, the American Fulton patented a ship with a steam engine, then the answer to the second is far from so clear. The steamer definitely has more than one birthday. For starters, a quarter century before Fulton, French inventor and priest Claude Geoffroy d'Abban also demonstrated the steamboat to the world. And, although the ship sailed only 365 meters along the Seine, these can also be considered “first steps.” After all, the Wright brothers' plane didn't make a transatlantic flight either. The failure disappointed the French abbot, and he did not continue the experiments. But others continued. And the first working ship, the Charlotte Dundes, appeared already in 1801. That is, February 11, therefore, is not a birthday, but rather a belated issuance of a new birth certificate. There is evidence that they knew what steam engines were and how they worked back in antiquity. They were described by Heron of Alexandria. However, it’s hard to believe in the existence of steamships at that time. More precisely, I don’t believe it at all. Wooden ships, insufficiently efficient fuel, the inability to make a reliable boiler - these are only some of the obvious obstacles. The holiday was loved by children from all over the world. Perhaps the study of steam mechanisms is my favorite physical experiment. In the United States, this day is sometimes celebrated with model steamship races made by students. Recently, this way of spending leisure time has become popular outside the United States. Even a sixth grader can make the most primitive steam engines with his own hands. And boys love to make boats. Also on this day, museum ships are visited, of which there are quite a lot all over the world. But there are very few working steamships left, unlike working steam locomotives. However, in Russia you can take an excursion on the paddle steamer N.V. Gogol, which still makes voyages along the Northern Dvina. "Old Man", which is already more than 110 years old, is the pride of Pomorye (this is the official title), the property of Russia. Such routes attract attention not only on the ship’s birthday, but on all other days of the year.

The Virgin Mary is one of the most revered saints in Christianity. The Mother of God showed her image to believers many times. One of the first miracles recognized by the church was the sight of the Virgin Mary in 1531 in the vicinity of Mexico City by the Indian Juan Diego. The second time the phenomenon occurred was in 1858 in the French city of Lourdes. The saint was seen by 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. In honor of this event, Catholics annually celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11. The town, located in the southwest of France in the Hautes-Pyrenees department, is one of the largest centers of Christian pilgrimage. About 5 million believers visit the once provincial Lourdes every year. Pilgrims hope for a miracle of healing or relief from physical and spiritual suffering. Among the people who ask Our Lady for mercy, there are both Catholics and Muslims, Hindus and atheists. Created in Lourdes since the apparition in 1858, a medical committee studies and registers miraculous healings, of which there are more than 7 thousand. The Catholic Church has so far officially recognized 67 cases. Several apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary were documented in a grotto near the French city of Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous, an illiterate girl from a poor family. The first time this happened was on February 11, when she and her brother and sister went to collect brushwood in the forest. The second was on February 14, when the girl and her friends went to the grotto to read the rosary and again saw the “beautiful lady.” On February 21, the Mother of God appeared before 100 praying Catholics. At her request, Bernadette, to whom the Virgin Mary gives a short prayer, performs an act of repentance for sinners and asks to build a chapel on the site of the grotto. On March 25, during the next apparition, the Mother of God answers the girl’s question about her name: “Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou,” which means “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Bernadette conveys the words in Latin, without knowing their meaning, to the abbot of the local temple. The triumph of the Annunciation is the culminating moment in the history of the phenomenon. After this, a chapel is erected in the grotto, and the source, which in the future will supply 100 thousand liters of water daily, is recognized as holy. In total, the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette 18 times. This strengthened the faith of a simple and modest girl, who, after working as a nurse, later became a nun. Bernadette Soubirous died at the age of 35 in 1879 and was canonized in 1933. In 1862, the church officially recognized the apparition of the Virgin Mary as true and approved the veneration of Our Lady of Lourdes. In 1883, due to an increase in the flow of believers, construction of a new temple with 15 chapels began. Upon its completion in 1901, the local church was able to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes in grand style, welcoming millions of pilgrims from all over the world.

On February 11 (the old style date is January 29), according to the folk calendar, Laurentian Day is celebrated, named in honor of the Monk Lawrence of Pechersk, who lived in the 12th century. According to legend, the saint dedicated his life to serving the Lord, wanting to become a hermit monk. But the brethren of the monastery dissuaded the saint from seclusion, considering it a difficult test. Soon Lavrenty secretly went to another monastery and secluded himself there. For his devotion and constant prayers, God endowed Lawrence with the gift of healing from serious illnesses, including the treatment of those possessed by demons. Once in the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery, the saint cured many parishioners through prayer. After his death, Lawrence was elevated to the rank of saint, and the people began to pray to him for the healing of eye diseases and blindness. According to legends, during the Laurentian snowstorms, all the evil spirits came to light and carried out pogroms with the help of wind and snow: they covered courtyards and roads with snowdrifts, broke tree branches, and tore roofs from homes. But the dirty tricks of the witches were more dangerous. They found grass that was not covered with snow and made creases in it, causing damage. It was believed that the more the grass in the area was twisted, the more fractures there were, the more damage was caused. Sometimes the witches twisted their hair or sprinkled grave soil on the grass. Damage was done for a meager harvest, for the illness or death of the owner of the plot, for the death of livestock. Its action worked if a person inadvertently cut off the enchanted bunch. In order to remove the witches' creases, experienced healers were called in. They used a poker or an aspen stake, split at the end, read incantations and burned the pulled out hay. Wanting to protect the property from the machinations of witches, thistle branches were stuck in the corners of the plot and yard to repel evil spirits. It was also set on fire in the stove in order to fumigate the chimney and prevent the witch from getting into the house through it. On Laurentian day the weather could change. Sometimes it was like early spring with a drop, and other times like a harsh winter with snowstorms. Looking at the billowing smoke, the peasants prepared for the warmth. Long-burning logs in the stove meant rapid warming. If you noticed a moon with a red tint, strong gusts of wind were expected. But the new moon foreshadowed similar weather for the first two weeks of the next month, and the new moon for the second two.

Orthodox holidays on February 11:

Cathedral of Ekaterinburg Saints

Memorial Day of St. Lawrence of Turov