The bright Orthodox holiday of the Ascension of the Lord is usually celebrated on the 40th day after Easter. This date falls on the same day of the week every year - Thursday. The great Christian holiday is associated with a significant event in New Testament history - the Ascension of the Savior Jesus Christ, his ascension to heaven as a miraculous proof of victory over death. This is a huge holiday that simultaneously marks the joy of meetings and the joy of separation. The church holiday has several semantic interpretations. The day when the Son of God ascended to his father is a symbol of the Second Coming and the Supreme Judgment, where the path to heaven will be opened for those who led a righteous life. The holiday is associated with a touching moment of returning home. This is the last day of the life of Christ and his ministry on earth, when the physical state was forever “transformed” into the spiritual. The Gospel texts say that after the Resurrection, Jesus spent time with his disciples, had conversations with them about the Kingdom of God and the further preaching of biblical tenets. On the 40th day, Jesus, together with his apostles, entered the Great Mount of Olives. He gave the last instructions, blessed the disciples, raised his hands and began to slowly lift off the ground and rise to the sky, gradually disappearing behind a cloud. Two angels appeared before the astonished congregation and proclaimed the ascension of Jesus. Scripture says that the son of God became the right hand of the Lord, and his spiritual presence remained on earth forever. The disciples returned to Jerusalem with the joyful news of their ascension into the Kingdom. The first celebrations took place in the 4th century, as evidenced by the records of Gregory of Nyssa and John the Baptist. At the same time, Queen Helen built a temple on Mount Maslyanitsa, where the imprint of Jesus’ foot was preserved on one of the stones. The day before the Feast of the Ascension, churches hold Easter “givings”. On Bright Thursday, the clergy put on snow-white robes, which symbolize the Divine Light, and perform the liturgy. Then, under the ringing of bells, the Gospel readings dedicated to this wonderful event take place. The eighth day ends with “giving away” - a divine service with chants and prayers of the first day. During this time, it is prohibited to do any business, including cleaning. It is considered best to spend the holiday with your family. On this day, the Slavs celebrated the end of spring and the transition to summer - the flyover. In the evening, they lit bonfires, danced in circles, feasted and sang songs. Youth rituals began, symbolizing initiation. It was customary to bake baked goods with green onions and “ladders” with 7 rungs (according to the number of 7 heavens). The pies were blessed in the church, then thrown to the ground from the bell tower. It was believed that if the bread remained intact, the path to heaven was prepared; if not, sins would not allow it. The notorious “ladders” were taken into the field and thrown up next to the land so that the rye would start heading. They took eggs and pancakes with them and prayed for the harvest. On Ascension, the “cuckoo rite” was popular among girls, when they wove a “humanized cuckoo” from grass, baptized it near a birch tree, carried out a funeral ceremony, and then buried it in a place hidden from view. The girls were still telling fortunes on birch branches for marriage. If the branch does not wither before Trinity, it means she will get married quickly. Early in the morning, healers collected grass with drops of heavenly dew, then brewed herbal infusions that relieved any illness. If it was hot that day, they started swimming; if it was raining, they were very worried that there would be a crop failure and the livestock would get sick. Another sign is to hang a fresh chicken egg under the roof of your house. It will serve as a strong talisman against misfortunes and troubles.

In Switzerland, on the estate of French cinema legend Alain Delon, there are not only residential and outbuildings, but also a dog cemetery. It consists of 35 graves of pets who at different times lived side by side with the actor. Alain Delon's strength of affection for dogs is so great that in his will he asked to be buried next to them. “My whole life is in these tombs and I want to rest among my animals,” says the actor. In Ernest Hemingway's house in Florida, 57 cats lived with the writer - descendants of the blond Snowball, given to dad Hem by sailors. The artist and sculptor Salvador Dali took his pet, the dwarf leopard Baba, to social parties. Mozart included melodies in his works that were whistled by his pet starling. In the house of the composer Glinka, a separate room was equipped for canaries. Birds inspired him to write musical works, as did Rimsky-Korsakov, who listened to birdsong while walking in nature. History knows many examples of the strong affection and unconditional love of domestic animals for humans. Often they are the only ones who console lonely people without families and children. Due to the death of her beloved dog Tuzik, singer Klavdiya Shulzhenko canceled the concert and lost her voice for several months due to nervousness. The love for pets, even after their passing, remains forever in the hearts of grateful owners. World Pet Day of Remembrance, which is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of June, is intended to ease the pain of loss. The initiator of World Pet Memorial Day is the American Veterinary Medical Association. Doctors who treat pets witness not only the joy of owners at the sight of a recovered pet, but also inconsolable grief due to the death of a dog, cat, hamster or parrot, which has become practically a member of the family. World Remembrance Day is intended to help owners survive the tragedy associated with the passing of a dear creature. On the second Tuesday in June, it is customary to share photos and memories of pets on the Internet, and take walks along the paths of parks and forests that you previously visited with your pet. Owners post funny stories about animals on social networks with the hashtag #worldpetmemorialday. World Remembrance Day is a good occasion to meet people who were familiar with the pet and share with the owner the pain of his death, to lay flowers on the grave, to plant a bush or tree in this place. In honor of the World Pet Memorial, owners order portraits of their tailed pets from artists and get tattoos with their image. On the second Tuesday in June, donations are made to animal protection organizations and veterinary clinics. World Pet Remembrance Day invites you to think about our smaller brothers, who have been left without owners for various reasons, and work in shelters as a volunteer. If the pain of loss has already dulled, and there is a lot of unspent love left in your heart, World Pet Memorial encourages you to take a deep breath and open it for a new pet.

Every year on June 13, Sewing Machine Day is celebrated all over the world. This holiday is not officially approved; more about it is known in a narrow circle of professionals whose work involves working with a sewing machine. If it were not for the creation of the first sewing machines, they would have had to work in harsh conditions, making thousands of seams by hand per day. That is why on June 13, all these people celebrate Sewing Machine Day, thanks to all those who invented it. Even in ancient times, people always tried to simplify their lives, constantly inventing different mechanisms and devices. Leonardo da Vinci, for example, back in the 15th century, drew on paper the first drawing of a unit that vaguely resembled a sewing machine. However, three centuries passed before her birth. The first idea to simplify the work of a seamstress was Karl Weisenthal, an inventor originally from Germany. In 1755, he invented a primitive apparatus for machine sewing to facilitate and speed up the work of a seamstress, and several decades later the first design of a sewing machine was created and patented. It was invented by the Englishman Thomas Saint, and on June 13, 1790 he received a patent. This date marked the beginning of the existence and development of the first official sewing machine and the date of celebration of Sewing Machine Day. The first machines were simple and primitive, but even they greatly simplified the work. Then came an era of development and modernization: • Joseph Madersperger invented a machine that made 100 stitches per minute; • Barthel Thimonier created a machine that made 200 stitches; • Elias Howe invented a machine that made 300 stitches per minute. Isaac Merritt Singer made his invaluable contribution to the modernization of sewing machines, who created a reliable sewing machine for home use. Owning a Singer sewing machine was a sign of wealth and even after many years they still work. However, modern sewing machines are much better at their jobs and can carry out many different commands than those that were released in the last century. Without a sewing machine, human life would be much more difficult, because sewing clothes, home textiles or shoes would take sewing factories days, weeks and months. Long live the sewing machine!

Scientists claim that temperament is given to a child from birth, since it is a psychophysical personality trait. Even in the first days of life, infants differ from each other in their reactions to external stimuli, depending on the type of nervous system. Based on the state of the central nervous system, temperament is formed, which is characterized by different levels of activity, the degree of manifestation of emotions such as anger, fear, joy or disappointment, both in childhood and in adulthood. In the school class there are quiet people and bores, rebels and ringleaders, cheerful people and pranksters. The latter do not restrain their inner impulses and, due to their restless nature, love to have fun. Such behavior characterizes them throughout their lives and is explained by their temperament - most often choleric and sanguine people are mischievous. A funny celebration has been invented for pranksters and naughty people of all ages. On June 13, the Feast of Kuroles is celebrated. The word, which refers to those who like to misbehave and brawl, appeared from an expression with a completely decent meaning. Translated from Greek, Κύριε ελέησον means “Lord, have mercy” - a phrase that was most often heard during church hymns in Rus' in the 10th century. Under Prince Vladimir and his wife Anna, choristers from Constantinople were members of the clergy. The Greek kyrie eleison sounded from their lips at services sounded to the Russian ear as “kuri lesit.” It began to be associated with discordant church singing and began to be used in the sense of “playing pranks”, “playing mischief”. The Greek kyrie eleison formed the basis of the nickname of a man who was known as a naughty man and a rake, and later - a surname. “The Adventure of Vasya Kurolesov” is a story by Soviet writer Yu. Koval, on which a cartoon was made. It was not for nothing that the main character received such a telling surname from the author. Being a naive and kind rural guy by nature, Vasya, who was deceived by swindlers in the market, decided to start fighting the criminal world alone. He played a lot of tricks, risking his health, but with the help of brave police officers, justice triumphed. The solemn day, established in honor of mischief-makers and brawlers, appeared on the calendar relatively recently. There are no clear instructions on how the Feast of the Fools should be celebrated. Many areas of the life of a modern person are strictly regulated, full of prohibitions and rules. Unbalanced people with an impetuous and eccentric character do not tolerate these restrictions well. Therefore, on June 13, they give the green light to rakes, naughty people and extravagant people so that they can show their temperament to the fullest and let off steam.

Summer is the time for vacations and trips to the sea coast or to the forest. Some travel abroad for weeks, while others go on a tour of the Golden Circle or make small weekend forays into nature. In the vicinity of a metropolis, city or village there will always be places associated with history and landscape features - ancient monuments and art galleries, nature reserves and nature reserves. A holiday has been established in honor of small tourist trips and hiking trips. Every year on June 13, Small Travel Day is celebrated. This fun celebration is designed to highlight the importance of an active lifestyle. Hiking through the forest or having a picnic by the river allows you to enjoy the sun and fresh air, relax and relieve yourself of the burden of problems, at least for a while. A small trip does not require serious preparation: you just need to set yourself the goal of learning as much as possible about the place where you live. In honor of the holiday, it is enough to show a little curiosity and overcome laziness, break away from your smartphone, go out of the house and see how beautiful this world is. On June 13, some people go for a walk with friends in the park or in the forest for a barbecue, others go rafting down the river in a boat. The day of a small trip takes us back to childhood, when a trip to go fishing with your father or pick mushrooms with your sister turned out to be a real adventure, becoming an event that you remember many years later. A trip with parents to a boarding house for a child is no less exciting than building a hut in the forest and catching butterflies with a net. Even in adulthood, a short trip brings pleasure and no less vivid emotions than long-distance travel. The holiday encourages people to start appreciating simple things and learn to enjoy the little things by using their imagination. Children know how to travel to distant countries without leaving home. To do this, it is enough to consider the sofa a ship, the carpet a stormy sea, the cacti on the windowsill the Atacama Desert, and your pet Vaska a predator of the cat family found in the savannah. Is it worth reminding us to what distances in the sea a paper boat launched in a puddle in the spring floats away? Small Travel Day is a holiday for dreamers and connoisseurs of beauty. Gather a group of people, put on straw hats, put some food in a picnic basket, grab some colorful blankets and head into the forest. Look at yourself, sitting with friends and relatives on the grass, from the outside. Doesn't all this remind you of the revived paintings of Paul Saison, Edgar Degas and Claude Monet? By the way, a short trip goes well with a hobby. Outings into nature can be diversified by painting pictures in the open air, picking mushrooms and berries, fishing, and playing badminton. A day of small travel gives pleasure from life in all its manifestations, brings into it fun and a spirit of adventure. In honor of the holiday, you just need to open your heart and take a step towards adventure. And what they will be, big or small, tiring or exciting, funny, risky or not, depends on the traveler.

The Slavs ate root vegetables long before potatoes appeared in Rus'. There were always beets, carrots, turnips, rutabaga, radishes, parsnips and other vegetables on the table. A holiday has been established in honor of one of the most useful and popular root crops. Horseradish Day is celebrated annually on June 13th. The juicy, thick, golden-colored roots are ideal for preparing seasoning for meat and fish. “Horseradish is not sweeter than radish,” our ancestors said. Both vegetables are truly distinguished by their bitter taste and pungent odor. But hot and pungent horseradish contains more vitamins C, PP, B1 and B6, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus than radish. Therefore, it has long been used both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. In the old days, grated horseradish root was used to get rid of colds, dysentery, scurvy, urolithiasis and migraines. Modern research has shown that the root vegetable helps slow down the spread of cancer cells in the body, in the lungs and liver in particular. Horseradish contains biologically active compounds, such as sinigrin, lysozyme and others, which inhibit the development of oncology. Due to the content of isothiocyanates in the vegetable, the body's metabolism accelerates. Therefore, eating horseradish promotes weight loss and normalizes the gastrointestinal tract, eliminates toxins and reduces blood pressure due to the diuretic properties of the root vegetable. The vegetable is eaten to prevent vitamin deficiency and strengthen the immune system. The root contains estrogens of plant origin, so it is used in complex hormone replacement therapy for women during menopause. Horseradish leaves, rich in vitamin C and carotene, are added to sauerkraut, made into snacks and seasonings. The vegetable is included in dishes not only of national Russian cuisine. In Japan, horseradish is used to make wasabi, a paste that is served with sushi. The root vegetable has long been known as an anthelmintic drug. Therefore, its consumption together with raw fish protects the body from worms, bacteria and viruses. In Spain, the juice of rábano silvestre, a wild radish, is used as a nasal drop or as a compress, and horseradish is used as a savory snack. In Germany, Meerrettich and Sahnemeerrettich seasonings with cream are prepared from the rhizomes. The famous Czech "Boar's Knee" is served not only with a side dish of sauerkraut, but also with mustard and horseradish. In Austria, the bitter, pungent-smelling vegetable is used in the preparation of traditional tafelspitz - boiled beef with vegetables. The root vegetable is used for medicinal purposes and eaten in all countries where this representative of the Brassicaceae family grows. On June 13, in honor of the holiday, people remember the health benefits of horseradish and share folk recipes for potions and delicious dishes.

Throughout the year, there are a lot of fun holidays dedicated to insects: bees, green grasshoppers, scarabs, butterflies and ants. Most celebrations are not official, which does not detract from their significance. In many cultures, insects such as bees and ants are considered symbols of hard work and wisdom. The ladybug is associated with luck and kindness. According to beliefs, she lives in heaven and occasionally descends to earth as a messenger of higher powers. In honor of her, an unusual holiday was invented - Ladybug Day, which falls on June 13th. Extremely favorable omens are associated with this cute insect. It is believed that meeting a ladybug brings happiness, good luck and good news. The bug lives on all continents except Antarctica, and everywhere people treat it with love and respect. The Dutch are convinced that a ladybug landing on a person is a good omen, and the Czechs also agree with them. The French make talismans with her image to protect children from harm. According to the signs of most peoples, a ladybug flying into a house warns of the visit of guests. The appearance of a bug in a home is a sign of a harmonious and friendly family, and for childless couples it is a harbinger of the birth of their first child. In pagan times, the insect was treated with reverence and respect. Our ancestors were sure that the ladybug was a link between the world of living people and the afterlife. In Rus', the well-being of people largely depended on the harvest. The ladybug, a great worker, protected crops from aphids by eating adult parasites, their larvae and eggs. For this help, literally sent down from heaven, the insect got its name. In the Christian tradition, the ladybug is considered an attribute of the Mother of God. Therefore, in Anglo-Saxon countries she is called Ladybird, Lady Beetle or Ladybug, by the word Lady meaning the Virgin Mary. An insect with a red back also acts as a symbol of the blood shed for the sins of mankind by Jesus. Believers draw very obvious parallels between the son of God and the winged heavenly messenger. The risen Christ defeated decay, that is, death, and the ladybug eats aphids, which destroy living plants. The cute bug brings great benefits to people, which is why a holiday was established in its honor. It is celebrated with special pleasure by children, who from generation to generation happily repeat calls and sayings, for example: “Ladybug, fly to the sky. There your children eat candy...” Adults also do not ignore the holiday in honor of the cute little bug . Ladybug Day is a good reason to learn more about the world around us and its inhabitants.

Ax Throwing Day, celebrated on June 13th, was created to encourage people involved in the sport to take a trip back in time, relieve stress and simply have fun with friends and family. All over the world, ax throwing clubs are opening their doors so that everyone can try their hand at this sport. So there's no excuse not to get out into nature and give it a try! International Ax Throwing Day celebrates people from all over the world who share the passion for ax throwing, coming together and raising awareness of the city sport. Ax throwing is a sport that is growing in popularity. It's different and fun, and an activity that everyone can enjoy. We're not suggesting your five-year-old should run around with an ax in his hands. There are safe ways to adapt this sport to make it suitable for all ages. Of course, we're talking about toy axes that won't hurt anyone. Safety is always a priority. Once a simple tool used to cut down trees or engage in combat, the common ax is now the center of a fun activity that doesn't involve cutting down a forest. As the name suggests, ax throwing is a sport where the goal is to hit a target using only an axe. In general, it is most popular in the United States and Canada, where it began as a lumberjack competition event. However, in recent years it has gained popularity in Europe. When playing competitively, you must adhere to some strict rules - the target always has a certain width and consists of five rings. Just like in archery, the closer to the middle you get, the more points you will win. In all ax throwing competitions, safety is paramount. Strict safety measures are always in place to protect both participants and spectators. So when you join us, you can be sure you'll have a fun and safe time! For this one day a year, you can go and try to throw an ax - and you'll get it absolutely free. It's always more fun when you're not alone, so bring your friends and family along. Who knows - maybe just one activity will awaken your inner athlete or give you a new hobby! Another way to celebrate International Ax Throwing Day is with a class with a professional athlete. Believe it or not, when it comes to throwing a steel object at a target, it takes a lot of skill. You'll need more than a little beginner's luck to hit the bull's-eye, and having someone knowledgeable about the sport teach you all about it can certainly be an extremely fun experience. Or why not do a little research on the art of ax throwing and the professionals in the sport who have excelled? There is a lot of great research online and you can learn about the different rules of the sport and the different competitions that take place around the world. It's certainly fun, and you'll soon discover that there is no right or wrong way to throw an axe; there are many techniques. This is something that many people don't expect! Whatever you do on International Ax Throwing Day, stay safe and have fun!

Albinism is a fairly rare genetic disease that is associated with the absence of a certain pigment (melanin) in the skin. People with this mutation have unnaturally white skin, snowy hair, and light-colored, soulful eyes. At all times, albinos have had many problems in society. Due to their special appearance, they attracted increased attention from others, causing surprise, misunderstanding and even fear. The lack of melanin in the body is a hereditary problem. If parents are carriers of a defective gene, their children risk being born with obvious external signs of the disease. At the same time, the parents themselves can be completely healthy people, without visual physical abnormalities. A dangerous gene, having traveled through generations, manifests itself in a newborn baby. Neither gender nor racial characteristics can affect the manifestation of the disease. In different parts of the planet, all nationalities have albino people. The problem is the polar opposite attitude. For example, in Europe, such mutations are perceived with increased interest and the desire of society to provide normal living conditions for all its representatives, regardless of skin color, eyes or oxen. Third world countries (especially the African continent) still cannot accept the problem in a civilized manner. No matter how crazy it may sound, even today there are precedents for cruel treatment of albinos. Some peoples have long believed that such people are ghosts who carry a hidden threat, while others consider their illness to be a gift and deliberately mutilate the unfortunate in order to take over parts of their body for magical rites and rituals. The desire to protect special people with a rare disease led the UN General Assembly to proclaim a resolution in 2014 to establish International Albinism Awareness Day. The holiday has been celebrated annually around the world since 2015. Thematic conferences and seminars are traditionally held. Charitable foundations organize fundraising. Discrimination that is outrageous and unforgivable in the modern world requires special attention. A genetic disease is incorrectly and illiterately perceived in society, all sorts of myths circulate about it, and the lack of medical justification causes additional rumors. Superstitions lead to ridicule, psychological pressure, bullying and physical violence. For albinos, life becomes an unbearable ordeal in complete social isolation. The purpose of the holiday is to attract public attention to the problems of albinism around the world. The challenge for all states is to care for and provide a decent life for people who are at risk. An important aspect is effective educational activities in terms of providing and widely disseminating reliable medical information about the nature of the disease and its safety for others. Society must clearly understand that people with melanin deficiency are equal members of society, having a full set of rights and freedoms, opportunities for self-realization without any oppression. The General Assembly resolution emphasizes the need for an adequate attitude towards such a mysterious disease. According to the UN, in recent years, more than 600 cases of ill-treatment of representatives of physical abnormalities have been recorded. Precedents were identified in 30 countries around the world. Among the victims are many children who have not reached the age of five. There have been cases of fatal attacks. Monstrous statistics make us think about dangerous, long-outdated superstitions, and calls for tolerance and respect. The UN Human Rights Council decided to classify people with albinism as a separate group with specific needs. On June 13, they have the opportunity to announce their troubles to the whole world. The resolution calls on state governments, civil and religious organizations, and the international community to eradicate any manifestations of aggression and make maximum collective efforts to protect the rights of albinos. Such deviations are not an obstacle to a long and wonderful life. It is necessary to provide a favorable social atmosphere, show concern and understanding for other people's problems.

According to the folk calendar, Eremey the Unharness is celebrated on June 13 (May 31 - according to the old style). The date is named by Eremey on behalf of one apostle out of 70 - St. Hermas of Dalmatia, whose memory is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on this date. Erm lived in the 1st century in Dalmatia (on the territory of the Balkan Peninsula). Having learned about the miracles of Jesus Christ, he converted to Christianity and became a disciple of the Apostle Paul. Afterwards he went to spread the faith of the Savior among people of other faiths, and managed to persuade many to Christianity. Sometimes Hermas's evangelistic sermons aroused anger among the pagans, for which he suffered their attacks. He died a holy natural death. By this date, the period of sowing grain crops in the fields was ending, which began a month in advance on Eremey Zapashnik - May 14. Therefore, on June 13, it was customary to unharness the horses and let them go to rest. That’s why Eremey was nicknamed the Unharnesser by the people. In addition to rest, on this day the horses received gratitude from the owner for their help in difficult work. They were fed to their fill, treated to bread cakes, taken to a pond to bathe, and released to graze in the meadows. Residents believed that a horse could not be harnessed to Eremey the Unharnesser, otherwise the animal could get sick and die. All matters related to horses were postponed until the following dates. The plowmen were resting with the horses. They also thanked Saint Hermas for the end of the sowing season and asked for a large harvest. The rest of the peasants spent the day doing housework. On the day of Eremey, beans were planted in the gardens, so the second name of the holiday was Eremey the Bean Plant. In the evening, gatherings were held in the villages, turning into folk festivities with songs and dances. A samovar was placed on the table and tea was brewed from raspberry leaves, since raspberries began to bloom by this day. The girls gathered at gatherings, and the engaged were in full swing preparing for the wedding time. Residents believed that on Eremey the Unharnesser, after the end of sowing, Zhitny Grandfather appeared in the fields - the spirit-protector of the fields, who looked after the cornfield and guarded it from bad weather. He was represented as a little old man with eyes of different colors, black skin, and instead of hair and beard, his grandfather had ears of corn. He avoided being seen by people, but could be found on the border of the field. To prevent Grandfather from leaving the field, after the harvest one sheaf was left for him. If it was a cloudy, cold day on Eremey the Unharnesser, then a difficult winter was expected. Sunny weather foreshadowed a bountiful grain harvest. Observing an abundance of dew in the morning, residents expected fine days, but its absence meant the approach of rain. The thick fog on this date promised that many mushrooms would grow.

The date of Saint Anthony's death has become a symbol of faith for Catholics, who for centuries have asked him for help in business and finding meaning in life in difficult periods of despair. Saint Anthony did not live long - only 35 years, but managed to become famous for his sermons and deeds for centuries. Born in the oldest city in Europe, Lisbon, Portugal, on August 15, 1195, his path seemed destined to go in a completely different direction. His father, the famous crusader knight, named his first-born Fernando, hoping for a worthy successor in the fight against the infidels. But the boy unexpectedly chose the monastic life instead of military glory, becoming a novice at the age of 15, immersing himself in the study of the word of God. The death of his father and the five Franciscan monks with whom he was familiar radically changed his worldview. He saw the meaning of life in death, but not in battle, but from torment for his faith. At the age of 25, he changed his name and parish, joining the Franciscan order, formed several years before these events (1208), but which had already gained respect and recognition for its asceticism and self-sacrifice. A severe malaria illness that caught him in North Africa shattered his dreams of converting all Muslims to Christianity. A ship caught in a storm, sailing home, with a failed missionary on board, crashed off the coast of Italy. Anthony, who miraculously survived, accepted this as God’s will. Padua, an Italian province, became the place where, in the days remaining before his death, he was able to accomplish a great mission with his sermons. Numerous heretics, who at that time inhabited the territory of Italy in large numbers, were converted to the faith, sometimes by entire cities. The vigorous activity that Anthony launched was especially noted by the head and founder of the order, Saint Francis of Assisi. “Lamp of the Order” was the name of the young preacher who opened new monasteries and was not afraid to stop internecine wars only with the power of his word. After his death in 1231, he was immediately canonized, and this happened so quickly only twice in the history of the Catholic Church. For some, it took centuries for their work to be recognized as sacred. Simply amazing events, which cannot but be considered a miracle, continued after death. The inhabitants of Padua, who built a special resting place - a basilica - in 1263. Transferring the remains of the saint there, it was found that the vocal cords and tongue, the instruments of oratory, remained unharmed. Anthony's theological activity puts him on the same level as Thomas Aquinas and other Church Doctors, of whom there are only 36 people. He was promoted to this honorary rank in 1946. Anthony’s life story allows us to consider him the patron saint of travelers; they ask him for help when something important is lost, and lovers seek his intercession. Extremely modest and undemanding, he always helped the poor, for this, glorifying him, alms are called “St. Anthony’s bread.” The basilica, owned by the Vatican, gathers millions of Catholics under its majestic arches every year. But not only believers, but also ordinary tourists enjoy visiting this attraction of Padua, which is even more popular than the Cathedral. June 13 is a special holiday not only for all Western Christians, but also for the residents of Padua, because they celebrate the day of the city, which is proud of its saint, who received the distinctive name Anthony of Padua. A group of scientists presented a recreated image of the saint’s head on this memorable date in 2014. The reconstruction is a tribute to the memory of a great man, whose list of miracles amazes believers to this day.

Orthodox holidays June 13:

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Archpriest Philosopher Ornatsky

Feast of the Lugansk Icon of the Mother of God

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Hermias of Koman