Personnel Worker's Day is a professional holiday for specialists, without whom it is difficult for any labor organization to do without, regardless of the area of ​​activity and the number of employees. Order always and in everything is the main rule of personnel officers. This rule is consistent with the goals of government agencies responsible for law and order in the country. Employees of internal bodies have long understood that achieving their goals without competent selection and placement of personnel is difficult, almost impossible. Understanding of such a simple truth led to the fact that the first personnel departments were created precisely in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this probably led to the fact that the founders of the holiday were personnel officers - workers of the internal affairs bodies of Russia. The date of the celebration was determined simply - on October 12, 1918, the “Instructions on the organization of the Soviet workers’ and peasants’ militia” were approved. With its document, the People's Commissariat of Justice initiated the creation of a law enforcement service in Soviet Russia and the organization of the activities of the personnel service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Problems of attracting personnel and regulating the relationship between employers and hired workers began to arise much earlier than 1918. The history of world civilization suggests that issues with personnel were resolved thousands of years ago, even before our era. In Russia, the beginning of the formation of personnel policy dates back to 1835 and is associated with the first resolution “On the relationship between the owners of factory establishments and workers employed by them.” A government document regulating the relationship between participants in the labor process was released on May 24. An extraordinary event associated with the first attempts to streamline all kinds of labor issues and disputes was remembered by the participants of the All-Russian Personnel Congress, who in 2005 proposed celebrating Personnel Day on May 24. In October and May, personnel officers celebrate their professional holiday, despite the fact that both dates are unofficial; in the spring and autumn, colleagues congratulate those on whom the overall success of the institution and the most important events in the life of each individual member of the workforce depend. The timeliness and correctness of filling out contracts, work books, schedules, and orders depends on them - the document fighters of the reverse front, the activists of the personnel policy of enterprises at all levels and fields of activity. Their attention, diligence, and humanity often determine whether we will receive a promotion, whether we will receive another award for conscientious work, whether we will receive benefits, or whether we will retire on time. The next vacation, advanced training, recertification - everything should be kept under the control of colleagues from the HR department. Let's thank them for their work. We wish you 100% vision, excellent attention, good memory, and good health. Let every personnel officer have wonderful working conditions and a great mood every day.

The scourge of the last decade is inflammatory joint diseases. They occupy an honorable 3rd place, second only to diseases of the circulatory and respiratory system. October 12 is celebrated annually as World Arthritis Day. Arthritis is one of the most ancient diseases on Earth. The skeleton of a male paleoanthropist, found by archaeologists in the French cave La Chapelle, serves as proof of this. Research showed that the man suffered from a deforming form of arthritis of the spine and lower jaw. Fragments of a male skeleton with severe signs of arthritis in the feet were found in the Shanidar Cave. Scientists also studied the skeletons of lizards roaming the Earth during the Jurassic period. It has been proven that brontosaurs suffered from joint diseases. The purpose of the holiday is to attract public attention to the problem and increase the level of public awareness. Talk about rheumatic diseases, methods of combating them, methods of rehabilitation. To unite doctors, patients, people unfamiliar with this disease. Convince of the benefits of prevention and early diagnosis. Show the results of the latest research and scientific achievements, prove that successful rehabilitation is possible, and life, even with such an unpleasant illness, goes on. Rheumatic diseases affect all age categories: adults, children, the elderly. According to the latest WHO data, joint diseases are diagnosed in every 10 inhabitants of the planet. Arthritis occupies a leading position among ailments with disabilities. Women are almost three times more susceptible to the disease than men. The disease occurs between the ages of 30 and 50 years. A large percentage of those affected are children (Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). In a third of young patients, the primary case of the disease was recorded at the age of 9-18 months. Half of all sick children have lifelong disabilities. The nature of occurrence and factors influencing the development of rheumatic diseases have not yet been clarified. According to research data, initial requests are often made after: • joint damage; • hypothermia; • stress; • physical overload. There are several types of arthritis: traumatic, allergic, infectious, rheumatoid, juvenile. There are acute and chronic forms. Acute arthritis strikes suddenly, immediately with sharp pain. Chronic over the years flows from a state of exacerbation into remission. If you discover the following symptoms, you should consult a doctor: • pain and stiffness of movement; • swelling of the joint; • bone nodes. The danger and insidiousness of the disease lies in the fact that it can affect not only the outside, but also the inside. Therefore, timely diagnosis is very important, and prevention consists of leading a healthy lifestyle. October 12 is the day when arthrologists, orthopedists, rheumatologists, surgeons, therapists, physiotherapists, exercise therapists discuss the latest advances in medicine aimed at combating arthritis. They conduct consultations, give lectures, gather at seminars and, of course, receive their patients, whom they try to help with all their hearts.

Humanity has always been drawn to cleanliness, environmental friendliness, and aesthetics. Relatively recently, holidays began to be dedicated to these wonderful occasions. October 12 - Clean Glass Holiday. This is another day that shows people's desire to highlight the need to maintain hygiene standards. Unfortunately, it is not known for certain who and when initiated the Clean Glass Day. Perhaps it was a certain person or group of people who wanted to emphasize their commitment to the standards of cleanliness and order. It is even possible that initially it was someone’s joke, for example, the community of entrepreneurs involved in the catering industry decided to celebrate Clean Glass Day in order to attract the public to their establishments. Be that as it may, today it is almost impossible to find out for certain the reason. Yes, hospitality establishments, catering establishments and the homes of ordinary people are largely judged by how clean the dishes are. It is on glasses that this is easiest to check. They should not just be clean, like ordinary dishes. They must be rubbed and transparent. In addition to the usual cleaning and sanitizing practices, glasses undergo additional processing. Often in bars and restaurants you can see how the bartender rubs a wine glass or glass before pouring a drink into it and serving it to the client. It is advisable to do this not in advance, for example, immediately after washing in the dishwasher, but a few seconds before spilling the drink. In this case, this guarantees transparency and the absence of divorces. The level of the establishment itself is largely judged by how clean the glass is. There are interesting variations on how to celebrate the holiday. Perhaps it is enough to just wash all the utensils at home and please your family and friends with the cleanliness of crystal or glass that perfectly transmits sunlight. Moreover, thanks to such a simple reason, it will be possible to draw attention to a pressing problem. In particular, the quality of cleaning products, the specifics of dishes used by people on a daily basis. Transparency largely depends on the quality of the water. If it contains lime and other impurities, then the transparency of crystal or glass cannot be achieved. October 12th is a slightly humorous day aimed at getting bar and restaurant owners to reflect on the importance of maintaining a high standard of customer service. And also, this is an occasion to remember our already distant past. Some old-timers remember that several decades ago you could find a variety of vending machines everywhere offering water and carbonated drinks to ordinary passers-by. But even in that rather unpretentious and simple-minded time, the cleanliness of glasses was valued. Of course, there was no question of rubbing the glass of a cut glass, but it definitely had to be clean. For this purpose, miniature fountains were used, which rinsed the containers after each use. As you can see, the criteria for cleanliness have changed over time, but it has always been valued. October 12 is an excellent occasion to get together with family and friends at home or in restaurants, bars, to appreciate the wonderful menu and wonderful service, which is expressed, among other things, in the transparency and polish of glass containers. This serves as a sign of good manners and respect for clients.

On October 12, the world celebrates Chocolate Surprise Day. On this day, the inhabitants of the planet give each other all kinds of chocolate gifts. Candies filled with praline, bars, eggs with toys and other delicacies made from cocoa beans await gift givers in stores. October 12 was chosen for this holiday for a reason: it takes us back to those distant times when people discovered chocolate. On this day, in 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed with an expedition to an unfamiliar continent, which turned out to be America. The exact place where chocolate originated remains a mystery. Historians point to Mexico, where the Olmec Indians grew the first cocoa trees. Later this tradition was continued by the Maya tribe. With the arrival of the Aztecs, chocolate became a food available only to the upper classes. When the Spanish arrived in South America, chocolate consumption spread among the conquistadors arriving from this sunny European country. The Spaniards, being great lovers of all kinds of culinary inventions, created new versions of the delicacy with the addition of sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and improved the methods of preparing the sweet mass. Chocolate gradually reached European countries, where it became a popular dessert among aristocrats, becoming part of everyday, but at the same time luxurious dinners. Also, its consumption has become a habit of regulars at social gatherings. During the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, chocolate consumption spread to the rest of the population. Its low price due to improved production technology has made this product an affordable food product. Since then, chocolate consumption has only increased, and this trend has continued to this day. Chocolate has become a world-famous food product, also thanks to the ability to cultivate it in areas of the equator, affecting many countries. Some of the cocoa producing countries are Panama, where most of Europe's cocoa comes from, as well as Colombia, Ivory Coast, Cameroon or the Philippines. Chocolate tops the list of convenient foods, that is, those that a person thinks of when he wants to quickly satisfy his hunger and bring himself joy. High-quality chocolate consists exclusively of cocoa butter, and the higher the percentage, the higher the quality, cocoa powder, soy lecithin (for emulsification) and sugar. If you add milk, you get milk chocolate. This sweet product is surrounded by dozens of myths, but most of them are false. It does not cause acne, does not pose a risk of addiction and, unfortunately, is by no means an aphrodisiac. Chocolate is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce stress thanks to phenylethylamine. Columbus received chocolate as a gift from the Indians, and another Spanish conqueror, Hernan Cortes, gave it to his troops when he discovered its energetic power and realized that you could get enough of chocolate. Of course, to celebrate Chocolate Surprises Day, you should give this delicacy as a gift to your loved ones. When choosing, be guided by the following characteristics of this product: • uniform bright brown color, without any defects, bubbles or dents; • aroma: the stronger the smell of chocolate, the better it is; • dry, brittle sound when dividing the bar into pieces; • the ability to melt in the mouth. When giving the recipient chocolate, gently remind him that this delicacy cannot be stored in the refrigerator. It’s worth finding a dry and dark place in the room for it, or better yet, eat it right away!

Doctors in uniform treat both personnel of internal affairs bodies and other law enforcement agencies, as well as their families. About 2.3 million people are served in departmental clinics and hospitals every year. More than 5.5 thousand employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs visit sanatorium-resort institutions, where they undergo health improvement and rehabilitation under the guidance of qualified specialists. Professionals also participate in the activities of military medical commissions, which are attended by candidates applying for admission to work in the internal affairs bodies. On October 12, doctors in uniform are congratulated on the Day of Medical Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Law enforcement officers in clinics and health resorts are served by doctors of the highest category, doctors and candidates of science, and other qualified personnel. Doctors annually conduct up to 15 million patient visits, including visiting patients at home. Treatment, medical examination and disease prevention for employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were carried out without interruption even during a surge in coronavirus infection, which created a serious burden on the healthcare system. For these and other merits, almost 200 doctors were awarded the title “Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation.” The history of departmental medicine goes back hundreds of years. It received great attention from the Ministry of Internal Affairs back in the days of Tsarist Russia. After the Bolsheviks came to power, representatives of law enforcement agencies received their own clinics, hospitals and sanatoriums in 1921. The basis for this was Order No. 314/s issued on October 12 on the organization of emergency rooms for police officers, because their presence is “...a necessary condition for the proper organization of the police and its successful further development.” This date was chosen to celebrate the Day of the Medical Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In the capital, a similar structure for providing medical care to police personnel, prevention and sanitary and hygienic measures appeared in August 1942. Then, by order No. 001767 of the NKVD of the USSR, a clinic for internal affairs officers and paramilitary fire protection appeared in Moscow. Today, departmental healthcare in Russia is a holistic and self-sufficient system of medical and sanitary provision, which allows us to solve strategic and tactical tasks assigned to doctors in uniform. Thousands of cardiologists, surgeons, ophthalmologists and doctors of other specialties work in the clinical hospitals of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The old guard, veterans of the service, pass on their experience to young doctors, sharing their acquired skills and abilities. The professional holiday, which is celebrated on October 12, is called upon to pay tribute to the important and responsible work of doctors. The celebration appeared in the calendar of memorable dates in 2007. The order on its establishment was signed by the Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Since then, colleagues, relatives and friends have annually congratulated doctors in uniform on Medical Service Day.

World Sight Day was established by the World Health Organization and became part of an important health campaign. Every year on the second Thursday of October, the attention of the entire world community is drawn to the problems of people with blindness, impaired vision and, most importantly, their rehabilitation and opportunity to live a full life. The international holiday appeared in 1998, and is now taking place as part of the global program “Vision 2020: The Right to Sight”. WHO is looking for additional ways to solve international problems, and a narrowly specialized agency for the prevention of blindness of international level is helping in this. According to the latter, almost 300 million people have problems and disorders of the visual system, and 40 million of them are blind. The inability to see is often an acquired complication, which is also caused by the rapid globalization of the planet, and about half are elderly people. Developed countries can provide sufficiently high-quality rehabilitation for visually impaired and visually impaired citizens. The measures are varied: for example, training of guide dogs, special schools, leisure centers. Modern technology and smart gadgets can make life in the dark much easier. A special version of mobile phones and computer monitors has been developed, and a device has been created for reading ordinary books with audio signal transmission. Research is underway to create a device based on an implantable implant into the retina that transmits a signal to the brain. The low level of income among the population of underdeveloped countries does not always guarantee the most basic things: access to ophthalmologist services, information programs about preventive measures and vision preservation. Therefore, people and specialists who are not indifferent to the situation are more depressing by the statistics: in most cases, blindness was preventable and treatable. Often, living conditions themselves affect health. Thus, river blindness is known, caused by ordinary water containing parasites; for some African countries this is still a serious threat. Children often suffer, because they risk losing their vision from illnesses and lack of effective care, while in developed countries other enemies are relevant: the increase in the number of eye diseases in children and adolescents is associated with computer games. Blind and visually impaired people, predominantly in developed countries, want and have the opportunity to benefit society and become full members. Selflessness is inspired by inspiring examples: disability has not become an insurmountable problem for some outstanding people. They were able to rise above the disease, and their activities are known throughout the world. This is D. Pulitzer, C. Monet, A. Bocelli. And Russia can be proud of a number of personalities, for example, the great mathematician N. Lobachevsky, who dictated many significant works to his students while being completely blind. We should also mention Louis Braille, who lost his sight as a child, and who developed a unique tactile font for people like himself. Therefore, World Sight Day is intended to draw attention to this problem and encourage every person to have their vision tested. Specialized health centers have been opened where you can examine one of the most important human organs and receive timely consultation free of charge.

During the Middle Ages, power in Europe was concentrated in the hands of the Catholic Church. During this dark time, the Holy Inquisition takes the reins of power and fights dissent by persecuting witches. In the Middle Ages, thousands of innocent women were hanged or burned alive at the stake. A similar fate befell scientists: Giordano Bruno was anathematized for stating that the Earth was spherical and moving around the Sun, and not vice versa. One of the last trials of religious fanatics occurred in the early Renaissance - 1692-1693. In the US it is known as the Salem witch trials. As a result of this trial, 14 women and 5 men from a small town founded in Massachusetts by Puritan settlers, members of the Anglican Church, were hanged. About 200 people, who were also suspected of witchcraft and serving the devil, were imprisoned. The salvation for the suspects was the intervention in the affairs of the community by William Phipps, the state governor. He sent a letter to the Privy Council of the British monarchs, in which he indicated that all branches of government, including the judiciary, should be independent of religious dogmas. Phipps gave examples of evidence from those accused of witchcraft and the testimony of witnesses that were far from objective. The pardon of the Salem witches, who were released from prison, is considered an important event in the history of the country. The state governor dismissed the court and closed the case. Thanks to his intervention, reason and critical understanding of reality triumphed over the dogmas of religious fanatics. Therefore, on October 12, all freethinkers and supporters of secularism, the concept of a secular state, celebrate Freethought Day. In honor of Freethought Day, since 2002, ceremonial events have been held in different cities of the United States among atheists and believers who are not alien to a critical understanding of reality. The California Festival of Reason, which was first held in Sacramento, and Free Thought Days are a celebration of democracy, the separation of church and state - an important principle enshrined in the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Each year Freethought Day is dedicated to a specific theme. Thus, the slogan of the 2004 celebrations was “Dare to think for yourself!”, 2009 - “Stay curious!”, and 2012 - “Vote for reason!” Over the years, actress Katharine Hepburn, chemist Maria Skladovskaya-Curie, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, writer George Orwell and other famous personalities have become symbols of freethinking and fortitude at festivals over the years. The celebration of Free Thought Day lasts about a week, and sometimes even a month, during which lectures and debates are organized on the triumph of reason, science and progress over religious dogma.

Every year on October 12 (September 29, old style) according to the folk calendar, the Day of St. Theophan the Merciful is celebrated, which is often called Theophan the Autumn, Theophan's Day. On this day the name day of Ivana and Feofan is celebrated. Children born on October 12 are considered kind and sympathetic, ready to help. The Church ranked Theophan among the Saints for his good deeds. Theophanes lived in the 6th century in the Syrian city of Gaza. Being quite a rich man, he spared no money for the church, poor people, and wanderers. Wealth did not spoil his character and humane lifestyle. However, a careless attitude towards finances led to the fact that Feofan soon went broke and became poor and wretched. In addition, he suffered from a terrible, unprecedented illness. His body was swollen and covered with sores that oozed and bled, emitting a foul odor. But even before his death, Theophanes did not renounce his faith, taking his pain as a test from God. The martyr’s wife saw his suffering and was upset because a terrible hurricane was raging outside, which would not make it possible to say goodbye to the deceased in peace. But on the day of the burial the weather changed dramatically for the better. A few days after the death of the righteous man, one of the residents of the city had a prophetic dream in which Feofan asked to come to his grave and open it. When they moved the stove away, they heard a pleasant aroma. The body of the deceased was cleansed of ulcers and wounds, exuding blessed myrrh, which turned out to be healing. And after his death, Feofan continued to help people. All seriously ill people who touched the holy relics were expected to be healed. In Rus', Saint Theophan is called the Merciful for his good deeds. A proverb is associated with this holiday that on Theophan’s Day, people wear a caftan in the sun. This indicates that after the holiday cold weather and even frost may come, and sometimes snow falls.1. If thunder is heard on St. Theophan's Day, the winter will be snowless.2. The starry sky foreshadows a dry autumn and a fruitful next year.3. If late mushrooms appear in the forest, a long autumn is expected.4. The east wind is blowing, the winter will be cold.5. If on Feofanov day fog appears in the evening or at night, there will be no frost yet.6. Strong wind during the day and weak in the evening - expect clear weather!7. When the salt in the salt shaker on the table becomes damp, it means rain!8. Frost on the trees indicates that a sunny day is expected.9. If by the Day of St. Theophan the Merciful all the leaves have completely fallen off the birch and oak trees, it means that an easy year is expected, otherwise a difficult and difficult winter is expected. October 12 is secretly considered hunter's day. On this day they organized a hare hunt. If on the way the hunter met a woman or an unfriendly person, he turned off the road and walked along a different path. By this day, in frequent cases, the ground was covered with white powder, and the hares that did not have time to change their gray fur coat to a white one became the prey of hunters. The rich booty was divided equally among all team members, and part of it went to the festive feast. If the trophy was impressive on this day, it means that next year will be comfortable. In the evening, the hunters had gatherings at the table with cabbage pies, hare stew, pickles, beer, and mead. The feast was accompanied by hunting fables, jokes, anecdotes, and songs. What should not be allowed on the Day of St. Theophan the Merciful? Anyone who hopes for the favor of fate and good luck in business is prohibited on Theophan’s Day: • spend a lot of money, both on food and on other needs and acquisitions; • be greedy (you need to give alms, help your neighbors);• take offense at your family members and other people and offend someone yourself;• use foul language, swear, shout. Saint Theophan was merciful to people, which is required of each of us.

People express their emotions differently depending on their psychotype and temperament. Someone reacts violently to current events by screaming, lamenting or tears of joy. And someone, on the contrary, keeps emotions to themselves, hiding behind a mask of equanimity and calm. Psychologists do not advise neglecting the opportunity to relieve tension and regain lost balance. For those who are ready to share their worries with the world, Americans Thomas and Ruth Roy established an unusual holiday. October 12th is celebrated annually as International Cry of Disappointment Day. According to the established tradition, in honor of the International Moment of Frustration Scream Day, at 12.00 GMT, people go out into the street and scream for 30 seconds. This ritual helps relieve emotional tension and overcome stress, which over time could develop into depression. An example of such psychological release is a scene from the film “Cabaret”. In it, the main character, singer Sally Bowles performed by Liza Minnelli, stands and screams under a railway bridge, across which a train is passing at that moment. Difficult situations and troubles sometimes come into the lives of millions of people at the same time. The months of isolation due to the pandemic have been a great test for the psyche of the entire population of the Earth. Against this background, many married couples broke up, who were not used to spending so much time with their families, being isolated from society. Other people simply slowly went crazy, losing the opportunity to lead their usual way of life. For all the unhappy, frustrated, and scared Americans out there, a New York City elementary school teacher named Chris Gollmar came up with a project in 2020 called “Just Shout.” Anyone could call the hotline and yell into the phone all their pain and misunderstanding of the current situation. The screams were recorded on tape so that other project participants could listen to them. A similar campaign was launched by the Ministry of Tourism of Iceland together with the advertising agency M&C Saatchi UK. As part of the "Let It Out!" campaign in the most picturesque places of the country, speakers were installed, from which the cries of people who wanted to let off steam could be heard - anger, fear and other negative emotions caused by confinement within four walls. Screams of both disappointment and joy were offered to be recorded on a voice recorder by pressing a button on a website specially created for the event. Modern man is driven into the framework of political correctness, which requires him to show his emotions with restraint and not express a point of view that runs counter to the mainstream. Europeans and Americans are forced not to react to the outrages of BLM, to feign joy from meeting transgender people, to be loyal to the promotion of non-traditional relationships in schools, to sympathize with victims of sexual harassment, even if the events took place 20 years ago and there is no evidence of the guilt of the accused. Anger and disappointment from the injustice of everything that is happening requires an outlet. In Japanese corporations, for subordinates who want to get even with their boss for unfair nagging, whipping dummies are installed in the unloading room. International Shout of Frustration Day encourages you to end stress by shouting, thereby expressing your feelings and emotions.

Day of Meeting of Cultures in Costa Rica

Anti-Tobacco Day in Armenia

Spanish Nation Day, Hispanidad Day in Spain (Feast of the Holy Virgin Pilar, Día de la Hispanidad / Hispanic Day)

Feast of the Apparition of the Virgin Mary in Brazil (Holy Mary`s Day)

Children's Day in Brazil (Our Lady of Aparecida Day)

Orthodox holidays on October 12:

Saint John of Shanghai was born into a family of hereditary Orthodox nobles, the Maksimovichs. Place of birth: Adamovka village, Kharkov province, June 17, 1896. In honor of the Archangel Michael, he was named Michael at baptism. From early childhood he loved to collect church books and icons, read about the lives of many saints, and devoted a lot of time to prayer. He did not immediately embark on the path of his spiritual service. He fulfilled the will of his parents and graduated from the Cadet Corps, after which he studied at the Faculty of Law of the University in Kharkov. During the difficult years of change, the Maksimovic family was forced to move to Serbia, where Mikhail successfully graduated from the Faculty of Theology at the University of Belgrade. In 1926, he was tonsured a monk with the new name John in honor of his Tobolsk ancestor St. John (Maksimovich). Father John was very demanding of himself and was content with little. Modest food in small quantities, short sleep on the floor in front of the icons, never used a bed, fasted long and often, served the liturgy daily, cared for and encouraged his parishioners with great love, talking about the high ideals of Christian teaching. In 1934, he was elevated to the rank of bishop and received an appointment to Shanghai to serve as bishop of the Chinese diocese. He taught church knowledge in various schools, created an orphanage for children, and completed the construction of a cathedral, which was named after the icon “Helper of Sinners.” In 1951, he was appointed chief bishop of the Russian Church Abroad. He had an excellent knowledge of several European languages, which helped the saint to conduct extensive missionary activities, prayed for everyone who needed help and believed that “everyone is equal before God.” Theologian, ascetic and prayer book, saint and missionary, trustee of many poor and needy, a kind, merciful and perspicacious elder, a tireless ascetic who combined all these images in his service. His asceticism was a very secret matter and only those closest to him knew what ascetic and strict path of life the bishop chose. In 1962, the minister John was sent to San Francisco, where, after overcoming many difficulties and obstacles, a cathedral was erected in honor of the icon of the “Joy of All Who Sorrow.” He endured, stood, and endured a lot for his loyalty and reverence for church rules. He died on July 2, 1966 while visiting Seattle, where he conducted a service. On July 2, 1994, in front of a large crowd of people, Saint John was canonized. Saint John of Shanghai did not have a bright appearance, was short in stature and had a speech impediment, had a severe limp, and dressed in simple clothes. 28 years after his death, the saint was canonized. Such a short period between death and canonization speaks of a worthy life and rich spiritual gifts. Every day in the Cathedral of “Joy of All Who Sorrow,” which is located in San Francisco, after the liturgy has passed, access to the ark with holy relics is opened. Every Saturday there is a prayer service for health. In the village of Adamovka, on the site of the former home of the Maksimovich family, a monastery was built in honor of the great saint. In Russia there is so far only one temple in honor of this saint, which was built in 2012 in the village of Litvinki, Tver Region. In Moscow, particles of the relics of St. John are in 15 churches. Saint John of Shanghai is highly revered among believers; he consoles those who mourn, helps in various troubles and various life circumstances. In prayers to the saint they ask for healing of soul and body, they especially pray for seriously ill people, for the proper upbringing of children, for emergency help in finding a good job, and much more. Saint John of Shanghai is revered in Orthodoxy not only as a great saint, but also as a miracle worker. Thousands of people in the world love and honor him as a great righteous man. The memorial days of St. John of Shanghai take place on July 2, the day of the saint’s death, and October 12, the discovery of his relics.

Memorial Day of St. Kyriakos of Palestine, hermit

Orthodox holidays - Memorial Day of St. John of Riga