The date of the Battle of Borodino, September 8, established by the Federal Law of Russia in 1995, is the most controversial and ambiguous for historians around the world. Inaccuracies begin with the designation of the most memorable day. The battle took place on August 26th according to the old style, which means September 7th according to the new style. An error crept in when transferring the date from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. The situation with the name of the battle is interesting. The French do not mention the name of the village of Borodino; they are attracted by the louder name “Battle on the Moscow River”. This emphasizes the significance of the battle and its closeness to the heart of Russia. Even more surprising is that the main battle of the Russian and French armies in the Patriotic War of 1812 did not bring the desired results to either side. The French, under the command of Napoleon, were unable to defeat the enemy. But the Russian troops, who fought desperately, only briefly held back the enemy on the way to the ancient Russian capital. Domestic and foreign historians have completely different opinions regarding the outcome of the battle. World military historiography speaks of the victory of Emperor Bonaparte. Napoleon himself adhered to this opinion, comparing the battle with a battle of giants, but emphasizing that the Russian army was more than three times superior to the French. For the Russian side, the battle near the village of Borodino became a harbinger of the victory of the entire Patriotic War. The enemy was stopped and thoroughly beaten, the highest spirit of the army led by General Kutuzov was shown. The general himself emphasized that the enemy retreated to its previous position, that is, did not advance towards Moscow. And yet Napoleon occupied Moscow, but not bowed down with outstretched countless gifts, but burning, deserted, gloomy like a ghost town. The Emperor of France realized too late that this was a cunning plan by the brilliant strategic genius Kutuzov. The capital turned out to be a trap, all of Russia turned out to be a trap for the French troops, Napoleonic enterprise was a failure. Historians may argue about the outcome of the Battle of Borodino, but the outcome of the War of 1812 is known to everyone. A year later, the Russian military walked along the Champs Elysees as masters, as complete victors. Paris was at their feet in awe and admiration. September 8 became one of the greatest Days of Military Glory in Russian history. All disputes among historians pale before the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino in 2012, when the presidents of the former warring countries were present at the site of historical reconstruction. Vladimir Putin and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing showed an example of true patriotism, paying tribute to all those who died in the bloodiest battle of the 19th century. This is a great page in the history of relations between Russia and France, which must continue in peace and friendliness.

Despite respect and honor, financial workers for a long time did not have their own common professional holiday. Perhaps the Soviet system did not consider financiers as a single whole, but separated accountants, cashiers, bank employees, and tax officers separately. But with the advent of a market economy, the authority of specialists in this industry has grown so much that the question has arisen about allocating a separate holiday date. The decree on Financier Day, met with general approval, was issued by President Dmitry Medvedev in 2011. On September 8, work teams host solemn congratulations and awards, banquets, corporate events, as well as professional competitions for the best specialist and expert in their field. On the one hand, this is a very young holiday, it is only a few years old, and on the other, the date September 8 has become a favorite of Russian treasurers since the beginning of the 19th century. Prone to reforming the government, Emperor Alexander 1 issued a manifesto on the establishment of the Ministry of Finance in 1802. Since then, the opinion of the minister of this institution has been almost decisive in the future fate of the country. The state economy reached its greatest prosperity towards the end of the 19th century, when Russia became the owner of the second largest gold reserve in the world after the United States. The date September 8 was memorable until the revolutionary events of 1917. The Bolsheviks tried to abandon everything that could connect the future of the new state with the overthrown tsarist regime. But, despite all the ideology and faith in bright communism, the Red Commissars could not strengthen their power without a monetary basis. It turned out that the existence of a successful state is unthinkable without a reasonable distribution of cash flows. As well as without competent, responsible, accurate performers of financial transactions at all levels. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the former fraternal republics had to turn to foreign experience in capital management; new specialties and positions related to the financial sector appeared - financial directors, auditors, analysts. A new generation of highly qualified specialists has grown up with the skills to function in difficult market conditions and succeed in them.

From the first grade, children are told how important it is to be able to read and write correctly, i.e. instill in them a desire and love for learning. And not without reason, because new opportunities and prospects open up for an educated person. Illiterate people are a hindrance to the development of a civilized society. Thus, literacy is a right and at the same time a responsibility of every individual. In order to spread literacy, a holiday dedicated to it was established. International Literacy Day refers to international holidays celebrated within the United Nations (UN) system. Every year it celebrates on September 8th. The mission of the holiday is to intensify the work of society to spread literacy worldwide. On September 8, 1965, the World Conference of Ministers of Education opened in Tehran, the goal of which was to eradicate illiteracy. At the proposal of this conference, UNESCO declared September 8 as International Literacy Day in 1966. From year to year the holiday is held under a certain slogan, but its goal remains unchanged - the elimination of illiteracy. In 2003, the “Decade of Literacy” began, which was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2002. The problem of illiteracy in the world remains relevant to this day. It’s hard to imagine, but even in our age of modern technology, there are huge settlements on the planet where people do not have basic reading and writing skills. Today the world's literate population is approximately 4 billion people. However, the number of illiterate adults is approximately 860 million. About 100 million children are not attending educational institutions. There are regions where the percentage of illiterate people is very high. These include countries in Africa, South America, India, etc. As a rule, women, teenagers and the poor account for the largest share of illiterate people. In addition, there is a large proportion of students, as well as adults, whose literacy level does not reach the minimum required for current life. Of course, the situation in the 60s of the last century was much worse, but it is too early to stop at the achieved level. Today, there is a need for further improvement of literacy programs among students requiring special attention. The problem of female illiteracy remains relevant in many countries. On the UNESCO website you can familiarize yourself with an electronic atlas that displays the literacy level of residents of different countries. According to this criterion, the Russian Federation has one of the highest scores. Traditionally, on September 8, educational institutions in many countries around the world host lessons and lectures, the leitmotif of which is the eradication of illiteracy. On this holiday, seminars, meetings, and colloquiums are held dedicated to reducing the number of illiterate people. Responsible organizations report on the work done. According to tradition, UNESCO on this day awards cash prizes in the amount of $15,000 for the most effective projects to eradicate illiteracy. As a rule, these are projects in countries of Africa, Asia, and South America.

We all love to keep abreast of the latest events in the world, know the news of our state, and find out the situation in the neighboring one. And perhaps this is due to the dedicated work of journalists - brave people who strive to be at the center of any event in order to tell and show everything to the inhabitants of the planet in a timely manner. The profession of a journalist is recognized as one of the most dangerous professions in the world, because these people, sometimes risking their own lives, bring us news, talk about events, sometimes being in the most dangerous places on the planet. Every year, dozens of journalists die in hot spots around the world. Carrying out the mission of education, they strive to get into the thick of things, and this is not always safe. Dozens of journalists have been killed in Syria, Iran and other places around the world over the past decade. Every year, on September 8, the world celebrates the International Day of Solidarity among the Journalists. This day is dedicated to the death of Czechoslovak journalist Julius Fucik on September 8, 1943. This man, already imprisoned by the Nazis and apparently realizing the hopelessness of his situation, wrote the famous book “Report with a Noose Around His Neck.” This book was later translated into 70 languages, and in 1950, posthumously, Julius Fucik was awarded the Peace Prize. Today, on this day, conferences and forums for journalists are held annually in different parts of the world. Security issues are discussed, journalists from different countries share their experiences, and on this day awards are traditionally given out for outstanding work and heroic achievements in one or another field of information activity. International Day of Solidarity for Journalists began to be celebrated in 1958 - and by the end of the 20th century it became the most important day of the year for representatives of this dangerous and interesting profession. This day was approved so that representatives of the media could help each other, discuss pressing problems of the world, as well as unitely solve professional problems, and show solidarity with colleagues. On September 8th every year, we, residents, readers and viewers, can say thank you to those people who always help us, despite weather conditions, dangerous man-made situations, wars and disasters, to stay informed about what is happening in the world. A real, respected journalist is a person who shows and talks about events, such as they are, without judgment - that is, it is important, as a journalist, not to impose one’s opinion, but to cover events transparently, without hiding details and without biasing one’s opinion and the thoughts of readers or viewers in an attempt to pursue their own selfish goal. It is these categorical, true representatives of the profession that I would like to express great gratitude to - they help us think and demonstrate the facts that are happening on Earth.

Difficult trials, a lot of suffering and grief befell millions of Soviet citizens during the Great Patriotic War. One of the most tragic periods of the war was the siege of Leningrad. The enemy formed a ring around the city on September 8, 1941. For 872 days, residents of the Northern capital courageously held the defense. The Leningraders had no shortage of fortitude and inner fortitude. However, food shortages and widespread famine claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens. On September 8, in memory of these tragic pages of Russian history, Remembrance Day is celebrated in memory of the fallen and living defenders of Leningrad. The supply of food and fuel to the city was complicated by the regular bombing by the Nazis of the Road of Life running along Lake Ladoga. But, despite this, during the blockade, 1,615 tons of cargo were transported along the transport route, and 1,376,000 people were evacuated. Leningraders who found themselves leaving the city died of hunger and froze, falling dead on its streets. Food supplies were resumed in January 1943 after the blockade was broken. Units of the Ladoga military flotilla, Leningrad and Volkhov fronts took part in the battles for the liberation of the Northern capital. During the siege, in conditions of catastrophic shortages of food and fuel, it was heroically defended by local residents. Yesterday's schoolchildren joined the engineering battalion of mine detectors and tank destroyers. On the roofs of buildings, teenagers extinguished incendiary bombs, climbers, at the risk of their lives, built camouflage for the spiers of hysterical buildings and the domes of temples - the main landmarks for enemy guns. The Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Siege is a hymn to the courage of the defenders of Leningrad, who worked in the factories, fulfilling orders for the front, transporting passengers, ammunition and fuel on the tram, which plied against all odds along the city streets. On September 8, the names of the employees of the Institute of Plant Growing named after. N.I. Vavilov, who remained in the city to preserve the stock of grain crops. They understood the importance of quickly rebuilding the country's agriculture after the war. Three VIR employees died of starvation at their workplaces because grain was inviolable. For the heroism, perseverance and courage of the siege survivors, Leningrad received the title “Hero City”. The Day of Remembrance of the Living and the Fallen has become a symbol of eternal memory of the feat of the defenders of the Northern capital. September 8 is a significant date for residents of St. Petersburg and all Russians. On this day, mourning events are held, exhibitions of archival photographs and documents are organized. In honor of the solemn date, multimedia projects are launched that tell about life in the besieged city, and the names of those killed during the siege, preserved in the archives, are read out. Songs, poems and verses of the war years are sung in memory of the defenders of Leningrad. The most famous are the lines carved on the granite of the monument at the Piskarevsky cemetery, which were written by the poetess O. Berggolts, who survived the siege: “No one is forgotten and nothing is forgotten.”

The hearth, a symbol of warmth and comfort, has long been a meeting place for family members and visiting friends. Our ancestors gathered around the fire to warm themselves, communicate and, of course, eat. The kitchen is still the center of attraction for family and friends, a favorite place for communication and friendly gatherings. Household members meet here for breakfast and dinner, for celebrations in a small circle and long conversations about personal matters that end well after midnight. September 8th is Kitchen Gathering Day. The times of primitive people wrapping themselves in animal skins and warming themselves in caves around a fire have sunk into oblivion. Over time, open fire was replaced by other devices. Only aristocrats or wealthy people could afford to have such a luxury as a fireplace. At the beginning of the twentieth century. Potbelly stoves, which were installed in the kitchen for cooking and heating, were very popular. The iron stove provided little heat, but required a lot of fuel. The potbelly stove warmed only those who were in close proximity to it, and therefore became the center of concentration of household members. “You and I will sit in the kitchen, white kerosene smells sweet,” wrote O. Mandelstam in 1931. During the troubled times of Stalin’s repressions and camps, a kitchen with a stove and a kerosene lamp seemed like a refuge, giving an illusory sense of security and safety. Here you could relax and unwind, warm up not only your body, but also your soul. During the time of the Cold Curtain, censorship and persecution of dissidents, the Soviet intelligentsia held meetings at home to discuss samizdat, criticize the authorities and hold underground concerts of bards. The kitchen became the meeting place for heated discussions of scientists and writers, doctors and actors, artists and poets. On its territory, rebels and informalists held heated discussions and solved problems of the world order - from the occurrence of ozone holes in the atmosphere to the victory of the world revolution. The kitchen still attracts people today with its intimate atmosphere and comfort. During noisy home feasts, towards the middle or end of the evening, guests gather in small groups of interests. Some of them always come to the kitchen for intimate conversations. Here they have tea or drink something stronger on the road before leaving, share their pain and talk about personal things in a muffled voice. If we consider the kitchen from an esoteric point of view, then it is the energy center of the house, the place where feminine energy is concentrated, which is necessary to protect the family from the aggression of the outside world. Therefore, on its territory you should not create scandals and hysterics, deliberately break dishes or throw out negative emotions in other ways. All this deprives the house of warmth and comfort. Important decisions are made in the kitchen, secrets are shared, and plans for the future are discussed. This room must be kept clean and orderly, which over time will extend to the entire home. The kitchen is a sacred place. Ancient people believed that it contained all the energies of the house, which should be protected and preserved. Therefore, evening gatherings in the kitchen over tea help you calm down and return spent energy, and a morning cup of coffee energizes you for the whole day. A person’s soul finds shelter at home, in the safest and most comfortable place, and ideas for solving the most difficult problems can suddenly arise in my head. The Day of Gatherings in the Kitchen calls us to achieve inner balance, calmness and tranquility.

Anger, the desire for revenge and anger towards the offender eats away a person from the inside. His counterpart, who intentionally or carelessly insulted, humiliated or caused other harm, experiences no less mental anguish. Bitterness and frustration over a mistake made become prerequisites for the development of chronic stress.

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The Novorossiysk Naval Base (NVMB) is a unit that belongs to the operational-tactical formations and is an integral part of the Black Sea Flotilla. The support of the South of Russia, the defenders of our maritime territories, deserve their own separate holiday, which is celebrated annually on September 8. The Novorossiysk military base was nominally established in 1925, but until 1940 it did not belong to any military unit of the USSR. With the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, this unit officially joined the invincible Soviet army. The civilian structure of the Novorossiysk naval base was determined on January 29, 1941, before the start of World War II, according to the order of the commander of the Black Sea Flotilla. It included maritime security, a training division, a detachment of torpedo motor boats, a submarine training station, and coastal artillery. During the Second World War, the Novorossiysk base was the main support and defense of Odessa and Sevastopol, which were occupied by the Germans. Unfortunately, the same fate awaited the military city itself. Novorossiysk was captured by the Nazis in September 1942, and the entire naval unit was transferred to Gelendzhik. A year later, the city was recaptured, but the Soviet military was faced with the difficult task of clearing all nearby sea space of mines. More than twenty enemy weapons were cleared in the port area alone. In 1947, the Novorossiysk Navy was disbanded, and the main forces of the Black Sea Fleet were stationed in Georgia and Ukraine. But after the collapse of the USSR in 1991, the question of finding a place on the territory of the Russian Federation as the main naval base of the domestic flotilla again arose. On September 8, 1994, a decision was made and the document “On the creation of the Novorossiysk Navy and the corresponding naval units in the Krasnodar Territory” was officially signed. July 15, 1996, by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, F.N. Gromov. A decree “On the introduction of professional days in specialties” was signed, which became the beginning of the celebration of the Day of the Novorossiysk Navy. The main tasks of the Novorossiysk naval base: 1) Assistance and support to the military forces of our country, in the South. 2) Working with border troops to jointly protect the borders of Russia. 3) Ensuring the stable operation of the Black Sea Fleet, maintaining all equipment in good condition. 4) Assistance and organization transportation of military cargo. At the moment, the reserve of the Novorossiysk base includes mine-resistant, submarine and anti-submarine ships, a search and rescue unit, hydrographic and repair vessels. Ensuring order in the Black Sea waters is the task of the marine and coastal infantry, and the engineering unit is responsible for the stable operation of each piece of equipment. To improve combat skills at sea, exercises are constantly held, in which representatives of other countries also take part. Every year, the military power of the base is only increasing; new tasks are set before its leadership, the main goal of which is to ensure the security of the borders of the southern territories of our country. This holiday is celebrated not only by the military, but also by civilian employees of the naval base. On this day, ceremonial reviews are held on ships; those who distinguished themselves are awarded certificates of honor or extraordinary titles. Also on this day it is customary to remember the heroes of Novorossiysk who gave their lives for the good of our Motherland, both during World War II and in peacetime. Do not forget to congratulate your friends or relatives on this important day, not only for them , but also for the whole country.

On September 8, the entire Catholic world celebrates the Nativity of the Mother of God. As legends say, it was on this day that the Holy Virgin Mary was born. Her Nativity was not an ordinary or random event, because many centuries before Mary was assigned a special role in the salvation of mankind. The Old Testament prophets also foretold this event. Unfortunately, the New Testament tells very little about the birth and earthly life of the Mother of God. But this can be learned from church traditions, which say that the parents of the Virgin Mary, Joachim and Anna, did not have children for a long time. This fact greatly upset the pious couple from Jerusalem, because the Israelis considered it a shame. Mary's parents were very devoted to God and fulfilled all his commandments. They could not boast of particular nobility, although they came from sacred families. Joachim was a descendant of King David, while Anna was from a priestly family from the tribe of Aaron. One day, on a great holiday, Joachim wanted to make a sacrifice to the Lord in the Jerusalem Temple. But he was refused by the high priest, who reproached him for being childless. The distressed Joachim left the temple for the desert, where he spent 40 days in fasting and prayer, so that the Lord would have mercy on him and send him a child. At the same time, his wife Anna, left alone in the house, also cried out to God for great mercy towards them. Then an Angel appeared to both of them, who announced that the prayer had been heard by the Lord and they would have a daughter. Through which salvation will come for all mankind, and also indicated the name by which she will be called - Mary. After this, Joachim and Anna offered prayers of thanks and also brought gifts to the temple of the Lord. After some time, the elderly couple gave birth to a girl, who was named Mary, as indicated by the Angel of the Lord. The parents made a vow that they would give their daughter to serve in the Jerusalem Temple. The girl grew up surrounded by the love and care of her parents. When little Mary was three years old, she was brought into the temple, where she grew in purity and holiness. The first mentions of the celebration of the Nativity of the Mother of God are found in the 5th century. A little later, the holiday was added to the church calendar. Now it is one of the most significant holidays of the liturgical year. On this day, it is especially emphasized how important the mission was assigned to the Mother of God. After all, it was through her that the Savior himself came into this world. There are a lot of folk traditions and rituals associated with this holiday. For example, among the East Slavic peoples it is also called Osenin. At this time, all field work had already ended, and the peasants thanked the Mother of God for the harvest, and also asked for a blessing for the coming year. Lush feasts were held, because it was believed that the richer the table was set, the more fruitful the next year would be. Children honored their mothers, and they, in turn, guided the young on the right path. Unmarried girls wondered about their betrothed. There was also a sign that if a girl washes herself with water before sunrise, then matchmakers will come to her that year; when a married woman washes herself, then her beauty will not fade until old age. Young children were doused with water on the doorstep so that they would have good health and not get sick for the next year. Those who wanted to protect themselves from the evil eye or damage burned old shoes and clothes on this day. After the holiday, beekeepers began to prepare bees for winter. It was also considered what kind of weather there was on the Nativity of the Mother of God; it would be like this for at least four weeks.

Baha'ism is a monotheistic religion with its world center in Haifa, Israel. The religion arose on the basis of Islam. The founder of Baha'iism is the Iranian religious figure Mirza Hussein - Ali - i - Nuri, who took the title Baha'u'llah (Glory of God). Baha'is believe in the unity of God, religions and humanity. The unchanging faith of God is the main religious meaning for Bahá'ís. The symbol of religion is a nine-pointed star, inside of which is the inscription “O Glory of the All-Glorious!” Believers greet each other with the words “Allahu Abha,” which translates as “God is glorious.” Baha'ism is an international religion widespread in Iran, USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, CIS countries, Russia, Ukraine, etc. The number of believers around the world is more than 6.5 million people. Baha'i temples are a single-domed building with nine entrances. The nine domes symbolize the unity of all world religions. Temples are built in accordance with the commands and teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. The Bahá'í calendar consists of 19 months, each consisting of nineteen days. The months are named according to the characteristics associated with God, such as Baha - splendor and Alya - exaltation. On September 8, the Baha'is begin the month of Izzat, which translates as “Power.” On this day, believers celebrate the nineteenth day holiday. The holiday consists of three stages. The first stage is spiritual. Believers gather together in churches, which are called houses of worship, read prayers and Holy Scripture, turning to God. What follows is the resolution of the most important issues within communities and among spiritual leaders. A meeting is held among believers, community affairs are discussed, and proposals are accepted in the form of free will. The third stage of the holiday is hospitality. Believers bring treats, communicate, and read fragments of the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, including the major and minor covenants created by the founder of the religion. The celebration of the nineteenth day of the month of Izzat ends with the performance of artists with musical numbers for believers, including mandatory elements of local cultural traditions of different countries.

On September 8, in the folk calendar of the Eastern Slavs, the holiday Natalia Ovsyanitsa falls. Sometimes it is called Adrian Tolokonnik, Fieldfare or Fescue. This day is associated with the name of the Christian saint Natalia and her husband Adrian. Saint Natalia is numbered among the bloodless martyrs. This means that she died not from shedding blood, but from mental suffering. She was born in Nicomedia into a noble and wealthy family. At the beginning of the 4th century, Natalia, secretly professing Christianity, married the pagan Adrian. The young woman had access to a prison where many Christians were imprisoned. She helped the slaves in every possible way and secretly treated their wounds. The fair and kind Adrian was obliged by duty to participate in the interrogations of Christians. Seeing how stoically they endured torture, the man became interested in their faith. After listening to Christian sermons, Adrian was imbued with love for Christ and renounced paganism. His superiors found out about this and ordered him to be chained and thrown into the same prison. Having learned about what happened, Natalia entered the prison. Falling at her husband’s feet, she began to kiss his chains and talk about the bliss that awaited him in the Kingdom of God. The woman tearfully begged Adrian to ask the Lord to take her away as soon as possible. Natalia was allowed to be present during her husband’s torture. She was worried that he would not be able to withstand the torture and would renounce Christianity. The woman supported him in every possible way and prayed for the strengthening of his faith. When the executioner struck at Natalia’s husband, she exposed his hand to the blow. The woman took the severed limb for herself. Adrian's death became a consolation for her, because he had reached the Kingdom of God. After Natalia became a rich widow, matchmakers flocked to her. She, being in constant prayer, refused everyone. One day, a noble military commander approached her. Natalia wanted to refuse him too, but the emperor strictly ordered her to agree. Then Natalia took her husband’s hand, which was placed in the ark, and fled from Nicomedia by ship. The would-be groom rushed after her. The woman turned to Adrian in fervent prayer. A storm immediately broke out and hid the ship from its pursuers. Before the storm subsided, her husband appeared in a beam of light in front of Natalia. Then she realized with joy that Adrian had finally reached the Lord. Natalia wandered for a long time. One day she learned that Adrian's remains were not burned, but hidden. Having found them, she connected her hand to her husband’s body. Fervently praying to the Lord and her husband Adrian, Natalia died near his remains from mental exhaustion. The peasants associated this day with oats. In some territories, by this time they had already finished cleaning it, in others they were just starting to do it. Usually on this day, women and children also began picking rowan and viburnum berries. A sprig of rowan was picked and placed in a hut to attract prosperity to the family and for protection from evil spirits. According to tradition, the eldest woman of the family took the last or first sheaf of oats in this harvest and placed it in the red corner of the hut. At the same time, she spoke special words to attract wealth and good luck to the house. On this day, housewives treated workers harvesting the crops to pancakes, oatmeal jelly and a cold dish made from oatmeal and sour milk - dezhenem. Horses were also fed with oats from the first harvest, because they were considered the constant helpers of the peasants. Adrian and Natalia are considered patrons of the family. They are prayed to to achieve family harmony and peace. They are also approached with requests for protection when attacked by enemies. In churches on this day, troparia and kontakia dedicated to the martyrs Adrian and Natalia are read. Signs for Natalia Fescue:• Few rowan trees have been born - expect a dry autumn.• The rowan tree has brought a rich harvest - autumn will be cold.• If the birches on Natalia Fescue have not yet begun to shed their leaves, then the winter will be harsh.• If birds do not appear on Natalia , then we should expect an early cold snap.

Orthodox holidays on September 8:

Presentation of the Vladimir Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir-Eletskaya

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir Florishchevskaya

Celebration of the Pskov-Pechersk Icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness”

Memorial Day of Blessed Maria Diveevskaya

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyrs Natalia and Adrian