Breaking News: International Day of Albinism and More Notable Celebrations on June 13
On June 13, the global community commemorates significant events and holidays. Alongside the International Day of Information about Albinism,
Orthodox believers recall the martyr Erimi of the Command. We explore these celebrations and their historicalIMPORTANCE, as well as notable birthdays that marked this date.
International Day of Information about Albinism
The International Day of Information about Albinism is observed annually on June 13. Initiated by the UN in December 2014, this day aims
to raise awareness about albinism—a rare genetic difference characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes.
This condition exposes individuals to vulnerabilities such as significant vision problems and heightened risks of skin cancer,
exacerbated by sunlight and bright light exposure. The holiday seeks to highlight that people with albinism possess equal rights
with all humans, dispelling harmful myths and superstitions that often lead to discrimination and violence.
Orthodox Commemoration: Memorial Day of the Martyr Erimi
Today, Orthodox Christians remember the martyr Erimi of the Command. According to legend, Erimi lived in the 2nd century in the city
of Laodicea. For years, he served in the Roman army but secretly professed Christianity. Upon Emperor Antoninus Pius ordering the
persecution of Christians, Erimi was apprehended and tortured. However, he miraculously remained unharmed. When the torturers were
blinded, Erimi healed them with his divine intervention. Eventually, the governor himself executed Erimi on learning of these events.
Christians secretly buried the martyr, preserving his legacy as a beacon of faith and endurance.
Additional Global Holidays on June 13
- DEEE SHEYNNY MAKIKI
- Little Travel Day
- Maintenance of the end of the Topopa
- DEA BOJIVIX COPOWOK
- Writer’s Day in Argentina
- Cupcake lovers Day in the USA
Historical Signs and Weather Predictions
Traditional weather lore claims that a lot of dew in the evening on June 13 indicates hot weather the next day. Additionally,
when bees fly over flowering mountain ash, it signifies that the following day will be clear. Conversely, cloudy weather on this
day may point to a frost-filled winter ahead.
Notable Birthdays on June 13
June 13 has been graced by the births of notable personalities. Twin sisters Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, recognized for their
childhood roles in “Two: Me and My Shadow,” “Passport to Paris,” and the series “Full House,” share their birthdate. Today, they
are celebrated figures in the fashion industry, owning their clothing brand The Row and numerous business ventures, estimated at
$500 million in 2021. Another distinguished figure is Grigory Perelman, a Russian mathematician who resolved the Poincaré
hypothesis, one of the Millennium Prize problems. Despite declining the $1 million prize, his work remains an epochal contribution to
the mathematical world.
