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Today, March 11, the memory of Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem is commemorated.

What a church holiday today, March 11

March 11 in the church calendar is the day of memory of Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem. He was born in Damascus (the then Byzantine Empire) in 560. For a long time, Sophronius visited various monasteries, got to know hermits. Began to be friends with Ivan Moskh, who became his twin. Together with him he went to Asia Minor. In 580 he became a monk, and in 634 he became an Egyptian bishop. He immediately summoned other bishops to the Synod and condemned the Monophilites. He died in Alexandria in 638.

What not to do on March 11

You can’t splurge on a trifle, because you’ll lose everything.

It is forbidden to drive the birds out of the yard, they are already starting to build their nests.

You should not quarrel, slander, swear.

Folk signs and traditions for March 11

Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:

looked at what day it is today: crows are sitting in whole flocks on the ground – wait for cold weather;
cranes fly quickly, silently and low – there will be bad weather;
fluffy frost on trees until good weather;
if the cold starts to decline from this day, the summer will be warm;
to see a swan on the pond before it warms up;
rooks howl in a flock in the sky, and then they all “fall” down together – it will rain;
there was frost at night – don’t expect snowfall during the day.

If you believe the folk sayings, after hearing the cuckoo singing on this day, you should shake your wallet with money, it will attract luck and wealth.

Name day: how to name a child born on March 11

What are the names today: Simon, Vasyl, Kateryna.

The talisman of a person born on March 11 is a sardonyx. This stone belongs to the agate type. Sardonyx has long been believed to aid in regeneration, so the semi-precious mineral has been used to treat fractures and fissures.

What a day today is in Ukraine and the world

On March 11, Ukraine and the world celebrate World Plumbing Day. International professional holiday, which was created at the initiative of the World Council of Plumbers in 2010. The holiday is intended for all installers, plumbers, designers of heating, sewage and water supply systems. This profession has a long history. According to archaeologists, the first toilets were created as early as the 2nd millennium BC. A wooden toilet seat with carved patterns was found in the territory inhabited by the ancient Sumerians.

Also, on March 11, Masnytsia begins. This is a special tradition of our ancestors, which consists of entertainment and treats on the occasion of the arrival of spring. The holiday falls every year in the week preceding Lent, and therefore does not have a specific date. Pro-Ukrainians sincerely believed that various rituals performed at a certain time could frighten the gods of darkness and death, forcing them to leave quickly. Masnitsa was celebrated by pagans at the beginning of spring, around the time of the vernal equinox. Then the snows were already melting, nature was gaining strength for the new season.

And March 11 is Commonwealth of Nations Day. It is a celebration of the political union of 56 member states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire. On this day, various events, speeches, and cultural events are held that emphasize common principles and values.

March 11 is celebrated as the World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Cinema. An important event dedicated to promoting mutual understanding, dialogue and peace between cultures through the diverse and rich facets of Muslim culture.