November 12: what is celebrated on this day

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

On which days public holidays fall is known to almost everyone. But as for professional, specialized and religious holidays, one cannot do without a calendar. And, having opened it, it can be noted that almost every day there is one or another event.

Often there are several holidays on one date. Among them - state, professional, religious, international. November 12 is no exception.

In our country, this day has no national significance, therefore it is not a mandatory holiday. But the events associated with this day are significant for many categories of citizens.

What is celebrated on November 12

Several specialized holidays are celebrated on this day.

Secular:

• Sberbank Employee's Day.
• Security Specialist Day.
• World Pneumonia Day.

Religious (Orthodox):

Memorial Day of St. Stephen Milyutin, King of Serbia

Besides, on November 12, Azerbaijan celebrates the Day of the Constitution adopted in 1995.

Sberbank Employee's Day

The "oldest" of the entire listholidays celebrated in Russia on November 12. For 18 years, since the official recognition of this solemn date (1998), Sberbank employees consider this day their professional day.

November 12 was chosen for this occasion not by chance. It was on this day in 1841 that the Great Emperor Nicholas the First approved the Decree on the establishment of savings banks in the country.

In 1895, they acquired the status of state, which they are to this day.

Thus, after 157 years, the oldest bank in Russia received the right to celebrate its professional holiday.

Today, Sberbank of Russia occupies a leading position among other commercial and non-commercial financial structures, having an extensive network not only in our country, but also abroad.

Security Specialist Day

November 12 is also celebrated in Russia by representatives of no less significant structures - people who are somehow connected with security.

The work of specialists of such services is very important and responsible. They ensure the safety of not only people, but also information transmitted through various means of communication. Employees of their own and economic security services also celebrate their professional holiday on this day.

Despite the fact that this activity requires special training, today it is becoming popular not only among men, but also among the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. The number of female security guards is increasing every year. them willinglyare hired due to their developed intuition and the ability to analyze the behavior of suspects better than men.

With the idea that November 12 is the holiday of a security specialist, the Sec. Ru portal first came up 11 years ago (in 2005). Now this holiday is actively celebrated in many parts of our country.

World Pneumonia Day

November 12 is not only a Russian holiday. This date marks World Pneumonia Day.

This celebration was initiated by the Global Coalition Against Childhood Pneumonia. It is a worldwide organization that includes governmental and non-governmental structures, private and public foundations, as well as ordinary volunteers.

Pneumonia is one of the most dangerous diseases. At increased risk are children, the elderly, as well as adults whose body is weakened. Around 1.5 million children under the age of five die of pneumonia every year worldwide. This is a huge figure, so the fight against the disease is an important and necessary event at the international and state level.

On this day, preventive measures are being taken in many parts of the world. They are primarily aimed at preventing and detecting this dangerous disease. Preventive medical examinations are carried out everywhere. Specialists with medical education tell people about the danger of this disease, printed information is distributed.

Memorial Day of St. Stephen Milyutin, King of Serbia

For those who respect religious traditions, it is important to know what holiday Orthodox Christians celebrate on November 12.

On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Stephen Milyutin, King of Serbia.

Stefan Milyutin ruled Serbia for 45 years. He received the throne in 1275 from his brother Dragutin, who renounced the crown and became a recluse.

During the years of his reign, Stefan did a lot for his people and for Orthodoxy in general. He strengthened the position of Serbia in the Balkans, annexed large-scale regions to the country's territory and introduced Orthodoxy there. Under his leadership, more than 40 holy temples, monasteries and houses were built, where wanderers were received.

Stefan's reign lasted until his death in 1320. His holy relics are today in Sofia, in the Cathedral of the Sofia Metropolis "Sveta Nedelya".