March 12, 2023: Procopius Decapolita – what not to do today

What happened today:

Today, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Procopius the Decapolite. This holy confessor led a monastic life and devoted himself to the exaltation of faith in Christ and spiritual purification.

On March 12, Ukraine and the world celebrate International School Meals Day.

Things not to do on March 12:

• take a long trip
• fight, get things done, get offended
• break the fast

Folk signs and beliefs:

• In Prokop, the path under the horse’s hooves awakens and the sled path collapses.
• If the willow blooms on the crown first, then the planting will be good and it is better to start planting early.
• And if the willow in the crown is not in a hurry to bloom, the second planting will be fine
• If snowdrops appear, it’s time to start driving
• The water has a sharp nose – it breaks everywhere

Born today:

1946 – Liza Minnelli, American actress, singer, Oscar winner

1949 – Rob Cohen, American producer, director, and screenwriter

1956 – Steve Harris, English bassist, founder and songwriter of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden

Angel Day is celebrated:

Michael, Peter, Procopius, Titus, Falaley

Also on this day:

1365 – The University of Vienna, the third oldest institution of higher education in Central Europe, is founded.

1832 – Ballet used a female costume called the “tutu” for the first time.

1889 – Almon Strowger of the United States patented the automatic telephone exchange.

1911 – Dr. from the Rockefeller Institute. Fletcher discovered the causes of cerebral palsy (CP).

1912 – The Girl Guides movement (later referred to as Scouting) is founded in the United States.

1913 – Canberra becomes the capital of Australia.

1999 – The Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary join the NATO bloc.