On which days public holidays fall - almost everyone knows. But as for professional, specialized and religious holidays, there is no way to do without a calendar. And, having opened it, it can be noted that almost every day one or another event occurs.
Often on one date there are several holidays at once. Among them - state, professional, religious, international. Not an exception is November 12th.
In our country, this day does not have state 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
On this day, several specialized holidays are celebrated at once.
Secular:
- Day of the employee of Sberbank of the Russian Federation.
- Security Specialist Day.
- World Pneumonia Day.
Religious (Orthodox):
- Memorial Day of St. Stephen Milyutin, King of Serbia.
In addition, on November 12, Azerbaijan celebrates Constitution Day, adopted in 1995.
Sberbank employee day
The “oldest” of the entire list of holidays celebrated in Russia on November 12. For 18 years, from the date of official recognition of this solemn date (1998), Sberbank employees consider this day their professional day.
November 12 was not chosen for this reason by chance. It was on this day in 1841 that the Great Emperor Nicholas I approved the Decree on the establishment of savings banks in the country .
In 1895, they acquired the status of state, which they are today.
Thus, after 157 years, the oldest bank in Russia received the right to celebrate its professional holiday.
Today, Sberbank of Russia holds a leading position among other commercial and non-commercial financial institutions, having an extensive network not only in our country, but also abroad.
Security Specialist Day
Representatives of no less significant structures, people, one way or another connected with security, also celebrate the November 12 holiday in Russia.
The work of specialists of such services is very important and responsible. They ensure the safety of not only people, but also information transmitted by 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 representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. The number of women guards is increasing every year. They are willingly hired because of their developed intuition and their ability to better analyze the behavior of suspected persons, in comparison with men.
The idea that November 12 was a holiday for a security specialist was first made by the Sec.Ru portal 11 years ago (in 2005). Now this holiday is actively celebrated in many parts of our country.
World Pneumonia Day
November 12 is a holiday not only on a Russian scale. This day is World Pneumonia Day.
The initiator of this holiday was the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia. This is a worldwide organization that includes government and non-governmental organizations, private and state foundations, as well as regular volunteers.
Pneumonia is one of the most dangerous diseases. In an increased risk zone are children, the elderly, as well as adults, whose body is weakened. Every year, around one and a half million children under the age of five die from pneumonia worldwide. This is a huge number, so the fight against the disease is an important and necessary event, standing at the international and state levels.
On this day, preventive measures are being taken in many parts of the world. They are primarily aimed at the prevention and detection of this dangerous disease. Preventive medical examinations are carried out everywhere. Specialists with medical education tell people about the dangers of this disease, printed information is distributed.
Memorial Day of St. Stephen Milyutin, King of Serbia
For those who worship religious traditions, it is important to know on November 12 what holiday Orthodox Christians celebrate.
On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Stephen Milyutin, King of Serbia.
Stefan Milyutin ruled Serbia for a long time - for 45 years. He received the throne succession in 1275 from his brother Dragutin, who refused the crown and became a recluse.
During the years of his reign, Stefan did a lot for his people and for Orthodoxy as a whole. He strengthened the position of Serbia in the Balkans, annexed large-scale areas to the territory of the country 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 located today in Sofia, in the cathedral of the Sofia Metropolitanate “Sveta Nedelya”.