August 25
Holidays
78 holidays recorded on August 25 throughout history
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A Spanish priest who founded the Piarists (Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools), …
A Spanish priest who founded the Piarists (Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools), Joseph Calasanctius established the first free public school in Europe in Rome in 1597. His vision of universal education for poor children — radical for its time — made him the patron saint of Christian schools.
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 536 to 552, Menas navigated the treacherous politics of Emperor Justi…
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 536 to 552, Menas navigated the treacherous politics of Emperor Justinian's theological controversies, including the Three Chapters dispute that split Eastern and Western Christianity. His patriarchate coincided with Justinian's most ambitious building projects, including the completion of the Hagia Sophia.
Venerated as the patron saint of Naples, Patricia (Patrizia) is traditionally believed to have been a noble virgin of…
Venerated as the patron saint of Naples, Patricia (Patrizia) is traditionally believed to have been a noble virgin of Constantinople who fled to Naples to escape an arranged marriage and devoted her life to God. Her relics are kept in the Monastery of San Gregorio Armeno, where her blood is said to liquefy — a miracle parallel to the more famous liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood.
Thousands of revelers descend upon the streets of Buñol, Spain, to pelt one another with overripe tomatoes during the…
Thousands of revelers descend upon the streets of Buñol, Spain, to pelt one another with overripe tomatoes during the annual La Tomatina festival. Held on the last Wednesday of August, this chaotic tradition transforms the town into a crimson slurry, boosting the local economy and cementing the village’s identity as a global destination for surrealist celebration.
North Korea's Day of Songun ("military-first") commemorates Kim Jong-il's reported 1960 visit to a military unit, mar…
North Korea's Day of Songun ("military-first") commemorates Kim Jong-il's reported 1960 visit to a military unit, marking the origin of the policy that prioritized the armed forces above all other institutions. The holiday is central to the regime's mythology, positioning the military as the foundation of North Korean society and the Kim dynasty's power.
Uruguayans commemorate the 1825 Declaration of Independence, which formally rejected Brazilian rule and asserted the …
Uruguayans commemorate the 1825 Declaration of Independence, which formally rejected Brazilian rule and asserted the nation's sovereignty. This act of defiance ended years of regional instability and sparked the Cisplatine War, ultimately forcing the creation of an independent buffer state between the competing powers of Brazil and Argentina.
Liberation Day in Paris commemorates August 25, 1944, when Free French forces under General Philippe Leclerc, support…
Liberation Day in Paris commemorates August 25, 1944, when Free French forces under General Philippe Leclerc, supported by American troops, liberated the capital after four years of German occupation. Charles de Gaulle's triumphant march down the Champs-Élysées the following day became one of the most iconic moments of World War II.
Soldier's Day (Dia do Soldado) in Brazil honors the birthday of Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, the Duke of Caxias, patro…
Soldier's Day (Dia do Soldado) in Brazil honors the birthday of Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, the Duke of Caxias, patron of the Brazilian Army and the nation's most celebrated military commander. His 19th-century campaigns during the Paraguayan War and internal conflicts made him a national hero, and August 25 is marked by military ceremonies across the country.
An 8th-century bishop and educator, Gregory of Utrecht was a disciple of Saint Boniface and succeeded him as a leadin…
An 8th-century bishop and educator, Gregory of Utrecht was a disciple of Saint Boniface and succeeded him as a leading figure in the Christianization of the Frankish territories. He directed the cathedral school at Utrecht, which became one of the most important centers of learning in the Carolingian world.
A 6th-century Frankish abbot and miracle worker, Aredius (Yrieix) founded the monastery and town of Attanum, which ev…
A 6th-century Frankish abbot and miracle worker, Aredius (Yrieix) founded the monastery and town of Attanum, which eventually became the city of Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in the Limousin region of France. Gregory of Tours recorded his life and miracles, making him one of the best-documented saints of Merovingian Gaul.
Roman Catholics honor Genesius of Arles, Louis IX of France, and Joseph Calasanz today.
Roman Catholics honor Genesius of Arles, Louis IX of France, and Joseph Calasanz today. These figures represent the breadth of the faith, from a Roman notary martyred for his conversion to a crusading king who reformed French justice and a priest who founded the first free public school system in Europe.
Romans honored Ops, the goddess of earth and agricultural abundance, with the Opiconsivia festival each August.
Romans honored Ops, the goddess of earth and agricultural abundance, with the Opiconsivia festival each August. Participants gathered at the Regia to offer sacrifices, ensuring the protection of the grain harvest stored in the state granaries. This ritual reinforced the city's reliance on divine favor to secure its food supply through the coming winter.
A 7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess, Æbbe of Coldingham founded the double monastery at Coldingham in what is now the Sc…
A 7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess, Æbbe of Coldingham founded the double monastery at Coldingham in what is now the Scottish Borders. According to tradition, she later led her nuns in disfiguring their own faces to repel Viking raiders — a story that, whether historical or legendary, became one of the most dramatic tales of early medieval monastic courage.
Dia da Legalidade
Dia da Legalidade
Dia do Feirante
Dia do Feirante
Dia Nacional da Educação Infantil
Dia Nacional da Educação Infantil
San Julio de Eretum.
San Julio de Eretum.
San Julián de Siria.
San Julián de Siria.
Santa Hunegunda.
Santa Hunegunda.
San Hermes de Eretum.
San Hermes de Eretum.
Christian feast day: Æbbe of Coldingham
Christian feast day: Æbbe of Coldingham
San Ponciano de Roma.
San Ponciano de Roma.
San Severo.
San Severo.
Santo Tomás de Hereford.
Santo Tomás de Hereford.
San Gregorio de Utrecth.
San Gregorio de Utrecth.
San Gerundio.
San Gerundio.
Namenstage Patricia
Namenstage Patricia
Kirchliche Gedenktage Hl.
Kirchliche Gedenktage Hl. Geruntius, Bischof von Italica (katholisch)
San Vicente de Roma.
San Vicente de Roma.
San Urlo.
San Urlo.
Beato Alejandro Dordi.
Beato Alejandro Dordi.
Beato Andrés Bordino .
Beato Andrés Bordino .
Beatos Andrés Gim Gwang-Ok y Pedro Gim Jeong-Duk.
Beatos Andrés Gim Gwang-Ok y Pedro Gim Jeong-Duk.
Beata María del Tránsito.
Beata María del Tránsito.
San Genadio de Constantinopla.
San Genadio de Constantinopla.
San Genesio de Roma.
San Genesio de Roma.
San Genesio de Brescelo.
San Genesio de Brescelo.
San Genesio de Arlés.
San Genesio de Arlés.
San Eusebio de Roma.
San Eusebio de Roma.
Beata María Troncatti.
Beata María Troncatti.
Beato Pablo Juan Charles.
Beato Pablo Juan Charles.
Beato Pedro de Calidis.
Beato Pedro de Calidis.
Dia do Soldado
Dia do Soldado
España España: Lupiñén: Fiestas en honor a San Ginés.
España España: Lupiñén: Fiestas en honor a San Ginés.
España España: Campo de Mirra: Representación teatral del tratado de Almizra.
España España: Campo de Mirra: Representación teatral del tratado de Almizra.
Paraguay Paraguay: Día del Idioma Guaraní.
Paraguay Paraguay: Día del Idioma Guaraní.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Beso y el Maquillaje.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Beso y el Maquillaje.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Whisky Sour.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Whisky Sour. Cóctel preparado con Jack Daniel's, 25 ml zumo de limón, 15 ml de jarabe de goma y 2 gotas de amargo de angostura.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de la Banana Split.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de la Banana Split. Dulce helado que se sirve con un plátano, crema batida y varios aderezos.
Aniversário dos municípios de Barretos e Redenção da Serra, São Paulo
Aniversário dos municípios de Barretos e Redenção da Serra, São Paulo
Aniversário dos municípios de Chapecó e Joaçaba, Santa Catarina
Aniversário dos municípios de Chapecó e Joaçaba, Santa Catarina
Aniversário do município de Rio Pomba, Minas Gerais
Aniversário do município de Rio Pomba, Minas Gerais
Aniversário dos municípios de Nazário e Porangatu, Goiás
Aniversário dos municípios de Nazário e Porangatu, Goiás
Aniversário do município de Miracema do Tocantins, Tocantins
Aniversário do município de Miracema do Tocantins, Tocantins
Chile Chile: Día Nacional del Peluquero.
Chile Chile: Día Nacional del Peluquero.
Argentina Argentina: Día del Peluquero.
Argentina Argentina: Día del Peluquero.
Argentina Argentina: Día Nacional de Ayuda a la Persona con Autismo.Se conmemora la creación de la Asociación Argenti…
Argentina Argentina: Día Nacional de Ayuda a la Persona con Autismo.Se conmemora la creación de la Asociación Argentina de Padres de Autistas (APADEA) en 1994, que reúne a las familias para ofrecerles orientación, asesoramiento e información, junto a un equipo de profesionales, especialistas e investigadores. El objetivo de este día es concientizar sobre la importancia de ser parte activa en la integración de las personas que presentan esta condición.
Día Naranja.
Día Naranja. Evento mensual sobre la violencia que sufren las mujeres.
Día Mundial del Cuidado de la Piel.Para destacar la importancia de cuidar el órgano más grande de nuestro cuerpo y la…
Día Mundial del Cuidado de la Piel.Para destacar la importancia de cuidar el órgano más grande de nuestro cuerpo y la primera capa que se enfrenta diariamente a factores externos como rayos ultravioletas, cambios de temperatura, contaminación y el contacto con sustancias nocivas.
Día Internacional de Ramen.
Día Internacional de Ramen. Este día de 1958, se lanzó al mercado la 'chicken ramen', la primera sopa instantánea de fideos.
España España: Cartagena: Romería al monasterio de San Ginés de la Jara.
España España: Cartagena: Romería al monasterio de San Ginés de la Jara.
España España: Adahuesca: Santas Santa Nunilo y Santa Alodia.
España España: Adahuesca: Santas Santa Nunilo y Santa Alodia.
San Peregrino.
San Peregrino.
San Nemesio.
San Nemesio.
San Marciano de Saignon.
San Marciano de Saignon.
Fêtes religieuses romaines antiques : Opiconsivia en l’honneur d’Ops (ou Rhéa voire Cybèle), avec les Opalia des 19 …
Fêtes religieuses romaines antiques : Opiconsivia en l’honneur d’Ops (ou Rhéa voire Cybèle), avec les Opalia des 19 décembre).
Christianisme orthodoxe : station dans la fondation de Juvénal avec mémoire des divers prophètes Isaïe, Zacharie, Ana…
Christianisme orthodoxe : station dans la fondation de Juvénal avec mémoire des divers prophètes Isaïe, Zacharie, Ananias, Azaria et Misaël compagnons de Daniel et martyrs (les XL martyrs de Sébaste) dans le lectionnaire de Jérusalem avec lectures de : Za. 3, 7(- 6, 15) ; Is. 6, 1(-10) ; Dn. 1, 1-21 ; Héb. 11, 32(-40) ; Mt. 20, 1(-16).
Géronce de Talco († v.
Géronce de Talco († v. 100), évêque et martyr.
Hunégonde (VIIe siècle), Religieuse bénédictine.
Hunégonde (VIIe siècle), Religieuse bénédictine.
Nemesius et Lucilla († v.
Nemesius et Lucilla († v. 260), Martyrs à Rome.
Sever († v.
Sever († v. 500), Abbé à Agde.
Tite de Gortyne, en Crète, Tite ou Titus, né au début du Ier siècle de notre ère, mort à 94 à 97 ans à la fin du même…
Tite de Gortyne, en Crète, Tite ou Titus, né au début du Ier siècle de notre ère, mort à 94 à 97 ans à la fin du même siècle), disciple indirect de Jésus-Christ,, fêté le 26 janvier par l'Église catholique.
Gurloès († 1057), Abbé bénédictin breton.
Gurloès († 1057), Abbé bénédictin breton.
Joseph de Calasanz († 1648), prêtre et fondateur des Clercs des Ecoles pies
Joseph de Calasanz († 1648), prêtre et fondateur des Clercs des Ecoles pies
Louis Urbano Lanaspa († 1936), Bienheureux prêtre et martyr de la guerre civile espagnole.
Louis Urbano Lanaspa († 1936), Bienheureux prêtre et martyr de la guerre civile espagnole.
Maria Troncatti († 1969), bienheureuse religieuse italienne.
Maria Troncatti († 1969), bienheureuse religieuse italienne.
Paul-Jean Charles († 1794), bienheureux moine cistercien français martyr à Rochefort.
Paul-Jean Charles († 1794), bienheureux moine cistercien français martyr à Rochefort.
Thomas d'Hereford († 1282) évêque d'Hereford en Angleterre.
Thomas d'Hereford († 1282) évêque d'Hereford en Angleterre.