February 17

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71 holidays recorded on February 17 throughout history

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Seven men walked away from their merchant businesses in Florence in 1233.

Seven men walked away from their merchant businesses in Florence in 1233. They didn't join an existing order. They started their own on Monte Senario, living in caves, wearing black habits, devoted to Mary's sorrows. They called themselves the Servants of Mary — Servites. None wanted to be in charge. They drew lots for leadership. They shared everything. Within twenty years, the order had spread across Italy. Today it's one of the few religious orders where every founder is known by name: Bonfilius, Alexis, Manettus, Amideus, Hugh, Sostenes, Buonagiunta. Most orders forget their founders or elevate one above the rest. The Servites canonized all seven together.

Alexis Falconieri died at 110, the last of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order.

Alexis Falconieri died at 110, the last of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order. He'd refused ordination his entire life. Stayed a lay brother. Did the manual work while the others preached. The order nearly collapsed twice in his lifetime. He held it together by managing the farms and finances. After he died, they found records showing he'd given away most of his inheritance anonymously. The Catholic Church canonized all seven founders together in 1888. He's the only one most people remember.

Saint Constabilis is celebrated today, mostly forgotten except in Capua, Italy, where he was abbot of Monte Cassino i…

Saint Constabilis is celebrated today, mostly forgotten except in Capua, Italy, where he was abbot of Monte Cassino in the 6th century. He rebuilt the monastery after the Lombards destroyed it. He's the patron saint against earthquakes because he supposedly stopped one with prayer during Mass. The monks kept going. The ground stopped shaking. Constabilis died shortly after. The monastery he saved would be destroyed and rebuilt four more times over the next 1,400 years. Prayer only works once, apparently.

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on this day in 2008, establishing itself as a sovereign state.

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on this day in 2008, establishing itself as a sovereign state. While over 100 United Nations members recognize the declaration, the ongoing diplomatic dispute with Belgrade continues to shape regional stability and complicates Kosovo’s path toward full integration into international organizations like the European Union.

Lommán of Trim died on this day, sometime in the 590s.

Lommán of Trim died on this day, sometime in the 590s. He founded a monastery that became one of Ireland's most important medieval centers of learning. But here's what nobody writes about: Trim sits on the River Boyne, and Lommán chose that exact bend because it was already sacred to pre-Christian Irish. He didn't erase the old religion. He built on top of it. Most Irish saints did this. Christianity in Ireland wasn't conquest. It was negotiation.

Fintan of Clonenagh ate one meal a day: stale barley bread and muddy river water.

Fintan of Clonenagh ate one meal a day: stale barley bread and muddy river water. For 70 years. His monastery in Ireland became famous for its harshness. Monks came from across Europe to see if they could survive his rule. Most couldn't. He died at 92, which nobody expected given the diet. His feast day celebrates a man who proved you can live on almost nothing, though the question was always whether you'd want to.

The Anglican Communion honors Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, executed by Idi Amin's regime in 1977.

The Anglican Communion honors Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, executed by Idi Amin's regime in 1977. Luwum had written a letter to Amin protesting arbitrary killings and the disappearance of thousands. The government accused him of treason. He was arrested during a church service. The official story said he died in a car accident while trying to escape. His body, when returned to his family, showed bullet wounds. Over 500,000 people attended his funeral. The church he led had been silent about government violence. After his death, it wasn't.

Libya marks Revolution Day on September 1st — the anniversary of Muammar Gaddafi's 1969 coup.

Libya marks Revolution Day on September 1st — the anniversary of Muammar Gaddafi's 1969 coup. He was 27 years old, a junior army officer. King Idris was out of the country for medical treatment. Gaddafi and 70 other officers took control of military barracks and the radio station. No shots fired. By morning they controlled the government. Gaddafi ruled for 42 years. The holiday celebrated the coup that brought him to power. After his death in 2011, the new government stopped observing it. The day that once meant revolution now marks the beginning of dictatorship.

Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate on different days than Western Christians because they never adopted the Gregoria…

Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate on different days than Western Christians because they never adopted the Gregorian calendar reform of 1582. Pope Gregory XIII adjusted the calendar to fix a drift — spring equinox was arriving earlier each year. Orthodox churches rejected it as papal overreach. The gap has grown to 13 days. So Orthodox Christmas falls on January 7th by the Western calendar, but it's still December 25th to them. Same date, different math, 442 years of separation.

Romans honored the god Quirinus during the Quirinalia, a festival dedicated to the deified Romulus.

Romans honored the god Quirinus during the Quirinalia, a festival dedicated to the deified Romulus. By celebrating this patron of the Roman people, citizens reinforced their collective identity and the state’s mythic origins. This day also functioned as the Feast of Fools, allowing the public to perform traditional sacrifices and strengthen communal bonds.

Tanis Diena — "Tanis's Day" — marked the Latvian summer solstice, when the sun barely set and daylight stretched past…

Tanis Diena — "Tanis's Day" — marked the Latvian summer solstice, when the sun barely set and daylight stretched past midnight. People built bonfires on hilltops, jumped over flames for luck, and stayed awake until dawn. They believed the sun stood still for three days. Farmers checked their crops at midnight. Young women wove flower crowns and floated them down rivers to divine their futures. The celebration predates Christianity by centuries. Latvia still observes it — one of the few Baltic pagan festivals that survived Christianization intact. They renamed it Jāņi, but the bonfires and all-night vigils remain.

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Elisabetta Sanna († 1857), bienheureuse veuve italienne devenue religieuse.

Edvige Carboni († 1952), bienheureuse laïque italienne et mystique.

Antoine Leszczewicz († 1943), bienheureux prêtre marianiste polonais de l'Immaculée Conception, martyr.

Théodule de Césarée († 309), martyr en Palestine.

Sylvain de Toulouse († 718), missionnaire en Artois.

Polychrone († 251), évêque de Babylone et martyr

Marcien († 457), empereur, vénéré par l'Église orthodoxe orientale

Mariamne (de) (מרימן / Μαριάμνη) ou Marianne (Ier siècle), vierge, sœur de l'apôtre Philippe.

Loman (en) († vers 450), neveu de saint Patrick, évêque de Trim en Irlande.

Guirec († 547 ou 585), disciple de saint Tugdual, moine dans la même région de Tréguier en Bretagne.

Fulrade († 784), abbé de Saint-Denis.

Flavien de Constantinople († 449), patriarche de Constantinople [16 février en orthodoxie(s)].

Finan de Lindisfarne († 661), 2e évêque de Lindisfarne.

Bonose de Trèves (de) († 381), 7e évêque de Trèves.

Auxibe († 112), disciple de saint Marc, 1er évêque de Soles.

Christianisme : possible mercredi des Cendres et début du Carême certaines années.

Lettonie : teņa diena, tanis diena ou jour des messieurs dans la mythologie lettone.

Date possible pour le début du nouvel an asiatique, entre 20 janvier et 20 février au gré de la Lune.

Journée internationale du pangolin en 2018 (3e samedi de février).

Italia Italia: Día Nacional del Gato.Por una iniciativa de la periodista Claudia Angeletti, que en 1990 realizó una e…

Italia Italia: Día Nacional del Gato.Por una iniciativa de la periodista Claudia Angeletti, que en 1990 realizó una encuesta en la revista Tuttogatto, en la cual los lectores seleccionaron esta fecha.Es otro de los días en que se le rinde homenaje a este animal, además de los ya conocidos 20 de febrero, 8 de agosto y 29 de octubre.

KosovoKosovo Kosovo: Día de la Independencia.

Imperio romano Imperio romano: Quirinalia, en honor a Quirino.

San Alejo Falconieri.(imagen ilustrativa).

San Bonoso.

Día Mundial del Espíritu Humano.Es para reflexionar sobre “el espíritu humano y reconectar con el sentido de asombro …

Día Mundial del Espíritu Humano.Es para reflexionar sobre “el espíritu humano y reconectar con el sentido de asombro y propósito”. Fue instaurado en 2003 por Michael Levy.(en inglés: World Human Spirit Day).

San Fintán.

San Flaviano (s.

San Flaviano (s. V).

San Furaldo.

San Julián de Capodacia.

San Pedro Yu Chong-nyul.

San Silvino de Auchy.

San Teodoro de Bizancio.

Aniversário do município de Itaguaçu, Espírito Santo

Aniversário do município de São João da Mata, Minas Gerais

Aniversário dos municípios de Vidal Ramos e Capinzal, Santa Catarina

Aniversário do município de Barra do Ribeiro, Rio Grande do Sul

Élia Pulquéria

Engrácia de Braga

Mariamne

Beato Lucas Belludi.

Beato Antonio Lesczewicz.

Día Internacional del Juego Responsable.Para concientizar sobre los efectos negativos de las adicciones a los juegos …

Día Internacional del Juego Responsable.Para concientizar sobre los efectos negativos de las adicciones a los juegos de azar y en línea, así como las formas saludables de jugar, mediante el fortalecimiento de hábitos y estilos de vida.

Día Mundial de la Motricidad Orofacial.

Día Mundial de la Resiliencia del Turismo.Celebración establecida por las Naciones Unidas en 2023, tiene como objetiv…

Día Mundial de la Resiliencia del Turismo.Celebración establecida por las Naciones Unidas en 2023, tiene como objetivo destacar la importancia de desarrollar un turismo resiliente. La resiliencia, aplicada en el contexto ambiental, se refiere a la capacidad de un sistema para recuperar el equilibrio después de haber sufrido una perturbación.

San Fian.

Argentina Argentina: Misiones: Posadas: Aniversario del Anfiteatro Manuel Antonio Ramírez.Fundación: 17 de febrero de…

Argentina Argentina: Misiones: Posadas: Aniversario del Anfiteatro Manuel Antonio Ramírez.Fundación: 17 de febrero de 1962 (64 años).

Chile Chile: Día Nacional del Chacarero.Es una fecha para homenajear a este sándwich emblemático de la gastronomía ch…

Chile Chile: Día Nacional del Chacarero.Es una fecha para homenajear a este sándwich emblemático de la gastronomía chilena. El Chacarero es un sándwich que combina carne, tomate, porotos verdes y ají verde.