Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on September 9
21 holidays and special days are celebrated on September 9 around the world.
- 21observances
- 67events
Holidays and observances
- Christian feast day: Charles Lowder (Church of England) Charles Fuge Lowder was a priest of the Church of England. He was the founder of the Society of the Holy Cross, a society for Anglo-Catholic priests.
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Ciarán of ClonmacnoiseSaint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, supposedly born Ciarán mac an tSaeir, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and the first abbot of Clonmacnoise. He is sometimes called Ciarán the Younger to distinguish him from the 5th-century Saint Ciarán the Elder who was 
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Blessed Eurythimia ÜffingBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for- Christian feast day:
Blessed Francisco Gárate ArangurenBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
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Constance, Nun, and her Companions (Episcopal Church)St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, designed by Memphis architect Bayard Snowden Cairns, located near downtown Memphis, Tennessee, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and the former cathedral of the old statewide Episcopal Diocese of- Christian feast day:
Blessed Maria TorribiaBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for
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Our Lady of Arantzazu (Oñati)The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu is a Franciscan church located in Oñati, Basque Country, Spain. The church is a much-loved place among Gipuzkoans, as the Virgin of Arantzazu is the shrine’s namesake and patron saint of the province, alongside Ignatius o
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Peter ClaverPeter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú, Spain, Spanish Empire, who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, Colombia, and ministry to African Americans.
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Synaxis of Ss. Joachim and Anna, an Afterfeast. (Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches)Joachim was, according to Christian Sacred tradition, the husband of Saint Anne, the father of Mary and grandfather of Jesus. The story of Joachim and Anne first appears in the Gospel of James, part of the New Testament apocrypha. His feast day is 26 July, a d
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September 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)September 8 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - September 10
Armored Forces Day (Ukraine)The Armed Forces of Ukraine are the military forces of Ukraine. They consist of the three branches: the Ground Forces, the Air Force and the Navy, and a number of separately organized forces and specialized support commands: the Air Assault Forces, the Marine 
California Admission Day (California, United States)The California Statehood Act, officially An Act for the Admission of the State of California into the Union and also known as the California Admission Act, is the federal legislation that admitted California to the United States as the thirty-first state. Pass
Children's Day (Costa Rica)Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country.
In 1925, International Children's Day was first proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare. Since 1950, it is 
Chrysanthemum Day or Kiku no Sekku (Japan)Chrysanthemum Day is one of the five ancient sacred festivals of Japan. It is celebrated on the 9th day of the 9th month. It was started in 910, when the Japanese imperial court held its first chrysanthemum show. Chrysanthemums are the symbol of the Imperial - Day of the Victims of Holocaust and of Racial Violence (Slovakia) Remembrance Days in Slovakia are working days.
Emergency Services Day (United Kingdom)Emergency Services Day in the United Kingdom is an annual event on 9 September each year to promote efficiency in the UK Emergency Services and National Health Service, to educate the public about using the emergency services responsibly, and to promote the ma
Independence Day or Republic Day, celebrates the proclamation of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) in 1948.Day of the Foundation of the Republic is the Republic Day and National day of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, held on 9 September.- Independence Day (Tajikistan), celebrates the independence of Tajikistan from USSR in 1991.The Independence Day of Tajikistan, officially known as the Day of State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, is the main national holiday of the Republic of Tajikistan.
International Buy-a-Priest-a-Beer DayInternational Buy-a-Priest-a-Beer Day is an annual observance on September 9 introduced by the blog The Catholic Gentleman in 2013. The premise of the holiday is that members of the Catholic laity are to buy beer for the clergy. The tradition has been linked t- Martyrs' Day (Afghanistan) (date may fall on September 8, follows a non-Gregorian calendar, see List of observances set by the Solar Hijri calendar)Martyrs' Day is a statutory holiday established by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Remembrance for Herman the Cheruscan (The Troth)In the modern pagan movement of Heathenry there are a number of holidays celebrated by different groups and individuals. The most widely observed are based on ancient Germanic practices described in historical accounts or folk practices; however, some adherent
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on September 9?
21 observances are celebrated on September 9 around the world: Christian feast day: Charles Lowder (Church of England), Christian feast day: Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, Christian feast day: Blessed Eurythimia Üffing, Christian feast day: Blessed Francisco Gárate Aranguren, Christian feast day: Constance, Nun, and her Companions (Episcopal Church), Christian feast day: Blessed Maria Torribia. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on September 9?
67 documented historical events happened on September 9, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Germanic Wars: An alliance of Germanic tribes led by Arminius engaged Roman forces at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, defeating three legions within a few days. On the same day, in another year: After disposing of all relatives who possibly held a claim to the throne, Constantine II, Constantius II and Constans became Roman co-emperors. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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