Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on February 3
20 holidays and special days are celebrated on February 3 around the world.
- 20observances
- 53events
Holidays and observances
- Christian feast day: Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church) The Martyrology of Rabban Sliba is a book containing the names and feast days of a number of martyrs of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
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AnsgarAnsgar, also known as Anskar, Saint Ansgar, Saint Anschar or Oscar, was Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen in the northern part of the Kingdom of the East Franks. Ansgar became known as the "Apostle of the North" because of his travels and the See of Hamburg receive
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Berlinda of MeerbekeBerlinda was a Benedictine nun of noble descent. Her feast day is 3 February.
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BlaiseBlaise of Sebaste was a physician and bishop of Sebastea in historical Lesser Armenia who is venerated as a Christian saint and martyr. He is counted as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.- Christian feast day:
Celsa and NonaBerlinda was a Benedictine nun of noble descent. Her feast day is 3 February.
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Claudine ThévenetClaudine Thévenet, RJM, religious name Marie of Saint Ignatius, was a French Catholic religious sister and the founder of the Religious of Jesus and Mary.
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Dom Justo Takayama (Philippines and Japan)Justo Takayama Ukon (ジュスト高山右近), born Takayama Hikogorō (高山彦五郎) and also known as Dom Justo Takayama was a Japanese Catholic daimyō and samurai during the Sengoku period that saw rampant anti-Catholic sentiment.
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HadelinSaint Hadelin, born in Guyenne, was one of the scholarly monks who preached Christianity and started conversion work in what is now Belgium, along with Saint Remaclus.- Christian feast day: Margaret of EnglandSaint Margaret of England was born in Hungary to an Englishwoman who was related to Thomas Becket, the murdered Archbishop of Canterbury.
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WerburghWerburgh was an Anglo-Saxon princess who became the patron saint of the city of Chester in Cheshire. Her feast day is 3 February.
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February 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)February 3 in Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendars is a feast day and a day of commemoration of saints and martyrs. Although some Orthodox churches use the Revised Julian Calendar and others use the traditional Julian calendar, the fixed commemorations for th- Day of the Virgin of Suyapa (Honduras) Public holidays in Honduras are primarily centered on Christianity and the commemoration of significant events in Honduran history. Each celebration is very important to many families across this country. They are often celebrated with extended family members
Earliest day on which Shrove Tuesday can fall, while March 9 is the latest; celebrated on Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity)Shrove Tuesday is the final day of Shrovetide, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season. Lent begins the following day with Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday is observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession, the ritual burning of the
Four Chaplains Day (United States, also considered a Feast Day by the Episcopal Church)The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the Immortal Chaplains or the Dorchester Chaplains, were four chaplains who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the American troop ship SS Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943, in what has been referred to as- Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary (Vietnam)Public holidays in Vietnam are days when workers get the day off work. Prior to 2007, Vietnamese workers observed 8 days of public holiday a year, among the lowest in the region. On 28 March 2007 the government added the traditional holiday commemorating the m
Day of Finnish architecture and design, birthday of Alvar Aalto (Finland)Flag flying days in Finland are days of the year when the national flag is flown nationwide, either by law or by custom. The flag of Finland is generally flown only on special occasions to celebrate or honour someone or something. On certain days of the year, - Heroes' Day (Mozambique)
- Martyrs' Day (São Tomé and Príncipe) This is a list of holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Setsubun (Japan)Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. The name literally means 'seasonal division', referring to the day just before the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, known as Setsubun; though previously referring- Veterans' Day (Thailand) Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually nineteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both official and non
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on February 3?
20 observances are celebrated on February 3 around the world: Christian feast day: Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church), Christian feast day: Ansgar, Christian feast day: Berlinda of Meerbeke, Christian feast day: Blaise, Christian feast day: Celsa and Nona, Christian feast day: Claudine Thévenet. 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 February 3?
53 documented historical events happened on February 3, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Emperor Henry III declared Drogo of Hauteville to be count of all Apulian and Calabrian Normans. On the same day, in another year: Mudéjar revolt: King James I of Aragon entered the formerly Muslim-held city of Murcia following its surrender three days earlier. 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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