Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on January 19
13 holidays and special days are celebrated on January 19 around the world.
- 13observances
- 55events
Holidays and observances
Christian feast day:
Bassianus of LodiBassianus of Lodi was an Italian saint, the patron saint of Lodi, Bassano del Grappa, and Pizzighettone in Italy.
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Faustina and Liberata of ComoLiberata and Faustina of Como were two noble sisters from Rocca d'Olgisio in modern day Pianello Val Tidone, Italy. They lived as holy virgins in Como, Italy, during the 6th century and are venerated in the Roman Catholic Church as virgin saints. They are beli
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Henry of UppsalaHenry was a medieval English clergyman. He came to Sweden with Cardinal Nicholas Breakspeare in 1153 and was most likely designated to be the new Archbishop of Uppsala, but the independent church province of Sweden could only be established in 1164 after the c
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Marius, Martha, Audifax, and AbachumSaints Marius, Martha, Audifax, and Abachum were, according to their largely legendary passio of the 6th century, four saints of the same family. They came from Persia to Rome, and were martyred in 270 for sympathizing with Christian martyrs and burying their 
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Mark of Ephesus (Eastern Orthodox Church)Mark of Ephesus was a hesychast theologian of the late Palaiologan period of the Byzantine Empire who became famous for his rejection of the Council of Ferrara–Florence (1438–1439). As a monk in Constantinople, Mark was a prolific hymnographer and a follower o
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Pontianus of SpoletoPontianus was a second century Christian martyr. He was martyred during the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. He is honored as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church. In Spoleto, Italy, he is inv
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Wulfstan, Bishop of WorcesterWulfstan was an English Benedictine monk who served as Bishop of Worcester from 1062 to 1095. He was the last surviving pre-Norman Conquest bishop. Wulfstan is revered as a saint in the Catholic and Anglican churches.
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January 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)January 19 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
Confederate Heroes Day (Texas), and its related observance:
Robert E. Lee Day (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi)Robert E. Lee Day is a state holiday observed on various dates in parts of the Southern US, commemorating the January 19 birthday of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. It is rooted in the Lost Cause myth prevalent throughout the Southern United States, as Lee 
Husband's Day (Iceland)Man's Day and Woman's Day are traditional celebration days in Iceland, which were traditionally determined according to the old Icelandic calendar.- Kokborok Day (Tripura, India)Kokborok Day is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Tripura to celebrate the development of the Kokborok language. It is observed on 19 January every year. The Kokborok language is an official language in Tripura. This day is chosen to commemorate its
Theophany / Epiphany (Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy), and its related observances:
Timkat, or 20 during Leap Year (Ethiopian Orthodox)Timkat is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on 19 January, corresponding to the 11th day of Terr in the Ge'ez calendar.
Theophany / Epiphany (Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy), and its related observances:
Vodici or Baptism of Jesus (North Macedonia)Public holidays are observed in the Republic of North Macedonia for a number of reasons, including religious and national significance. They are generally accompanied by celebrations. The holidays are regulated by the 1998 Law on Holidays. If a national holida
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on January 19?
13 observances are celebrated on January 19 around the world: Christian feast day: Bassianus of Lodi, Christian feast day: Faustina and Liberata of Como, Christian feast day: Henry of Uppsala, Christian feast day: Marius, Martha, Audifax, and Abachum, Christian feast day: Mark of Ephesus (Eastern Orthodox Church), Christian feast day: Pontianus of Spoleto. 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 January 19?
55 documented historical events happened on January 19, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Hundred Years' War: The siege of Rouen ended with English troops capturing the city from Norman French forces. On the same day, in another year: War of the League of Cambrai: Troops led by Pope Julius II captured Mirandola (depicted) after a brief siege. 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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