Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on May 9
17 holidays and special days are celebrated on May 9 around the world.
- 17observances
- 48events
Holidays and observances
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Beatus of VendomeSaint Bienheuré is a semi-legendary saint of Vendôme. Tradition states that he lived in a cave near the town. Like Saint George, he is said to have fought a dragon. His legend was conflated with that of Beatus of Lungern.
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Christopher (Eastern Orthodox Church)Saint Christopher (Greek: Ἅγιος Χριστόφορος, romanized: Hágios Christóphoros, lit. 'Christ-bearer'; Latin: Sanctus Christophorus), also called Christopher of Lycia (Lycea), is a legendary figure venerated by several Christian denominations as a martyr and sain
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George PrecaGeorge Franco Preca, T.OCarm was a Maltese Catholic priest, the founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine and a Third Order Carmelite. Pope John Paul II dubbed him "Malta’s second father in faith".
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Gerontius of CerviaGerontius of Cervia was an Italian bishop of Cervia who is venerated as a saint.
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Gregory of Nazianzen (The Episcopal Church (US) and traditional Roman Catholic calendar)Gregory of Nazianzus, also known as Saint Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was an early Roman Christian theologian and prelate who served as Archbishop of Constantinople from 380 to 381. He is widely considered the most accomplished rhetorical sty
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Blessed Karolina GerhardingerBeatification 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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Nicolaus Zinzendorf (Lutheran)Nikolaus Ludwig, Reichsgraf von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf was a German religious and social reformer, bishop of the Moravian Church, founder of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine, Christian mission pioneer and a major figure of 18th-century Protestantism. Born in Dr
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Pachomius the GreatPachomius, also known as Saint Pachomius the Great, is generally recognized as the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism.
In the Vita Pachumii, his name is recorded as Pachumius (Παχούμιος). Coptic churches celebrate his feast day on 9 May, and Eastern O- Christian feast day:
Blessed Thomas PickeringBeatification 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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Tudy of LandevennecTudy of Landevennec was a Breton saint of the 5th or 6th century. He was a hermit who founded monasteries at Landévennec in Brittany, France and in Cornwall, England. The village of St Tudy in Cornwall is named for him. He may have been a disciple of Maudez, a
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May 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)May 8 – Eastern Orthodox Church calendar – May 10
Commemoration of the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands related observances:
Liberation Day, commemorating the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II. (Guernsey and Jersey)Liberation Day is the national day of both Guernsey and Jersey, the two largest of the Channel Islands, which takes place on 9 May each year. It commemorates the liberation of the Channel Islands on 9 May 1945, which marked the end of the islands' occupation b
Commemoration of the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands related observances:
National Day (Alderney)A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint, a ruler or a date in that c
Europe Day, commemorating the Schuman Declaration. (European Union, Kosovo, Moldova, Ukraine)Europe Day is a day celebrating "peace and unity in Europe" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union.
Victory Day observances, celebration of the Soviet Union victory over Nazi Germany (Soviet Union, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)
Victory and Peace Day, marks the capture of Shusha (1992) in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, and the end of World War II. (Armenia)Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945- Home Front Heroes Day in the United States (proposed; locally observed in Dallas, Texas)Home Front Heroes Day is observed on May 9 to acknowledge and honor the contributions of individuals on the home front, past and present, for their support, work and sacrifices at home during the service of their family members, loved ones, and fellow American
Goku Day (Japan), commemorating the fictional character Goku.Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on May 9?
17 observances are celebrated on May 9 around the world: Christian feast day: Beatus of Vendome, Christian feast day: Christopher (Eastern Orthodox Church), Christian feast day: George Preca, Christian feast day: Gerontius of Cervia, Christian feast day: Gregory of Nazianzen (The Episcopal Church (US) and traditional Roman Catholic calendar), Christian feast day: Blessed Karolina Gerhardinger. 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 May 9?
48 documented historical events happened on May 9, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The inaugural exhibition of the Society of Artists of Great Britain opened at Spring Gardens in London. On the same day, in another year: Second Schleswig War: The Battle of Heligoland (depicted), the last naval engagement fought by squadrons of wooden ships, took place between the Danish and Austro-Prussian fleets. 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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