Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on November 12
23 holidays and special days are celebrated on November 12 around the world.
- 23observances
- 62events
Holidays and observances
Birth of Sun Yat-Sen, also Doctors' Day and Cultural Renaissance Day. (Republic of China)The following are considered public holidays in Taiwan. Some are official holidays, and some are not.
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ArsatiusSaint Arsatius or Arsacius is a saint of whose life virtually nothing is known. He is said to have been a bishop of Milan, who lived either around 400 or in the 6th century, and possibly a martyr, but there is no evidence. Because of the traditional connection
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Astrik (or Anastasius) of PannonhalmaSaint Astrik of Pannonhalma is a saint of the 11th century.- Christian feast day: Cumméne FotaCumméne Fota or Fada, anglicised Cummian, was an Irish bishop and fer léignid (lector) of Cluain Ferta Brénainn (Clonfert). He was an important theological writer in the early to mid 7th century.
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CunibertCunibert, Cunipert, or Kunibert was the ninth bishop of Cologne, from 623 to his death. Contemporary sources mention him between 627 and 643.
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Emilian of CogollaSaint Aemilian (; is an Iberic saint, widely revered throughout Spain, who lived during the age of Visigothic rule.- Christian feast day: Imerius of ImmertalImerius of Immertal was a monk, hermit, and missionary in the present Swiss Jura. The names of the towns of Saint-Imier and Saint-Ismier refer to him.
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Josaphat Kuntsevych (Roman Catholic Church, Greek Catholic Church)Josaphat Kuntsevych, OSBM was a Basilian hieromonk and archeparch of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Polotsk from 1618 to 1623. On 12 November 1623, he was beaten to death with an axe during an anti-Catholic riot by Eastern Orth
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Lebuinus (Liafwine)Lebuinus was a medieval Christian monk who is the Apostle of the Frisians and patron saint of the city of Deventer in the Netherlands. He was born in England to Anglo-Saxon parents, date unknown, and died at Deventer about 775.
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Livinus of GhentSaint Livinus (c. 580 – 12 November 657), also Livinus of Ghent, was an apostle in Flanders and Brabant, venerated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic tradition and more especially at the Saint Bavo Chapel, Ghent. His feast day is 12 November.
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MacharMachar was a 6th-century Irish Saint active in Scotland.
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Margarito Flores GarcíaMargarito Flores García was a priest of the Catholic Church and was canonized in 2000. During his ministry in Chilpancingo-Chilapa, he was persecuted in the Mexican Revolution and died as a martyr.
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Nilus of SinaiNilus the Elder of Sinai was one of the many disciples and stalwart defenders of John Chrysostom.- Christian feast day: PatiensPatiens was the fourth Bishop of Metz, later being made patron of the city. He died in the fourth century.
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René d'AngersSaint Renatus is the name of a French and an Italian saint of the Catholic Church who is claimed to be the same person. There are different stories of two saints with by the name Renatus, who were later merged into a single one based on their described similar
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Theodore the StuditeTheodore the Studite, also known as Theodorus Studita and Saint Theodore of Stoudios/Studium, was a Byzantine Greek monk and abbot of the Stoudios Monastery in Constantinople. He played a major role in the revivals both of Byzantine monasticism and of classica- Christian feast day: YmarYmar of Reculver is an Anglo-Saxon saint.
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November 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)November 11 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - November 13
Constitution Day (Azerbaijan)There are several public holidays in Azerbaijan. Public holidays were regulated in the constitution of the Azerbaijan SSR for the first time on 19 May 1921. They are now regulated by the Constitution of Azerbaijan.
Father's Day (Indonesia)Father's Day is a day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. "Father's Day" complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day and, in some countries, Sib- National Health Day (Indonesia) The following table indicates declared Indonesian government national holidays. Cultural variants also provide opportunity for holidays tied to local events. Beside official holidays, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave
- National Youth Day (East Timor)The culture of Timor-Leste reflects numerous cultural influences, including Portuguese, Roman Catholic, and Malay, on the indigenous Austronesian cultures in Timor-Leste.
- World Pneumonia DayWorld Pneumonia Day provides an annual forum for the world in the fight against pneumonia. More than 100 organizations representing the interests of children joined forces as the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia to hold the first World Pneumonia Day on
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on November 12?
23 observances are celebrated on November 12 around the world: Birth of Sun Yat-Sen, also Doctors' Day and Cultural Renaissance Day. (Republic of China), Christian feast day: Arsatius, Christian feast day: Astrik (or Anastasius) of Pannonhalma, Christian feast day: Cumméne Fota, Christian feast day: Cunibert, Christian feast day: Emilian of Cogolla. 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 November 12?
62 documented historical events happened on November 12, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Led by the voivode Basarab I, Wallachian forces defeated the Hungarian army in an ambush at the Battle of Posada (depicted). On the same day, in another year: William Heffelfinger was paid $500 by the Allegheny Athletic Association, becoming the first professional American football player. 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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