Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on November 8
15 holidays and special days are celebrated on November 8 around the world.
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Holidays and observances
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Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (Roman Catholic Church)Elizabeth of the Trinity, OCD, born Élisabeth Catez, was a French Discalced Carmelite, a mystic, and a spiritual writer. She was known for the depth of her spiritual growth as a Carmelite as well as bleak periods in which her religious calling was perceived to
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Four Crowned MartyrsThe Four Crowned Martyrs or Four Holy Crowned Ones were nine individuals who are venerated as martyrs and saints of Early Christianity. The nine saints are divided into two groups:Severus, Severian(us), Carpophorus (Carpoforus), Victorinus
Claudius, Castorius
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Godfrey of AmiensGodfrey of Amiens (1066–1115) was a bishop of Amiens. He is a saint in the Catholic Church.
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Johann von Staupitz (Lutheran)Johann von Staupitz was a German Catholic priest and theologian, university preacher, and Vicar General of the Augustinian friars in Germany, who supervised Martin Luther during a critical period in his spiritual life. Martin Luther himself remarked, "If it ha
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Blessed John Duns ScotusJohn Duns Scotus was a Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher and theologian. He is considered among the most important philosopher-theologians in Western Christendom during the last part of the medieval period, togeth- Christian feast day: Saints and Martyrs of England (Church of England) The Church of England commemorates many of the same saints as those in the General Roman Calendar, mostly on the same days, but also commemorates various notable Christians who have not been canonised by Rome, with a particular though not exclusive emphasis o
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TysilioSaint Tysilio was a Welsh bishop, prince and scholar.
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Willehad of BremenWillehad or Willihad ; c. 745 AD – 8 November 789) was a Christian missionary and the Bishop of Bremen from 787 AD.
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November 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)November 7 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - November 9
Intersex Day of Remembrance (New South Wales, Australia)Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Solidarity Day, is an internationally observed civil awareness day designed to highlight issues faced by intersex people. It marks the birthday of Herculine Barbin, a French intersex person whose memoirs were
International Day of Radiology (European Society of Radiology)The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is an annual event promoting the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. It is celebrated on November 8 each year and coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays. It was first introduced in 2012, as
National Aboriginal Veterans Day (Canada)National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It occurs annually on 8 November. The day was first commem
Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless Powers of Heaven (Eastern Orthodox Church)A synaxis is a liturgical assembly in Eastern Christianity.
World Urbanism DayWorld Urbanism Day, also known as World Town Planning Day or World Urban Planning Day, is an international day, recognising the accomplishments of professional planners and their contributions to creating liveable, sustainable communities.
Victory Day (Azerbaijan)The Victory Day is a public holiday in Azerbaijan that is celebrated on 8 November, in commemoration of Azerbaijan's victory in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. Established by the decree of the President of Azerbaijan on 2 December 2020, the holiday is celebra
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on November 8?
15 observances are celebrated on November 8 around the world: Christian feast day: Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (Roman Catholic Church), Christian feast day: Four Crowned Martyrs, Christian feast day: Godfrey of Amiens, Christian feast day: Johann von Staupitz (Lutheran), Christian feast day: Blessed John Duns Scotus, Christian feast day: Saints and Martyrs of England (Church of England). 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 8?
62 documented historical events happened on November 8, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Arab–Byzantine wars: Having been the target of many raids by the Emirate of Aleppo, Byzantine forces led by Leo Phokas the Younger ambushed the Hamdanids and annihilated their army. On the same day, in another year: Trần Thánh Tông, the second emperor of Vietnam's Trần dynasty, took up the title of retired emperor, but continued to co-rule with his son Nhân Tông for eleven more years. 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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