Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on September 4
16 holidays and special days are celebrated on September 4 around the world.
- 16observances
- 54events
Holidays and observances
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Candida the ElderCandida the Elder was a legendary early Christian saint and resident of Naples, Italy, who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, with a feast day on 4 September. She is one of the patron saints of Naples.
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Blessed Catherine of RacconigiCatherine of Racconigi was an Italian member of the Third Order of St. Dominic, who is recognized for being a mystic and a stigmatic.
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Blessed Dina BélangerDina Bélanger, RJM, known in religion as Marie of Saint Cecilia of Rome, was a Canadian member of the Religious of Jesus and Mary.
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Hermione of EphesusHermione of Ephesus is a 2nd-century saint and martyr venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Catholic Church. She was well known as a "great healer" and founded the first Christian hospital in Ephesus.
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Ida of HerzfeldSaint Ida of Herzfeld was the widow of a Saxon duke who devoted her life to the poor following the death of her husband in 811. Her feast day is September 4.
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Irmgardis (of Süchteln)Saint Irmgardis, Saint Irmgard of Süchteln was a medieval saint and sovereign Countess Irmgardis of Aspel (Germany) in 1013–1085. Her relics are preserved in sarcophagus in the altar of Cologne Cathedral.
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Moses and Aaron (Catholic, Lutheran Church and Eastern Orthodox Church)In Abrahamic religions, Moses was the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in the Exodus from Egypt. He is considered the most important prophet in Judaism and Samaritanism, and one of the most important prophets in Christianity, Islam, the Bah
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Paul Jones (Episcopal Church)Paul Jones was the Episcopal Bishop of Utah (1916–1918), a socialist, and a prominent pacifist. He is included in the book of Lesser Feasts and Fasts of the Episcopal Church. His feast day is September 4.
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RosaliaRosalia, nicknamed la Santuzza was a virgin and hermit on Monte Pellegrino. She is venerated as the patron saint of Palermo in Italy, Camargo in Chihuahua, and three towns in Venezuela: El Hatillo, Zuata, and El Playón. She is especially invoked in times of pl
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Rose of ViterboRose of Viterbo, TOSF, was a young woman born in Viterbo, then a contested commune of the Papal States. She spent her brief life as a recluse, and was outspoken in her support of the papacy. Otherwise leading an unremarkable life, she later became known for he- Christian feast day: Rufinus, Silvanus, and VitalicusThe Roman Martyrology records 11 saints named Rufinus:On 28 February, a Roman martyr, Rufinus, with several companions in martyrdom; nothing is known concerning them. On 7 April, an African martyr, Rufinus with two companions; their names are mentioned under 6
- Christian feast day: Thamel and companionsSaint Thamel and companions are a group of 2nd century Christian martyrs. Thamel was a priest for a pagan god who was converted to Christianity. He was killed with his sister during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Hadrian.
- Christian feast day: Ultan of ArdbraccanUltan of Ardbraccan also known as Ultan the Scribe, was an Irish monk and Abbot-Bishop of Ardbraccan during the 7th century. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day being celebrated on 4 September.
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September 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)September 3 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - September 5
Immigrant's Day (Argentina)The history of immigration to Argentina can be divided into several major stages:Spanish colonization between the 16th and 18th century, mostly male, largely assimilated with the natives through a process called miscegenation. Although, not all of the current 
Toothfish Day (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands)Toothfish Day is a public holiday celebrated in the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Usually held on 4 September, the holiday marks the end of the toothfish fishing season and shows the importance of the Patagonian to
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on September 4?
16 observances are celebrated on September 4 around the world: Christian feast day: Candida the Elder, Christian feast day: Blessed Catherine of Racconigi, Christian feast day: Blessed Dina Bélanger, Christian feast day: Hermione of Ephesus, Christian feast day: Ida of Herzfeld, Christian feast day: Irmgardis (of Süchteln). 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 September 4?
54 documented historical events happened on September 4, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Germanic leader Odoacer captured Ravenna and deposed Emperor Romulus Augustus, marking the fall of the Western Roman Empire. On the same day, in another year: The most destructive damage from the Great Fire of London (depicted) occurred. 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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