July 11: World Population Day, Day of Remembrance of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga
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Today, on July 11, events are taking place to mark World Population Day. The event was established by the United Nations in 1989. At the moment, the population of our planet is just over eight billion, and according to UN forecasts, it will definitely cross the ten billion mark by 2050.
Today, July 11, events are taking place on the occasion of World Population Day. The event was established by the United Nations in 1989, UNN writes.
The date for World Population Day was not chosen by chance - two years earlier, on July 11, 1987, according to official statistics, the world's population crossed the 5 billion mark.
At the moment, our planet's population is just over eight billion, and according to UN forecasts, it will definitely cross the ten billion mark by 2050.
Today you can also join the events dedicated to the World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day.
The purpose of the event is to disseminate information about the possible negative consequences of using these psychotropic drugs.
Benzodiazepines are prescribed for mental health disorders such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, and their long-term use can lead to serious health problems, including potential overdose, especially when combined with other medications or alcohol.
According to the New Julian church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga.
Olha ascended the throne of Kievan Rus in 945 after her husband, Prince Ihor, was killed by the Drevlyans. Olga took cruel revenge for this murder several times.
There are several versions of when Olha converted to Christianity. According to the most common one, it happened in October 957 in Constantinople.
Olha tried to convert her son Sviatoslav, who succeeded her to the throne, to Christianity. But he remained a convinced pagan.
Princess Olha's grandson, Prince Volodymyr, Equal-to-the-Apostles, transferred her relics to the Tithe Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1547, Olga was canonized.
On July 11, Olga, Elena, Ilona, Arkady, and Andrey celebrate their name days.
