Photographer's Day - Saint Veronica's Day - patroness of photography among Catholics

Saint Veronica's Day is a Catholic holiday glorifying the deeds of a woman who was rewarded for her mercy and faith with a miraculous image of Jesus The analogy with the creation of the first photograph allows us to consider her the patroness of photography According to legend, when Jesus carried the cross to Calvary, his path was thorny and painful The pious, kind Jewish woman took pity on Christ, who had fallen once again Not afraid of reprisals from the guards, she wiped the sweat and blood from her face A miraculous image appeared on the scarf, which belongs to special relics called “akeropita” And, like everything amazing, Veronica’s card is shrouded in secrets and mystifications There are few such sacred objects that, according to the most common version, are of divine origin The Shroud of Turin is made from the same material as the Shroud of Veronica This is fine linen - a unique fabric of antiquity, which has a controversial composition that cannot be recreated even with the use of modern technologies No less interesting is the fact that over time there were three such scarves It is quite difficult for the Catholic Church and researchers to unanimously recognize any relic as a fake or an original This is because there is no direct irrefutable historical evidence of the existence of such a woman and the events associated with her The first mention of vera icon (Latin for “true image”) can be found in religious texts of the 2nd-3rd centuries about Pontius Pilate, the prefect involved in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Such texts in the form of apocryphal tales cannot testify to the authenticity of things or actions The etymology of the word indicates to scientists that the name “Veronica” itself came from this Latin saying, although there are alternative versions about the fate of this woman and about her true name However, the church treats the board as a great shrine, enshrined in the heart of the Vatican - the majestic and ceremonial Basilica of St Peter Since 1628, the display of this relic is strictly limited - once a year, on a certain day of Lent An alternative version, known as the Monopello face, does not have the crown of thorns, which suggests that it is a copied item, possibly very ancient, but man-made Although it is on this miraculous, or not so miraculous, piece of fabric that the image of a face is very clearly and reliably depicted The amazing quality allows comparison with a photo negative Such an unusual fact, not yet explained from a scientific point of view, although very criticized, does not detract from the significance of the day of such a popular saint among the people as Veronica Allows you to consider all photography lovers as yours without excessive religiosity - to celebrate July 12 as Photographer's Day Recently, it has been celebrated not only in Catholic countries, but also in Russia Although World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19th, there are never too many good holidays Photographer's Day, as a good profession and an interesting hobby, is proof of this Professionals and amateur enthusiasts prepare many interesting events from exhibitions to competitions and family celebrations Master classes, seminars, and trainings from specialists and well-known people in this field are organized for those who want to improve their ability to capture life It is interesting to know the history of the development of photography, because almost two millennia have passed from the moment of the “first” photograph to the appearance of the next ones (1822, 1826 - the surviving image) Now this process in the age of digital technology has reached a new level, allowing everyone to join the profession of photographer