Colombia is known worldwide for being a country in which the Catholic religion predominates, for this reason several of the special dates that are named by Christianity are considered festive, such as Saint Joseph’s Day.
Based on the commemoration of this day, it is important to mention that on December 8, 1870, Pope Pius IX named Jesus of Nazareth as patron of the Church, under the Decree of the Sacred Congregation of Rites, Quemadmodum Deussince the above was done to honor Saint Joseph for his role as protector of Mary and her adopted son Jesus.
According to the Decree, “just as God appointed the other Joseph, son of the patriarch Jacob, governor of the entire land of Egypt to ensure sustenance for the people, so when the fullness of time arrived, when he was going to send the earth to his only begotten son for the salvation of the world, he designated this other Joseph, of whom the first was a symbol, and made him lord and prince of his house and his possession and chose him as custodian of his most precious treasures.
Furthermore, he justifies the choice of Joseph “because he had as his wife the Immaculate Virgin Mary, from whom by the work of the Holy Spirit our Lord Jesus Christ was born, having before men the son of Joseph, whom he was subject to. And whom so many kings and prophets longed to contemplate, this Joseph not only saw him, but spoke with him, embraced him, kissed him with paternal affection and carefully requested food from which the faithful people would eat like bread that came down from heaven for life. eternal.”
Why is Men’s Day celebrated on March 19 in Colombia?
Saint Joseph’s Day is celebrated annually on March 19, but due to the custom of moving religious holidays to the following Monday of each week, for 2024 this festival will take place on the 25th of the same month.
In the country, Men’s Day is celebrated two days a year, since the first celebration is carried out by Catholic tradition, that is, March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day, but the second is on November 19, when commemorates International Men’s Day in different countries.
Phrases to dedicate on Men’s Day
- “To the men who build bridges and break down barriers, happy Men’s Day!”
- “The greatness of a man lies in his character, happy day to all of them!”
- “Extraordinary men, today is your day. Congratulations!”
- “Let us celebrate the strength and goodness that resides in every man on this special day.”
- “To the men who inspire with their bravery, happy Men’s Day!”
- “To the exceptional fathers, brothers and friends, thank you for being amazing! Happy Men’s Day!”
- “May this day be full of success and smiles for all brave men. Congratulations!”
- “In honor of the men who leave their mark with their actions and words. Happy Men’s Day!”
When is International Men’s Day celebrated?
Although Men’s Day is celebrated on March 19 to commemorate St. Joseph’s Day, at an international level tribute is paid to the male gender on November 19. In fact, this date was proclaimed in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago, by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, from the University of the West Indies in Port of Spain.
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Dr. Teelucksingh, together with different members that made up the International Humanitarian Coordination Committee (DIH), determined that the objectives of celebrating this date were to promote the health of adult men and children, improve relationships and gender equality, and promote male role models. away from machismo.
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