Internet Day (04/04)

In many countries around the world, Internet Day is celebrated annually on April 4, which in 1998 was sanctioned by Pope John Paul II and coincides with the day of the repose of St. Isidore of Seville. However, the patron saint of the Internet has not yet been officially approved.

Catholic Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560 — April 4, 636), Bishop of Seville, gained fame not only for his piety, but also for his love of science. He is the author of one of the first books on etymology, was the first to present Aristotle's work in Spain, was a reformer and a man of broad views.

Saint Isidore is considered one of the last ancient Christian philosophers, as well as the last of the fathers of the great Latin Church. Some historians refer to Saint Isidore as the most educated man of his time, who had a significant influence on learning in the Middle Ages.

As stated above, Isidore of Seville is the author of the 20-volume work «Etymology» (Etymologiae). It was essentially the world's first encyclopedia. In it, in order to explain the meaning and origin of words, huge material was collected, covering the entire amount of knowledge of the era.

Saint Isidore is considered the patron saint of students and students, and in 2003, Pope John Paul II also named Saint Isidore the patron saint of computer and Internet users.

The Catholic Church chose him as patron of the Internet, based primarily on the fact that the World Wide Web — is a huge treasury of practical and theoretical human knowledge.

Also today, tireless webmasters and Internet developers celebrate their professional holiday. This holiday is still unofficial, but from year to year it is becoming more and more popular. And the calendar date — is April 4 — «4.04» — creates an excellent prerequisite for strengthening the traditions of celebrating this day.

Let us remind you that in Russia the celebration of Programmer's Day falls on the 256th day of the year, and Internet Day in Russia is celebrated annually on September 30.



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