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  • 20.03.2025

Revolutionary Dates: Traditions, Calendar Shifts, and Symbolic Celebrations

The answer can be explained through the historical and cultural heritage of revolutionary events and the change of calendar systems, as well as by the choice of dates associated with ancient traditions and symbolism. For example, one source notes that "the tradition of celebrating Purim led to the establishment of the women's holiday on March 8... Thus, the Soviet congratulation on March 8 (as well as on February 23) is also a congratulation on 'liberation' from 'tsarism'" (source: 984_4916.txt). In this way, establishing March 8 as a women's holiday is connected not only with the movement for women's rights but also with a reinterpretation of revolutionary events, which contributed to creating a separate celebration for women.

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Beyond March 8: A Christian Perspective on Honoring Women

From a Christian perspective, the celebration of March 8 itself is not explicitly described as sinful, but the provided material emphasizes that Christians have alternative spiritual guidelines for expressing attention and love toward women. In particular, according to the text from file 1491_7453.txt, "Christians have no need to use March 8 to pay tribute to women. All Christians speak about the great purpose of women not only on festive days dedicated to the Mother of God—chosen for the great task of humanity’s salvation—but also during the third week of Easter, which is dedicated to the myrrh-bearing women. The Holy Gospel reveals to us the moving story of the all-conquering love of the myrrh-bearing women for their Divine Teacher. They were the first to be granted the special honor of seeing the Risen Lord. It is to them that the great word was first addressed: 'Rejoice!' For Christianity is a religion of love and joy. On the holiday of the myrrh-bearing women, a Christian has the opportunity to show attention and love to all known women and to wish for their lives to be illuminated by the warm and joyful Light of Christ, and that, with God’s help, they may always enjoy well-being, peace, and health."

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Ideological Clash: March 8th and Orthodox Traditions

Based on the provided data, it can be concluded that the celebration of March 8th is contentious among Orthodox believers, as many think that its ideological foundation and deep historical roots diverge from Orthodox traditions and teachings. For example, as mentioned in the source "1079_5392.txt", “Indeed, in society this event has long undergone a certain transformation and is perceived merely as a springtime women's celebration. Many people, including believers, begin to conform to this widely accepted perception of the day. However, it should be remembered that the true roots of the March 8th holiday are much deeper and can contradict Orthodox convictions. Thus, believers often oppose the celebration of this day, considering the ideology of the holiday unnecessary and in conflict with their teachings.” (source: 1079_5392.txt)

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Sacred Honors in Christian Tradition

The Christian tradition, as a whole, does not see the need to use March 8 to honor women because it already has other, more spiritually grounded ways to acknowledge the role of women in the history of humanity's salvation. For example, the material from file 1491_7453.txt states:

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Divine Family Hierarchy Amid Educational Changes

Saint John of Kronstadt argued that changes in the field of education and the increasing number of women with high levels of education do not at all indicate the need to revise the divinely established order of relationships between men and women. In his view, even if modern women, thanks to education, can achieve success in various areas, this does not change their primary purpose as guardians of the family, which is their natural and intended role.

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