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July, 12
Saint Veronica's Day (according to the old calendar)*

Saint Veronica is a woman who gave Jesus, who was walking to Golgotha, a cloth to wipe sweat from his face. The face of the Savior remained imprinted on the fabric. After the invention of photography, by papal decree, Saint Veronica was declared the patroness of photography and photographers.

From the 4th century in the west there is a legend about Veronica, which grew widely until the late Middle Ages. One of the weeping women (Lk 23:27) gives Christ a cloak (sudarium) during his Way of the Cross to wipe his face with it. Jesus presses it to his face, and the imprint of his face is left on it. This woman was soon identified with the bleeding woman or with Martha of Bethany. Approximately from the VI century. in Upper Italy and Southern France, the story is spread in many versions that the seriously ill emperor Tiberius heard about Jesus in Palestine and sent a messenger to invite Him. When he learns that Jesus was crucified, he deposes and arrests Pilate in anger. After that, he calls on a woman who suffered from bleeding, who imprinted Jesus on a board during her lifetime. When looking at the image, the emperor is healed and baptized.

Later, they began to say that the woman remained in Rome and bequeathed the board with the image to St. Clement before her death. Even later, it is reported that the woman allegedly went to Jesus with a fee to depict him on it. And Jesus met her on the way and imprinted his face on the board. According to another version, Luke tried three times in vain to draw Jesus. Then Jesus miraculously imprinted his own face, and so on.

The legend of Veronica originates from the Syrian legend of Abgar from the beginning of the 4th century BC. The original version is reported by Eusebius c. 300: King Abgar of Edessa (Abgar Ukkama, 4 B.C. to A.D. 7 or A.D. 13 to A.D. 50; Edessa, present-day Urfa, southeastern Turkey) was terminally ill and sends a messenger Hannan (Ananias) with his message to Jesus, in which he asks him for healing and invites him to come to Edessa, thus avoiding the persecution of the Jews. Jesus answers him that he cannot come to him, since what was destined for him must be accomplished in Jerusalem, but that after his death he will send his apostle to him. After the Ascension of Christ, the Apostle Thomas sends Addai (Thaddeus), one of the 70 apostles, who heals Abgar with the laying on of hands and then preaches throughout the country. Soon the legend is supplemented by a new motif: Jesus sends his image along with a letter in response, which he printed by pressing his face to the board. When looking at him, Abgar is healed.

Like the legend of Veronica, the legend of Abgar was subsequently enriched with numerous variants. Approximately from the VI century. this is no longer Abgar himself, but his (imaginary) daughter Veronika takes the image for her father. The so-called Abgar is closely connected with the legend. Edessa image: in 544, an image of Christ was found on the city wall of Edessa above the city gates, which soon began to enjoy great reverence. It was considered Acheiropoieton (created not by a human river). From this image, 2 copies were made, which later changed owners many times and presumably died in the era of iconoclasm (730-843).

The Byzantine emperor Tomanos I Lakapenos in 944 ordered that the original be transferred to Constantinople. The day of this transfer is still celebrated by the Byzantines on August 16. The knights of the fourth campaign of the Crusaders stole it, along with many other relics, and took it with them to Europe. The churches of St. Sylvester in Capite in Rome, St.-Chapelle in Paris (it got there as a gift from Baldwin to Louis IX, in 1217) and Genoa (as if it was a gift from the Byzantine emperor, in the XIV century) claim to possess this image. .).

The image of Edessa is significant because it represents the original source type for all images of Christ in the East, up to the present day. Already very early there were claims about the possession of an "authentic" image of Christ. Irenaeus of Lyon reports before 200 that the adherents of Carpocrates (a Gnostic sect) supposedly possess such an "authentic" image. It was created as if from an ancient image that Pilate ordered to be painted from Jesus. It is striking that also in Italy already from the 4th century. there are images of Christ that are similar in expression and are clearly influenced by the Byzantine original type, for example, in the catacomb of Sts. Peter and Marcellinus in Rome (c. 400), on the portal of St. Sabina in Rome (beginning of the 5th century), on the mosaic in St. Appolinara in Ravenna (c. 500), on the apse mosaic in the church of Sts. Cosmas and Damian in Rome (VI century).

In the oratory of St. Mary ad Praesepem has been venerated in Rome since at least the 8th century. one image of Christ. It was called Vultus effigeis (image of a face) or Sudarium (clothes, veil, handkerchief for wiping sweat). 12th century inscription calls it "Vera ikon" (original image), from which the popular name Veronyca is derived. Probably, there is a sound similarity with the above-mentioned Beronike. This is an image on a board, in a typical Byzantine manner (Serbia), framed by a fabric depicting the folds of a board; now it has changed beyond recognition, but there are numerous early copies of it, one of which is kept in Peter's Cathedral in Rome. "Veronica", up to the XIII century. was either the name of the image, or the name of the legendary woman. From the 14th century. The latter prevailed. Along with this, there are numerous other "images of Veronica", which are given out either as the "original" or as a copy.

In the Middle Ages, almost every church had an image of Veronica with her sovereign (sweat). Also in the mysteries of the Middle Ages, Veronica took a firm place and is still the main figure of the sixth stop of the Way of the Cross.

Early church authorities, and later critical studies, spoke out against the historical authenticity of Veronica and her legend. Nevertheless, she became one of the most popular folk saints, whose day since the 15th century (absent in the Roman Martyrology) has been celebrated on February 4th.

An unexpected discovery was made in 1950 by the Prague doctor R.W. Hynek. For a long time he assumed a causal relationship between the ancient images of Veronica and the Byzantine icons of Christ with a face on the Shroud of Turin. With the help of photographic overlays of copies of the Turin face and the Roman copy, he established an exact match of all contours and proportions, including larger wounds and traces of blood on the face. Both images complement each other and create a very plastic, full of life portrait.

Thus, proof is given that the Shroud of Turin is directly or indirectly the original type, the original model of all Western and Eastern images of Christ. The Shroud of Turin is considered to be the cloth in which the body of Christ was wrapped in the grave. Through the imprint of a corpse, she demonstrates with stunning realism all the details of his suffering. It was in the first centuries in Jerusalem and other places in Palestine; in the 8th century through Asia Minor it got to Constantinople, from where it was dragged by the crusaders of the Fourth Crusade to Europe. A little later, she appeared in Besancon, where she remained until 1349. From 1353 to 1418 she was in the possession of the founder of the LereV monastery near Troyes, from 1418 to 1578 in the possession of Messrs. Chambery. In 1578, she was transferred across the Alps to Turin, meeting the desire of the elder cardinal Charles Barromeus, who wanted to bow to her. Scientific studies of the Shroud of Turin in the modern sense began in 1931 and since 1973 are considered to be basically completed.

The authenticity of this relic is now universally recognized.

* * It was also decided to celebrate the day of the photographer on July 12, and not on the 25th, because on July 12, 1854, George Eastman, the founder of Kodak, was born, who made "photography available to everyone."

Every year on July 12, people whose work is related to photography celebrate their professional holiday. This professional holiday has a historical background, which is in no way connected with the invention of the camera and everything connected with it. On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates the day of St. Veronica.
This woman handed over a piece of canvas when Jesus, carrying the cross, ascended Golgotha. Miraculously, the face of Christ was imprinted on a piece of cloth. Almost two thousand years after this event, photography was invented and, at the behest of the Pope, Saint Veronica was considered the patroness of all photographers.
All holidays July 12.
Also, by coincidence of fate, it was on July 12 that a man was born who was said to have given cameras to the whole world - George Eastman, the founder of Kodak.
By tradition, on this day, services are held in all Catholic churches in honor of St. Veronica, the patroness of all photographers.
Photographer's Day is not an official holiday, which is included in the register of memorable and festive dates of the Russian Federation. Not a weekend (if it falls on a weekday).

Saint Veronica, whose memory is associated with the Image of the Suffering Savior Not Made by Hands, became one of the most popular folk saints, despite the fact that some church authorities and critical researchers spoke out against the historical authenticity of Veronica and her legend.

Let's try to restore the events. Betrayed and condemned to martyrdom, Jesus Christ went to Mount Golgotha, carrying His cross to be crucified. The procession was surrounded by a crowd that accompanied the Savior to the suffering on the cross. Veronica merged with the human sea and followed Christ.

Exhausted, Jesus fell under the weight of the cross, and Veronica, taking pity on Him, ran up to Him, gave Him water to drink and gave Him her scarf to wipe the sweat from her face. Returning home, Veronica discovered that the holy face of the Savior was imprinted on the fabric. This veil of St. Veronica eventually came to Rome and became known here under the name of the Image Not Made by Hands...

In the Middle Ages, almost every church had an image of Veronica with her sir(sweat fee). In the mysteries of the Middle Ages, Veronica also took a strong place and is still the main figure of the sixth stop of the Way of the Cross.

It is believed that the name Veronica is a corruption of the Latin vera icons(“true image”) - this is how they called the “plate of Veronica”, distinguishing it from other images of Christ. For the first time, the story of Saint Veronica appears in the apocryphal Acts of Pilate, dating back to the 4th or 5th century.

The image and deeds of Saint Veronica served to revere her as the patroness of photographers and photography. Therefore, amateurs and professionals of photography celebrate this day as the day of the photographer.

In honor of our holiday with you, I offer you a selection of "Photographers in sculpture"!

I sincerely congratulate everyone on our professional holiday!

1. Monument to the photographer in St. Petersburg.

For several years now, passers-by on Malaya Sadovaya have been "catching" through the lens of a bronze camera a short man with an umbrella and a cute bulldog. Crowds of curious people gather at the monument to Karl Bulle every day. The townspeople stroke the dog, study the old apparatus, and even the master himself is patted on the shoulder: they stand opposite, laugh - they are waiting for the "bird to fly out." The photographer smiles sadly, looking at them - just, probably, as his famous prototype smiled, preparing to give eternity another moment from the life of the old, pre-revolutionary St. Petersburg.

Today, Bull's atelier still houses a photographic studio, the entrance to it is from Nevsky Prospekt. And at the window of the restaurant on the corner there was a bronze figure, frozen in silent expectation of the right moment, "the right light and position", counting the seconds until a blinding flash. A flash that separates the vanity from the beautiful.

2. Sculpture "Unknown photographer with a Kodak camera"

Located near Arch Barracks in St George's Terrace, Perth, created by local sculptors Ann Neal and Greg James

3. Monument to the photographer in Vancouver

4. Monument to the photographer in Krasnoyarsk

The bronze photographer appeared on Prospekt Mira on September 3, 2003. The monument immediately fell in love with Krasnoyarsk citizens.

True, many passers-by are still surprised by the combination of an old camera and quite modern clothes. The author of the work, Andrey Kiyanitsyn, explains that, by design, such a synthesis clearly conveys the connection of times. After all, the ancient invention has not sunk into oblivion, but has only changed and still serves people. Starting from the opening of the monument and until now, the townspeople have been arguing whether the photographer is right. According to some, it should be turned 180 degrees, and look through the lens at the road. There is also a version that the photographer was created specifically to “shoot” the artist Pozdeev. However, all these speculations are groundless. The sculpture was made by order of the Kodak salon: to decorate the adjacent square and to attract customers. The idea of ​​such an original advertisement belongs to the architect Mikhail Merkulov. At one time, there were ill-wishers who accused the sculptor of almost plagiarism. Allegedly, the Krasnoyarsk "frame master" is literally copied from St. Petersburg. In fact, in the Northern capital on Malaya Sadovaya in 2001, a monument was erected to a real person named Karl Bulla (1853-1929). The famous photographer of the beginning of the last century is depicted with a dog and an umbrella, his clothes correspond to the style of the past era, and he looks at those passing by with some kind of slight sadness. The photographer from the capital of Krasnoyarsk is a collective image, so he has no face, or rather he is not visible from behind the camera. The similarity of the monuments to people of the same profession is the only thing - a camera. Moreover, perhaps, the fact that both sculptures are made in full size of human growth. By the way, Andrei Kiyanitsyn revealed a secret to Press Line. Since he did not have to sculpt any particular person, he blinded the photographer by looking at himself in the mirror. By the way, after the opening of the monument, the chairman of the Krasnoyarsk branch of the Union of Artists of Russia, Sergei Anufriev, said that the need to install such a monument is long overdue, since the photography of our region is known not only in Siberia, but also far beyond its borders. It is interesting that immediately after its appearance, and still a frail bronze figurine on Mira, it is the subject of a dispute: “Are such structures needed at all?” Meanwhile, street polls organized by the Press-Line.ru news agency prove that Krasnoyarsk residents do not mind seeing bronze sculptures on the streets of the city. And not only pedestals in honor of leaders and writers, but also those that are called, simply, to cheer up. This is probably why the townspeople quite often linger at the Kodak, study the old apparatus, stand opposite, smile and wait for the “bird to fly out”.

5. Monument to the cat and the photographer in Belarus, the city of Baranovichi. Installed at the entrance to the photo studio.

6. Monument to the photographer, Nizhny Novgorod

7. Monument to the photographer, Omsk

8. Monument to the photographer. Permian

Opposite the monument "Permyak - salty ears" there is a monument to a photographer whose camera is aimed at a frame with ears that everyone can try on.

9. Sculpture "Photographer" at the exhibition "Masterpieces of World Art. Parisian school. Kharkiv

10. Monument to the photographer. Baden. Austria

11. Monument to the photographer. Abakan

12. Monument to the photographer. Dusseldorf. Germany

13. Monument to the paparazzi. Bratislava. Slovakia

14. Monument to the legendary Latvian photographer Filip Halsman

Bronze - 2m, Riga, Latvia 2011

May 2 in Riga, near the Museum decorative arts and design, opposite the home of Philipp Halsman st. Kalku 6, a monument to the great photographer Philipp Halsman was unveiled. A citizen of Latvia has become the one through whose lens we know Marilyn Monroe and Churchill, Salvador Dali and Einstein. Because of the war, he was forced to emigrate to the United States. And in the end, he glorified Latvia with his work.

In the monument to Halsman, Gregory used a simple idea: in the 20th century, photographers covered themselves with a canvas while working, and this moment, when he lifted the canvas, he seemed to acquire wings. There is a feeling of flight. Hence the unexpected decision. When photographs are developed in a developer, separate parts of the images first appear - there is a head, a frame, a canvas, like bird wings, a camera ... The rest did not appear. And there is a realistic abstraction, which the artist embodied.

Many people think that photography is painstaking work and a real art. Someone may not agree with this, but one thing is certain: high-quality photos of a talented person are always pleasing to the eye and make you admire. Every year more and more people order to receive their beautiful photos and brag about them to family, friends and acquaintances. And these are just one of the reasons why there is a professional holiday - Photographer's Day.

What date is the photographer's day?

The holiday is celebrated annually on the 12th. There are various theories regarding the date, one of which is described below.

The history of the holiday - Photographer's Day

Let's start with the fact that it has a second name - Saint Veronica's Day. This woman gave a cloth to Jesus, who was going to Calvary, so that He would wipe the sweat from his face. After that, His face remained on the fabric. When photography was invented, Saint Veronica was declared the patroness of all photographers by papal decree.

As for the history of photography itself, here we turn to XIX century: in 1839 the daguerreotype became available to the world community; in other words, the first technology became available that made it possible to obtain photographic images. At the end of the 19th century, photography became more widespread, a recognized profession appeared. And in 1914 they began to create small cameras, which made the process of creating a photo much more convenient.

And the date of the Day of the photographer, according to the popular version, is due to the fact that George Eastman, the founder of Kodak, was born on July 12th.

How is World Photographer's Day celebrated?

Like any other professional holiday, the photographer's day is celebrated with a variety of thematic events. There are even websites dedicated to this day and the history of photography. And for all photographers, this is a great opportunity to get together with friends and colleagues and reflect on how this activity has changed their perception of the world. The rest can order a photo shoot, often at a discount, learn more about the history of this wonderful activity and heartily congratulate the photographers they know.

Photography is a way to capture the unique moments of life, sincere human emotions and the most beautiful landscapes of our planet for us and for future generations. Good photo It requires a lot of effort and time, as well as the skill and talent of the photographer himself. So let's not forget their work, especially on July 12, on a holiday, dedicated to people who give their strength to please us high quality photos- after all, this is how we discover things familiar to us from new sides.

Professional and amateur photographers venerate their patron saint, Saint Veronica. Her deeds are associated with the appearance of the miraculous face of Jesus on the canvas.

Therefore, on the basis of a papal decree, Saint Veronica, after the invention of photographic art, is ranked among the patroness of photographers and photography.

Saint Veronica's Day: legends and tales

When Jesus Christ, betrayed by one of his disciples and condemned to torment and death, was heading to Golgotha ​​with his Cross prepared for crucifixion, a crowd of curious and sympathetic people surrounded the procession.

Among the stream of people that accompanied the Savior was Veronica. Under the weight of the burden, Christ fell to his knee. At the same time, a kind woman ran up to Jesus to give Him water to drink. So that the exhausted Christ could wipe off the sweat, she held out her handkerchief to Him.

Already at home, Veronica discovered an inexplicable miracle. The cloth with which Jesus wiped the sweat from His face was imprinted with His image.

Later, the plate belonging to Saint Veronica ends up in Rome, where it began to be called the Image Not Made by Hands.

Despite the critical and ambiguous statements of the church and researchers regarding the authenticity of the legend, Saint Veronica became quite popular among the common people.

The first mention of Veronica appears in the 4th-5th century and is associated with the apocryphal acts of Pilate. There are many legends about the appearance of the Image Not Made by Hands, and in all the stories there is a woman named Veronica.

The very image of Jesus is associated with the name Veronica. The name Vera ikon is translated as "genuine image" and means an icon on a tree in a fabric frame with the face of the Savior.

The consonance of the name with the name of the saint gave rise to long-term disagreements about the origin. It was associated either with the name of a woman, or with the name of an icon until the 14th century.

But in the Middle Ages, an icon depicting St. Veronica, who holds her unique headscarf in her hands, was in almost every church.

More thorough research has already begun today. A doctor from Prague managed to prove the connection between the imprint on Veronica's board and the image on the Shroud of Turin by superimposing photographic images.

In addition, when superimposed, both shots had the same proportions and outlines. They complemented each other, creating an unusual porter filled with life.

Veronica is considered the patroness of photographs, as she was the first owner of a miraculous print. Therefore, all photographers on the day of veneration of St. Veronica celebrate their professional holiday.

Photographer's Day July 12: the history of the development of art

The appearance of the first photograph is attributed to the date June 19, 1822, when the French scientist Joseph Niepce was able to fix the image with the help of light. Many different materials were tried to create the image, but the image was created using varnish that was dissolved in lavender oil.

The first photo was called “View from the Window”, and the duration of the shooting was 8 hours.

A patent for prints in 1839 is acquired by the French government. And on August 19, the prototype of the photograph becomes the property of the general public. It is this day in the world that is considered as World Photographer's Day.

Three cameras were used to take color photographs in the 19th century.

Each had its own light filter, giving a red, green and blue image.

When the prints were combined, a color photo was obtained.

Modern photography is done using completely different technologies. The occupation has become a favorite hobby for many, and for some it has become a profession.

Photographers themselves honor the memory of their patroness and do not forget to celebrate Photographer's Day on July 12. Photographers celebrate the day on July 12, which corresponds to the old-style calendar.

The choice of date is also associated with the birthday of George Eastman (July 12, 1854), the founder of the Kodak company, who made photography accessible to many.

Profession photographer - on weekdays like a holiday

The profession of a photographer is one of the most interesting. A person who is carried away by photography finds inspiration in the air and underground, in water and on land. These are not just passionate natures. These are real workers who in their hearts dream of growing up to real artists.

Skillful photographs reflect not just an imprint of reality, but mood, character, emotional experiences.

It is photographers who allow us to admire the beauties of nature, make us experience captured tragedies and be touched by pictures of children and animals.

They tell us about world events, fashion trends, new discoveries.

Photographers are the first to go to the places of various incidents.

Risking their lives, they shoot moments of catastrophes, wars, tragedies.

Thanks to photography, a person has the opportunity to keep memories dear to his heart and, after many years, to look at the brightest moments of his life.

A real photographer, for the sake of a unique picture, does not stop at either physical or material difficulties. And their unique works amaze with sincerity, sharpness of perception and realism.