World day of the sick

Today, February 11, is the world day of the sick. This is a social event aimed at supporting the sick people.

The World Day of the Sick is a feast day of the Roman Catholic Church which was instituted on May 13, 1992 by Pope John Paul II.

Beginning on February 11, 1993, it is celebrated every year on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes, for all believers seeks to be "a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one's suffering". The Catholics from all over the world celebrate the Day of the Sick in February 11.