This day in Russian history - Today we celebrate the beginning of the indictment - the church new year, and also remember General E.V. Bogdanovichtranslated

From today, September 1/14, the church new year begins - the indict (a one-year cycle introduced by Emperor Constantine the Great to replace the pagan four-year Olympiads). Troparion of the indictment, voice 2: To the Creator of all creation, who has established times and seasons in His power, bless the crown of the summer of goodness...