Name day. Christian names
Name days and angel's day are holidays that are modern Russia It is not customary to celebrate widely due to a tradition that was once lost. They have lost their significance due to confusion of concepts. Many people associate these holidays with a person’s birthday. In order to understand what name day and angel day are, you need to pay attention to given name, date of birth, as well as the history of Christianity.
What are name days?
A birthday is the moment of the physical birth of a new person, but this fact has nothing to do with name days. The latter acquire their mysterious meaning and power only after the newborn is named during baptism in the church. Therefore, name days are considered the day of spiritual birth, when a child is given the name of a certain saint. He becomes the heavenly patron of a person for life.
In Rus', to find out a person’s name, they asked: “What’s your holy name? After a baby is baptized, he not only has a guardian angel. It is generally accepted that name day and angel day are one and the same. Name days are celebrated on the day of the Saint in whose honor the person is named. It often happens that this holiday coincides with a birthday or they are separated by a short period of time. This is explained by the fact that the child born was named in honor of the great martyr. In modern society, children are given names that are not in the calendar (Orthodox calendar). Then the baptismal priest chooses his second name, corresponding to the day of christening.
Angel Day
This holiday is strictly individual. It so happened that it is celebrated by a baptized person named after the saint during the sacrament. For example, if a baby (girl) received and she was born on the twentieth of November, then her patron saint will be Persian. In this case, the day of the angel church calendar should be celebrated on the third of December. It happens that religious parents choose the name of their favorite saint in advance and name their child after him.
On the day of the angel, it is customary to visit churches and temples, take communion, confess, and instill in children the knowledge of the need to honor their heavenly patron. This is special Orthodox holiday, which cannot be celebrated exactly like a birthday. If a person is religious, then it is advisable to celebrate the day of the angel not only with a feast, for example, with family or friends, but also with communion, going to church, and doing good deeds. If the holiday falls during Lent on weekdays, the meal should be moved to Saturday or Sunday.
What is name day and angel day for believers? This is the reading of prayers to the patron saint. During the meeting of the day of the angel, it is necessary to show sincerity, the desire to receive forgiveness, and true repentance for sins. Lack of self-interest, humility and repentance, kindness to others and to oneself - this is what it means to be under the protection of higher powers and to receive help from them.
How were name days celebrated in Rus'?
Many people are interested in the question: “What are name days and how to celebrate them?” The tradition of celebrating this day dates back to the seventeenth century. In Rus' they prepared for name days in advance. At home they brewed beer, made pies according to special recipes, rolls, and loaves. On name days, the whole family attended church without fail, took communion, ordered and read prayers to the patron saint for health, and lit candles. In the evening, a festive dinner was held for the birthday boy, to which honorary guests - godparents - were also invited. The table decoration was served without candles. Before the guests left, the birthday boy distributed baked goods to everyone: rolls and pies with special fillings (cabbage, potatoes, etc.), which indicated the characteristic features of relatives.
Angel's Day and Name Day - what is the difference between these holidays? But it did not exist in Rus', since the birthday boy was equally respectful to the patron and accepted gifts. Among church officials and royal persons, name days were called namesakes, which were widely celebrated.
Name days in the 21st century
IN modern world Name days and Angel's Day gradually began to lose their common features. First, the newborn is given the name that the parents like best. After some time, the baby is baptized according to Christian customs (or this procedure is skipped altogether if the parents are atheists - in this case, the name given at birth does not change). It happens that the day of baptism and name day do not coincide, then the two holidays lose their relationship.
Today, many people don’t know what name day and angel day are, so they don’t celebrate them in any way. It is customary to pay more attention to one’s own birthday and the meaning of the name given at birth. Some parents and adults organize small parties in honor of their name days. This is correct if a person is baptized and named after a saint.
Difference between Name Day and Angel's Day
In Christianity, Angel's Day and name day are synonymous. However, there are still minor differences. When a baby is born, according to modern church rules, after forty days he should be brought to the temple for the rite of baptism. Previously, they took the choice of a name very seriously and looked at the Orthodox calendar. If a child was born on the day of a certain saint, he was given that name. The parents believed that this pleased God.
Angel's Day and Name Day - what is the difference between these holidays? For Christians there is no difference, since it did not have much significance. The main thing is that during the process of baptism a spiritual connection was established between the child and the patron saint. It turned out that the baby’s christening and name day coincided, and the line between these concepts gradually blurred. Epiphany water in the font cleanses the newborn, and the Lord gives the person a guardian angel at this moment. That is why the baptism procedure is also called patronage from above.
The meaning of name days in Christianity
What are name days for Christians? In religious Orthodox families, they were considered a more important holiday than the day a child was born. The reason is the naming of the baby after a holy person, which gives the baby the right to receive spiritual and physical help, support, and intercession from the patron. Along the way, the newborn receives a guardian angel, who is still the same saint. It was believed that celebrating name days once a year and honoring your angel is the duty of a baptized person.
The rite of baptism in Rus' was usually carried out seven days after birth (at present, after 40 days). The number 7 has a sacred meaning for Christians. During this time, the creation of the world continued. In every Orthodox family, name days were celebrated widely and tribute was paid to the patron saint. Before the advent of Christianity, a name was given to a child, taking into account the circumstances of his birth, appearance, eye and hair color, and character.
Determining the date of name day and angel day
Today, more than two thousand Christian names of holy people who have been canonized are known. Name days in October, as in other months of the year, play an important role in a religious sense. Before choosing a name for the baby (for the baptismal ceremony), pay attention to the following point: many saints have different dates of honor, but the same names. To correctly determine the name day, select the closest date in Orthodox calendar, which is celebrated as the day of remembrance of the saint. It should follow the baby's birthday. What is name day and angel day for modern man, if he doesn’t know anything about these holidays? You can answer this question yourself if you have a great desire to pay tribute to your guardian angel.
Name day in October
Finding out about your angel day is quite simple. To do this, just look at the Orthodox calendar. Name days in October are celebrated by everyone who bears the names of saints canonized by the church. Male: Alexey, Alexander, Andrey, Arkady, Anatoly, Boris, Bogdan, Vladimir, Veniamin, Vyacheslav, Grigory, Gabriel, Vladislav, Valentin. Among women, Sofia, Ulyana, Alina, Anna, Veronica, Vera, Taisiya, Irina, Zinaida, Tatyana celebrate their name days in October.
Men's and women's name day September 1 according to the church calendar. Who is celebrating Angel Day today? Full list female and male names and their meanings in the Orthodox calendar 2019!
Men's name day September 1 |
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| August | The name Augustus originally meant the title of emperor. Over time, it became a personal name, the meaning of which conveys the meaning of this title - “noble”, “awe-inspiring”, “majestic”. This title was held by the sole ruler of the empire. Whoever bore the title of Caesar, which also later became the personal name Caesar, had limited powers. The name Augustus is mentioned only in the Catholic calendar. The name Augustine is present in the Orthodox calendar. |
| Feofan | Translated from Greek it means “Epiphany”. On this day the memory of St. Theophan the New of Athos is celebrated. |
| Agape | Agap is considered a short form of the names Agathon, Agapit, Agapius. Comes from the Greek word “agape”, which means “love”. The Orthodox calendar mentions several saints and martyrs with this name. |
| Timofey | The name is of Greek origin from the word “timotheos,” which means “one who worships God.” |
| Pitirim | Derived form of the name Peter. On this day they celebrate the memory of Saint Pitirim, Bishop of Velikoperm, Ustvym, who preached Christianity among the pagan Voguls and Zyryans. Most of them then accepted the Christian faith. Their leader Asyku, who became enraged, killed Pitirim. |
| Callistratus | The name is of Greek origin. Translated it means “beautiful warrior.” |
| Andrey | Translated from ancient Greek (Andreas), the name means “brave”, “courageous”. There is another translation: “man”, “man”. On this day they celebrate the memory of the martyr Andrew Stratilates, who was a Roman military leader under Emperor Maximian. |
Name days on September 1 are celebrated by men who bear the names: Augustus, Theophanes, Timofey, Agap, Pitigrim, Kallistrat and Andrey. Birthday girls are women named Thekla (Tekla).
Choosing a name is a very important and responsible event that leaves an imprint on a person’s entire future life. Therefore, before you name your child, you need to know what the name means. This is necessary not only for the parents of the baby, but also for any adult who wants to learn more about their name.
From the ancient Greek name Alexios - “protector”.
Women's name day on October 1 according to the church calendar
- - from the ancient Greek name Euphrosyune - “fun”, “joy”.
- - from the ancient Greek name Eirene - “tranquility”, “peace”, “peace”.
- - from the ancient Greek name Sophia - “wise”, “wisdom”, “knowledge”.
Name of the day October 1 – Miroslava
The name Miroslav is Slavic and comes from the words “peace” and “glory”. The presence of the word “peace” in the name shows belonging to the military class. Only noble people could be called this way - not just boyars, but boyars who held any kind of power in the “world”. In those days, the world was called a community or military squad. But the world was also called “the force that controls time and space.”
The names of military commanders also began with “peace.”
Ending a name with “slava” showed the person’s popularity.
It turns out that Miroslava is a noble mistress, to whom the secrets of managing people, time and space have been revealed. And indeed, Miroslava can do a lot: including looking the age she wants. In the worst case, she is called a “woman without age” - she can be considered to be in her early twenties, in her thirties, and so on. Everyone falls in love with her, so it is sometimes difficult for Miroslava to make a choice. You can hear her called an “intoxicating woman” or “ideal.”
The rising sun will help Miroslav get rid of misfortunes on October 1. Having made herself comfortable and closing her eyes, Miroslava can imagine how light penetrates her soul along with the rays of the rising sun. This light spreads throughout the body and destroys bad energy and evil thoughts.
The astrological sign of Venus in silver brings happiness.
Stars in the sky dream of good luck.
New Year's toys, seen in a dream on name day night, promise concern over trifles. Broken Christmas decorations dream that the anxiety will drag on. If the dreamer decorates christmas tree in a dream is a sign that the things he so hoped for will bring too much trouble. Electric garlands sparkling with multi-colored lights mean that the business will be crowned with success, but the result will not be what the dreamer expected. Lights burning on a Christmas tree in a dream on a name day means profit; if they go out, there will be no profit. Christmas tree tinsel is a disappointment in friends, the appearance of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden is neutral news.
Men's and women's name days are October 1 according to the church calendar! Who is celebrating Angel Day today? Complete list of female and male names and their meanings in the Orthodox calendar 2019!
 | Women's name day October 1 |
| Ariadne | Greek female name. The translation meaning is “Worthy of Respect.” The name of the mythical Greek heroine who, with the help of a ball, helped Theseus escape from the labyrinth of the Minotaur. Martyr Ariadne. |
| Euphrosyne (Euphrosyne) | Female version of the name Euphrosyne. The name of one of the three goddesses of beauty in Greece, the personification of the feminine principle. Memory of the Venerable Euphrosyne of Suzdal. |
| Irina | Greek female name. Derived from Greek words that mean “rest, peace.” Martyr Irina. |
| Sofia (Sofia) | The female name comes from Greek. Meaning “wisdom, wise.” Martyr Sophia. |
| Theresa | The name has two versions of origin: Brazilian and Greek. Translated from Greek it means “protecting, guarding.” In Orthodoxy there is no such name, so a girl is given a different one at baptism. |
Honoring the icons of the Mother of God “Staraya Russa” (her return to Staraya Russa); "Molchenskaya" "Healer"
The “Old Russian” icon was brought to Staraya Russa by the Greeks from Olviopolis. Hence the name of the image. At that time, a pestilence was raging there. One of the residents of Tikhvin had a revelation that if the Staraya Russa icon was moved there, and the Tikhvin icon was sent to Staraya Russa, the pestilence would stop. As soon as the icons were moved, the pestilence stopped.
The story of the discovery of the “Molchenskaya” icon is as follows. Not far from the “Molcha” swamp, two monks settled in a cave, who brought with them the image of the Mother of God. When the hermits died, their place of residence was overgrown with forest. One day, a beekeeper who was looking for wild honey in the forest saw an image of the Virgin Mary on a tree, which he immediately reported to the clergy of Putivl. When they arrived at the indicated place, they saw an icon from which a wondrous light emanated. Currently, the image is in the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Molchensky Putivl Monastery.
“Healer” is one of the most ancient icons of the Virgin Mary. The appearance of the image occurred during the time of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, the enlightener of Georgia. It was located in the area of Kartaliniya, in the Tsilkan temple. Before her they pray with requests for healing of soul and body.
