The very first thing that is given to a person at birth -name. This is not just a word that the child will be called. The name determines the character, empowers a person with special strength and skills. Over the centuries, parents select a kid's name with the help of the Orthodox calendar. In the church calendar you can find information about what date and month the name of the saint corresponds to. This calendar is a good help for parents: it allows you to decide on a name that, perhaps, will bring your child luck and happiness.
Unlike the birthday, Angel Day hasa fundamental spiritual meaning. Day of remembrance of the heavenly patron, whose name is worn by a man, has other names, for example, the name day. Often in the church calendar there are several days of memory of the sown saints. For example, the name day Pelagei is revered nine times! A few dates of the name day can be celebrated not only by Polushki. Angel Day several times a year at Mary, Anastasia, Catherine. Galina's names are celebrated twice a year.
It's not easy to determine one day of name day.However, the church practice implies that the Day of the Angel should be the day that is closest to the date of birth ahead of the calendar. Days of remembrance of other saints with the same name are called small name-days. It is worth noting that this is more a recommendation, not a rule. A patron can choose any saint with his own name.
If you do not know how to name a daughter born inFebruary, the church calendar will come to the aid with information about who celebrates the women's name-day in February. On the first day, the Day of the Angel is celebrated by Theodosius (God given) and Louise (smiling). The second of February - Karina (impeccable), Vasilisa (princess), "Romans" Rimma and "stormy stream of water" Inna. Name day (Angel Day) on February 3rd is celebrated by Agnia (virgin) and Anastas (risen). By the way, Anastasia can celebrate the name day and the fourth of February. The fifth day is the day of remembrance of such saints as Evdokia (favor), Agatha (kind) and Catherine (pure and great). By the way, the name day of Eudoxia can be celebrated not only on this day: in the church calendar, women's name-days in February girls with this name are celebrated on February 13 and 14.
On the sixth of February, Ksenia and Oksana celebrate the name day.These two names have the same translation - "guest". Ladies with the name Felicata (happy) can celebrate Angel Day on February 7. The eighth, the seventeenth and the twenty fifth of February are the name days of Mary, whose name means "stubborn".
The 10th day is the day of the memory of the "light" Olga, andthe twelfth - Pelagei's name-day (sea). Feoktisty (created by God), Athanasius (immortal) and Theodosia (God given) Angel Day can celebrate on February 13. The sixteenth day is the day of the memory of the prophetess Anna, whose name translates as "grace," and the twenty-third is the pious princess Anna of Novgorod. "Chaste" Agafia celebrates the name-day on February 18, "defender of people" Alexander, "follower of Christ" Christina and "noble" Martha - the nineteenth.
February 23 can celebrate the name daygirls, named Bella (beautiful), Valentina (strong). On the same day celebrate the birthday of Galina (calm). 26 the number of the last winter month - the name day of the "cheerful" Zoya, the "peace-loving" Irina, the "bright" Svetlana. Women's name-day in February, according to the church calendar, Euphrosinia (joy) and Sofia (wisdom) celebrate on the 28th.
Name day - a very personal and spiritual holiday.So, one feast and a meeting of guests is indispensable. The main place of celebration is the temple! On Angel Day it is recommended to go to confession and communion. If you do not want to refuse from a festive meal, you should follow a number of rules.
Of course, from drinking alcohol dailyName's worth to refuse. No place at the celebration and strangers. Communication should be close, filled with bright joy and spirituality. It is necessary to invite the godfathers - they must share joy with the birthday person!
If Angel Day falls on Wednesday, Friday orpost, it is well to think over the menu. The table must necessarily be lean. The Great Lent also introduces certain limitations. At this time, it is better to postpone the celebration of the name day for the next weekend.
Разумеется, подарки в день именин значительно differ from what we are used to giving on birthdays. Do not bring the birthday girl cosmetics and alcohol, dishes or other household items. Money gift is also not the best option.
What to give a woman for a birthday?The most suitable gift is a personal icon. Moreover, it is best to order it from a professional icon painter. On the triumph of the soul you can give beautiful candles, books, vessels for holy water.
One of the biggest holidays in Serbia -Godfather glory. After all, in this country each family has its own patron saint. The inheritance of the saint is from the father to the sons. Daughters inherit the patron only if they remain in their own family.
On this day the whole family goes to church.Communion is followed by a gala dinner. This day the Serbs have two duties. The first is a prayer for all relatives, living and dead. And the second is a treat for guests. The feast can last up to three days!
Аналогичный праздник в Болгарии носит название Light. On this day the most senior member of the family went round relatives. Raising up the ritual bread, he wished the family members happiness, then broke bread and handed it out.
