Entering in the calendar named Nina was not accidental.Celebrate the birthday party of Nina on the church calendar in January, the 27 th.The girl with the same name was born in a small Georgia town.At the age of 12 with his parents Nina was in Jerusalem.
little history
There her parents engaged in worship and education and education of girls engaged in the old, wise life experiences of women.By showing obedience and diligence in teaching baby will soon learn to read Sacred Texts Christianity.
Several years passed.One day the old woman told the girl that Georgia still does not shed light of Christianity, as well as about the legend about a warrior who received a lot thanks to the coat and took him to Avery (Georgia).It is very touched by the girl.Young began to pray the holy Mother of God, she helped Georgia to turn to God and see the tunic of the Lord.
Virgin heeded pleas and Nina appeared to her in a dream.Our Lady gave the girl a cross of vine grapes and told him that he would protect it in transit.Holy Mother of God sent to Christianity knows no Georgia to preach the gospel.
Waking up, Nina found out on my bed cross.Taking it, she turned to the patriarch of Jerusalem.After hearing the story of a girl, he gave his blessing, and sent her to the apostolate.
pastimes
celebrate the name day, Nina, people talk about the saint, who during his trip to Avery committed miraculous deeds.In its sheltered the couple had no children, and through prayer the young Nina woman was healed of infertility.Then he tells of the miraculous rescue of a dying baby overlay grape cross.
After the saint is someone for a miracle to bestow benefits walked through the village, and glorify Jesus and his affairs.However, they advised people in need of miraculous healing, refer to the holy Nina.
Queen, worship idols, fell seriously ill and summoned the girl was freed from the disease.Healed, she converted to Christianity.It's not only a wonderful phenomenon.King Merian, who wanted to destroy the whole of Christianity, was blinded by lightning and healed after promising to glorify Christ, what he said to Nina, returned to the city.
Death Saint
Sts holy baptism held people living in the mountains.Soon, Nina learned of his impending death, and notified the king.Merian has come to say goodbye to her.Bequeathed to bury it in place of his tent, she died.
When you try to move her remains could not even move the coffin to the place.Some time later there was built the temple.Nina flocked to the tomb of the masses of people, and certainly healed of plaguing diseases.
holy names
tradition to give a newborn the name of the saint is the advent of Orthodoxy in Russian lands.People called the baby, hoping that the child will take a piece of his character and destiny.And he will be a holy guardian angel for the child and the lifetime will protect it from the woes and tribulations.
name for the baby, you can select the appropriate birth day dedicated to the memory of the saint.This can also be done on the 8th day and the 40th.During the baptism of the holy name will be given to the child.
man, named in honor of the saint, celebrates the birthday party of Nina on her memory.As is known, it is the day of death.Before the celebration of the Patron Saint should pray to their guardian angel.
Celebration behalf
Orthodox tradition to celebrate the name day is rooted in the XVII century.For example, name Nina celebrate not only women but also men with the name in which there is a part of "Nin."Preparing for the holiday feast conducted thoroughly.On the eve of the celebration, evening, baked pies, cakes and bread.
On the feast were invited not only relatives.It was the universal triumph.Invitations received friends and neighbors, the more the merrier and noisy celebration.In Nina's birthday party guests invited are not cards, and freshly baked cakes and a roll.The birthday was to visit the church and light a candle before the icon of his angel.
By evening, guests gathered and gifts to the culprit solemn holiday gifts.Guests sitting at the table, the Cross was placed at the places of honor.The festive mood was supported by a variety of tableware.
main at dinner was a cake on which was written the name of someone congratulated.Baked cake on the birthday party was sure to Nina filled - fish, vegetables, fruit, berries and even cereal.
traditions and beliefs
main tradition holds breakage birthday cake on his head.It is a belief: the more porridge gets it, the more happiness and luck will be in his life.Also, it was necessary to break the happiness some dishes.
After a drinking part of the celebration proceeded to entertaining moments, comprising dances and songs, dances and games.In conclusion, the originator of the festival guests expressed gratitude for the congratulations and present each a symbolic gift.
celebrate the name day of Nina in 2014 as in the old days, hardly anyone would.However, in modern times the tradition lost during the revolution, starts to revive.People engaged in daily affairs and problems, welcome the opportunity to meet relatives and have a good time at the table, wishing them good health and a happy life.
