Many parents are now called children of the church calendar.Some even believe that the traditional method.But sometimes the child is named after his grandfather, grandmother of a hero or just because euphonious name.For example, Denis - fairly common male name.Name day of the church calendar Denis celebrated 17 times a year, almost every month.How to understand what specifically is needed Denis?And when Dennis birthday party?
How to choose a day?
According to church tradition, each time in the calendar mentioned some name that is celebrated day of remembrance of the saint, who wore it.For example, October 16, celebrated the memory of the great St. Dionysius the Areopagite.He was a teacher of the Church, author of several books.And on July 9 - St Dionysius of Suzdal.It seems that the names of Dionysius and Denis different.In fact, Dionysius - church form of the name Dennis.
His holy can be selected in several ways.For example, if all of St. Dionysius like most any one, it is possible to assign a name day this day, I consider him the patron saint of the child (or his patron).Then Dennis birthday party will be a day of celebration of the saint.With the lives of saints can be found in the collection of Lives of the Saints Saint.Dimitry of Rostov.However, these descriptions have been collected for a long time, and there is no mention of the new righteous.To read about the martyrs and the righteous 19-20 th centuries, it is necessary to purchase a separate volume.But if there is no desire to delve into the details of the lives of saints, the name day is usually celebrated on the first day after the birth of memory.
How to celebrate this day?
Name day sometimes called the Day of the Angel that is not quite correct.Guardian angel given to a person at birth, and people do not know his name.Name day of Denis - a day of remembrance of the saint after whom the boy called.
Usually at this day, decided to go to church and thank God for having lived for one year, for all the good things that happened during that time.Orthodox people are prepared to partake of the sacrament, and Holy Communion.Anyone can partake of a baptized person, but it is necessary to pre-prepare.
child, since three years, not enough to eat before Communion, and adults and school-age children already have to confess.
Whether the party?
After serving Communion man tries to spend the day quietly and peacefully as possible without sin.Name Day is often celebrated.It is a good tradition, but only when the guests realize that they have come to congratulate the person on the Day of the Angel, and not for the evening dances.
for Lent birthday party in 2013, Denis fall only twice: 23 and 28 March.Usually at this time, people tend not to invite guests, not to make noisy parties, as a post - these are days of penance and prayer, rather than entertainment.
But if Dennis birthday party that occurred in the post, will come the parents and close friends, ready to share in the joy of spiritual light, we should not deny them this pleasure.In the name of love is better to accept guests, not to upset the family.Refreshments can apply lean from drinking and can not refuse.Socializing with friends, power talks on useful topics - that is the ideal Lenten communion.
