In Russia this holiday is traditionally celebrated as the birthday party.In June, July and August birthdays are always a lot, but do not confuse this with the birthday celebration.
birthday party when they meet?
In earlier times Christians adhered to the tradition according to which the name of the newborn is given in accordance with the calendar or calendars.Today the name of the child can be chosen arbitrarily, but infant baptism is given the middle name in honor of the saint day of remembrance which will be closer to the date of birth.Name day in June, celebrates the birth this month.
There is a belief that a person's character is somewhat dependent on the time of year in which he was born.Some believe that the name-day in June suggest a person such qualities as the volatility, quickness of mind, sociability, luck, charm and hospitality.Believers and churched people explain that this statement - a superstition, and the possession of these qualities - a simple coincidence.
Memory any saints venerated in June?
Different sources can find a complete list of the names listed in the calendar.Igor Fedorov, Alexander, Leonid, Konstantin celebrate June 18 birthday party, because this day commemorates the Holy Prince Igor of Chernigov, St. Prince Alexander Nevsky, Prince Theodore of Novgorod, St. Constantine, Metropolitan of All Russia and Leonid martyr.
Prince Igor was the victim of a long internecine feuds in ancient Kiev.The descendants of Yaroslav the Wise divided into Olegoviches and Mstislavovich.Boasting and pride of Prince Vsevolod II prompted violent overthrow of the people of Kiev on his brother Igor, who ruled after the death of Vsevolod.Igor of Chernigov was tonsured into monks, and a year later in the monastery brutally executed.
Prince Alexander Nevsky - the grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest, known for his gentle and pious disposition.Alexander became famous when at age 20 with his father freed Russian land from the Crusaders, reflecting attacks of Swedes and Germans.For his victory at the Battle of the Neva was the nickname of Alexander Nevsky.Prince established an alliance with Khan Batu and strengthened the southern borders of Russia, strengthened the position of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Memory righteous Alexis abbot Alexander Vologda, St. Cyril of Alexandria, Martyrs Martha, Mary and Thecla is honored on June 22 birthday party that day at Alexander, Mary, Martha, Thecla, Alexei and Cyril.Martyred Mary, Martha, and Thekla for Christ tortured and Beheading.
Saint Cyril fought novatsianskoy and Nestorian heresy.Defending Orthodoxy, Kirill gently and carefully returned to the faith of the lost are so misguided.Alexander Vologda was awarded the dignity of priesthood and left on their own in seclusion at the mouth of Kushtia, where some time later built a church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.The name of Alexander the Vologda related to many miracles.
How to meet a birthday party?
If you have a birthday party in June or in any other month, this day does not need to hold lavish celebrations.Carry the name day of need, doing righteous deeds, good communion in the Church, ordered a prayer for the health of its patron saint, engaged in reading spiritual literature, give alms to those who ask.
