Serezh called many boys in the 70s and 80s of the last century.Then the name was very popular.This is not surprising, because it sweetly and blends well with virtually any patronymic.Yes, and patronymic derived from the name is also quite pleasant.Therefore Sergeev in the Soviet era was a lot.
Name day Sergey celebrated thirteen times a year.How do you determine when it is day, an angel in a human?
Word birthday party stands for "name day", but in fact it is the date of the memory of the saint, which is named in honor of the people.Therefore, there is nothing to be ashamed to ask, in honor of the righteous, he called and when the day of his memory.According to the generally accepted tradition of name-day memory is assigned to the first day after the eponymous saint's birthday.For example, if a boy was born on September 5, the birthday party will be Sergei September 24.This is the memory of Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam.That is, to determine when the birthday party will be Sergei, you have to find in the church calendar, or the calendar of the saint, whose memory is celebrated after the first birthday.
Sometimes parents choose a name for the baby, starting not from their own preferences, but on the righteous, after which want to name the baby.For example, the Pope is very close for any convictions Saint Sergius of Radonezh.When a son is born, it is called Sergius, regardless of the date of his birth.In this case, the name day of Sergey may be from birthday far enough.
How to choose the day of his birthday?
lives of the saints is described in Christian books.The largest collection of biographies of saints was a saint (the bishop or metropolitan) Dmitri of Rostov.This collection has recently re-released and consists of 12 books (one for each month).The lives of the saints Dmitry Rostovsky describes the exploits of almost all the Christian saints who lived before him.Sometimes, the name day of the church calendar Sergei fall to the saint, which is not known.It is not necessary to recognize their patron someone against his will.Heavenly intercession can be considered any Sergius, regardless of the date of its memory.
How to celebrate the name day?
Popular tradition prescribes birthday invite guests, arrange a party or a meal.And the tradition is so ingrained that the birthday boy just can not give up the fun, not to be considered a miser.
Name Day - a holiday with a spiritual content.If you want to celebrate his birthday as a Christian, he must first communion in the church.Such action is usually prepared a few days, on the eve of a communicant goes to the evening service, and in the morning in the Liturgy.Thus, the name day of Sergei begins in the church.Invite friends, of course, possible, but it's better to be quiet gatherings than a drunken party.Name Day Sergei (especially if the patron of St. Sergius of Radonezh) can be noted, and a trip to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra - the main monastery of our country.There are relics of the saint, which can be applied at any time, and in the day of his memory held a solemn service.
man celebrating his name day buyout necessarily refers to the name with great respect.And it contributes to and approval from others.
