Since the arrival of Christianity on the territory of Russia has passed many centuries.But, as always, in our country are baptized babies and give them the names of Orthodox saints who become their invisible guardian angel.What name will carry the child tells the church calendar.
How to choose a name for the calendar
If the kid's birthday fell on the date when it was not appropriate nicknames, the access information on the birthday party the next three days.This tradition of the Russian people are always treated with respect and understand its importance.And thus obtained the name became a talisman for the kid for life.
When the hand has the Orthodox church calendar, choose the appropriate name for a boy or girl will be easy.It is best to choose the most important sounding names of saints.For example, interesting names for babies: Ignatius, Arseny, Macarius, Vasilisa, Claudia, Fedor, Sawa, Ananias and many others.
Also on the calendar are many common names such as Anna, Anastasia, Maria, Michael, Peter, Paul, and others.But today we'll talk about Andrew.
This name came about because the great Apostle Andrew.During the year, the name day of Andrei happen very often, so it's a great name for a boy born at any time of the year.
When celebrating birthday party?
name day is considered day of the saint after whom it was given the name of a person.Before this date was celebrated not as it is now.That it was a major holiday and birthday is not particularly recognized.
today in the church calendar many saints with the same name.But back to the topic of our conversation.As mentioned previously, name Andrew happen almost every month.It is not necessary to celebrate them as often as do modern people out of ignorance.The true name day celebrate once a year, choosing a date as close as possible to the birthday person.Only the Saint Andrew, name of which is close to the number of the birth of the child, is its patron, the rest of the saints are not related to him.
Currently tradition to celebrate the name day is gradually reviving.More and more parents are choosing a nickname baby in the Orthodox calendar.Name Andrew - one of the most common in our country.
Andrew: Angel Day
Name day he says over the next number of years:
- 17 July and 23 December, Prince Andrew Bogolyubskii, cared for the sick and disadvantaged, built Bogolyubskii monastery near the city of Vladimir;
- September 23 Vologda Prince Andrew;
- October 3 martyr Andrew of Ephesus;
- October 15 whacky Andrew of Constantinople;
- July 17, Archbishop Andrew of Crete;
- October 30 martyr Andrew of Crete;
- May 31 martyr Andrew Lampsaksky;
- April 28 Georgian martyr Andrew Mesukeviysky;
- December 15 Rev. Andrew Egypt;
- July 13, the brother of the Apostle Peter, Andrew;
- July 17 icon painter Andrei Rublev;
- October 6 martyr Andrew of Syracuse;
- June 5 and 9 November, Prince Andrew Pereslavl, Smolensk;
- September 1, the Martyr Andrew Stratelates, Tavria, died for the Christian faith together with two thousand soldiers in the year 302;
- October 23 whacky Andrew Totemsky;
- 25 June and 13 December, the Thebaid Andrew, the First Called in the future - one of the first disciples of Jesus Christ, it is especially loved and revered in Russia for a long years.
Now it will be easier to understand.Every day Patron Saint Andrew celebrated according to the calendar.
Provenance name
name appears in the Church the Orthodox calendar, we are obliged to Andrew.He lived and worked in Galilee that took out their own food with the help of the fishing business in the Sea of Galilee.Andrew was among the first to love the teachings of Jesus Christ.Having gained confidence, he went everywhere with him, becoming an apostle.
Well-known St. Andrew's cross - is the one which was crucified beloved apostle of Christ.Now he is depicted on the flags, decorations and medals.Russian navy found the symbol saint since Peter the Great.
In Russia this name spread in the eleventh century.Since then, many princes-martyrs were canonized by this nickname and joined the church calendar.
Nowadays Andrei name day in the Orthodox calendar celebrates many times.
strong energy
For many centuries Energy named Andrew became stronger.So called self-motivated, strong-willed personalities with a great destiny and character.All of this is deposited in the subconscious of people, and now everyone from Andrew waiting for good luck, luck, conquests in all spheres of life.Those who celebrate the name day of Andrei, sometimes difficult to live with such a human opinion.After all, it is not so simple given in life, although energy and patience they have exactly abundant.
Andrew - a calm and sober people looking at the world, but his behavior does not.This joker and joker must still search, so it is rarely taken seriously.The optimism and joy surrounding Andrew quickly charged with positive energy and good mood.But do not insult the owner of the name, he will not forget.
Features character Andrew
As a child, Andrew loves to indulge in dreams, is interested in different games: mobile and requires perseverance.Cunning and wit in the game with their peers he does not hold.Not inclined to obey adults, does everything in his own way.Sometimes Andrew does not stand out from their surroundings, but in the end it turns out that he has become a much more successful than their peers.In love is unstable, changing women as gloves.As a result, he chooses a wife spectacular woman, not feeling her special feelings.
unpredictability - is another prominent feature.He can do unexpected pleasant surprise, and can bring to tears for nothing.At work, it is appreciated and listened to the opinion.
If Andrew winter birthday party, he has the ability to art, from autumn holders name has a predisposition to the exact sciences.They make good businessmen.
choosing a baby name, everyone decides how to do it.If desired, the church Orthodox calendar will serve in good stead, while Andrew the day an angel will celebrate knowing that honors the saint, who became his patron for life.
