Modern youth are accustomed to celebrate birthdays on a grand scale. However, few people know when Sergei celebrates his birthday. We learn why celebrate the day of the angel, as well as what to give to the hero of the occasion.
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Name day of Sergei on the church calendar
The popular male name Sergey came from the Latin criticism Sergius, which means “high”, “noble”. Usually so called nobles and nobles. The peak of the name's popularity occurred in the middle of the last century.
Guys with an interesting fate, an open and cheerful character are called in a similar way. A boy with that name is a sensitive and peaceful nature.
The advantages of Sergey include the following qualities:
- confidence;
- courage;
- working capacity;
- tenacity.
Among the minuses of character is worth noting impulsiveness, restlessness and inconsistency.
In the history of the Orthodox Church there are quite a few saints with the name Sergius. They all faithfully served the Lord Jesus Christ. A child so designated can choose any of them as his patron, hope for his support.
In the year there are several days of an angel for Sergey, each of which corresponds to a protector known in the Christian religion. Name days are calculated by the date that is closest to the number of birth of the child.
In winter, these are the following days:
- December 2nd;
- December 10;
- December 11th;
- December 15th;
- December 18;
- December 20;
- December, 31st;
- 6th January;
- January 15;
- January 27;
- February 17.
According to the Orthodox calendar, Angel Day falls on the following dates of the spring months:
- 5th of March;
- March 8;
- 11th of March;
- March 22;
- April 2;
- 5th of April;
- 14th of April;
- 25th of April;
- May 10;
- 26 of May.
In the summer, Sergei’s name days on the church calendar are celebrated on certain days:
- June 1st;
- July 1;
- July 11;
- July 18;
- August 2;
- August 13;
- 25-th of August.
Name days are celebrated in the fall:
- September 22nd;
- 10 September
- September 24th;
- October 1;
- October 7th;
- October 8;
- October 11;
- The 20th of October;
- October 30;
- October 31;
- November 2;
- the 13th of November;
- November 14th;
- November 16th;
- November 27;
- 29th of November.
One of the most revered miracle workers is considered to be the Monk Sergius of Radonezh. He began his earthly let in the village of Varnitsa. His name day is celebrated on July 20. At the beginning of this century its canonization took place.
July 11 is the day of remembrance of St. Sergius of Valaam, who was a Greek monk. November 29 recall Sergius of Malopinezhsky, performing pastoral service for 62 years. On the 25th of April, the name day of Patriarch Sergius of Constantinople is celebrated. On June 1, the church commemorates Sergius Shukhtomsky, and on October 23 - Sergius Zografsky.
How to congratulate the birthday of an angel
It is customary to celebrate the Day of Angel Sergey in a circle of loved ones. Fun festivities and noisy parties are not suitable for this event. First of all, name days are aimed at turning to their soul and patron saint.
Anyone who wants to congratulate Sergei in accordance with ancient traditions should prepare a large loaf. It is better if it is in the form of an oval or rectangle. The name of the man from the test should be written on the top.
We must not forget about the original congratulations. Fortunately, today on the Internet there are many wishes for every taste.
There are other recommendations regarding birthday greetings:
- For deeply religious people, a laconic wish from a pure heart will do.
- When choosing a congratulation, one must renounce pomposity and vulgar phrases.
- It is appropriate to make the text personalized in order to give the words effect and originality.
- The winning option is a poetic form of congratulation.
- The key figure in the congratulatory speech should be the patron saint.
On the day of the angel, you must go to the temple and read the sacred text to your protector.
Examples of gifts for a boy, men
For this holiday it is not so easy to choose the right gift. Previously, the birthday was given presentations related to the church, God.
These could be the following things:
- religious literature;
- candles;
- lamp with oil;
- icon.
Today, the day of the angel has lost its original meaning and has grown into a secular event. Therefore, often a present is given to the hero of the occasion any gift that he may like.
It is best to present collections of prayers, an icon or a souvenir brought from a holy place.
Other gifts for men are also popular:
- decoration with engraving;
- cufflinks
- purse;
- notebook;
- a pen;
- individually wrapped chocolate;
- custom cake with the inscription;
- calendar with a photograph.
A little boy should be presented with a thing related to the spiritual life of the child. According to Russian custom, on the day of the name day, the baby was presented with a dimensional icon depicting the patron saint. She should be the same height as the boy’s height. Such a gift will be kept all my life.
A soft toy or souvenir in the form of a guardian angel, on whose clothes the name of the child will be embroidered, is suitable as a gift. Children are also given blankets and clothes.
The importance of angel day
Every Christian is obliged to know his saint and show himself as a worthy representative of the criticism.
Imitate patrons as follows:
- to know the exploits of martyrs and reverends;
- live with reverence and faith;
- to have in your head and heart the life of your saint as an example.
Nobody saw their guardian angels, but many are sure that they protect us from adversity every minute. Why can’t you thank them for their hard work at least once a year. In addition, this is one of the most touching holidays, which is filled with hidden meaning.
Celebrating the day of the angel, a man thanks his patron, restores the tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church.It is a pity that for many years this tradition has been forgotten. However, each of us has the opportunity to teach our children to celebrate name days and consolidate this habit among future generations.
It is important to prepare in advance for the holiday in order to fill the day of the angel with quiet and bright joy. Only in this way will you want to repeat minutes of happiness again and again.
