The fate of a person largely depends on the chosen name. Orthodox Christians believe that, naming the baby with the name of the Saint, whose memorial day coincides with the birth date of the child, he will receive a talisman for his whole life.
Who celebrates October 13th birthday
Angel Day is celebrated on October 13 by several men. You can safely congratulate the birthday:
- Alexandra. On this day, the church honors the memory of the holy martyr, Archpriest Alexander (Orlov).
- Alexei - in honor of the martyr Alexy (Serebrennikov).
- Basil. The patron of the name is the holy martyr, Priest Vasily (Guryev).
- Vyacheslav - October 13, the church recalls Vyacheslav (Zankov), holy martyr, priest.
- Gregory. Date of memory of the holy martyr Gregory of Pelsham, Vologda. He was a bishop, enlightener of Great Armenia and the reverend miracle worker.
- Leonid - memorial day of the holy martyr, Archpriest Leonid (Pendkovich).
- Matvey - Matthew (Soloviev), martyr.
- Michael. Saint Michael was the first Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia, a miracle worker.
- Petra. October 13 is the day of remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Peter (Soloviev) and Peter (Pushkin).
On October 13, the women's day is celebrated by Alexander. On this day, the Orthodox Church recalls the Martyr Alexander (Cherenkov).
First Metropolitan of Kiev and St. Michael
Metropolitan Michael arrived in Korsun in 989 from Constantinople along with other bishops and priests at the request of Prince Vladimir. He was a Serb, Bulgarian or Syrian by origin. Upon arrival in Kievan Rus, the metropolitan immediately baptized the sons of Vladimir, the boyars close to him, and the common people gathered on the banks of the Dnieper. After that, Michael began to engage in the destruction of pagan symbols on Russian soil and the construction of churches.
The tithe church in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary began to be erected only after the blessing of Prince Vladimir Metropolitan of Kiev. The baptized people of Kievan Rus, built churches and temples were left by St. Michael after his life.
According to various sources, the metropolitan died in Kiev in 992 or 998. At first he was laid to rest in the Church of the Tithes. After some time, his relics were transferred to the Anthony Cave. In 1730, St. Michael was laid to rest in the cathedral church of the Caves.
It is on October 13 that men with the name Mikhail celebrate name day . On this day, the relics of the metropolitan and the saint were transferred to the Cathedral Pechersk Church.
Name days on October 13 for men: Grigory Pelshemsky, Vologda
Grigory Lopotov was born in Galich of the Kostroma province in a family of nobles. At the age of 15 he remained an orphan, distributed all his wealth to the poor and went to serve as a novice in the monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here he received the priesthood. For two years he was the rector of the Spassky (Yakovlevsky) monastery, after which he left the monastery and went to the Vologda forests.
In 1426, the priest founded a monastery near the city of Kadnikov, Vologda Oblast. Here a church was erected in honor of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In the autumn, October 13, men named Grigory celebrate name day. On this day in 1442 the reverend left his earthly life. He was laid to rest in the monastery he founded.
Rev. Martyr Alexander (Chervyakova)
Maria Afanasievna Chervyakova was born in Kursk in 1873. Her father held one of the posts in the Noble Assembly of the city. Accurate information about where and when she was tonsured as a nun was not preserved. But it is known that during the revolution, with the mass destruction of churches, she put on a schema and took tonsure with the name of Alexander in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky.
The nun settled in the village of Fili near Moscow (since 1935 it became part of the capital). She always had a lot of people in her house. These were novices, priests returning from exile, and other afflicted. Alexandra did not refuse to help anyone. Almost all the money that the believers left her, the nun sent to the needy, she herself kept her strict vow.
In 1937, Alexandra was arrested. She was accused of spreading anti-Soviet statements and terrorist sentiments. In the same year, on October 13, she was shot at the Butovo training ground and buried in a common grave. In 2000, the nun Alexander was numbered as New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia.
Every year on October 13, Alexandra celebrates a name day . The patron saint of the name prays for them and helps on the path of life.