Angel Sergey Day is celebrated in winter, spring, summer and autumn. Name day (Angel Day) is determined by the church calendar. These dates appear in it as days of remembrance of saints and great martyrs with the name Sergey.
Name day not so long ago began to return to modern life. Of course, in terms of importance they are inferior to the traditional birthday, although in Russia it was the other way around.
Let's find out how, in ancient times, the Day of Angel of Sergey was celebrated (and all the other name days too), that they gave the birthday man what traditions of the celebration were, as well as the name day dates on the church calendar.
Meaning of the name
Not always even Sergei themselves know the origin and significance of their name. It has Roman roots, it was considered there by the generic name, and translated from Latin means "highly esteemed, high."
Mystery Name Day
In Russia, before the revolution, children were baptized on the 8th day of life. The name was given in accordance with the Church Holiness - the name of the saint whose memory day was next to the event of baptism was chosen from them.
From now on, the child acquired a patron in the person of the saint, who was supposed to protect him from all worldly troubles, not only the body, but also the soul, first of all. It was also believed that he could be endowed with those holy qualities that were inherent in his "high" protector.
Name day
Angel Day Sergey was celebrated in a circle of friends and relatives, in a restrained, sincere atmosphere. Wide, noisy festivities were not suitable for a name day, as this day was intended to appeal to one’s spirituality, soul.
In addition, if the name day fell on the period of fasting, then the dishes were prepared on the basis of this. Name day you
those who fell on a weekday were carried forward to the next day off.
The main difference of the festive table was a loaf, which was baked in large sizes. They tried to give it an unusual shape - an elongated rectangle, an oval, an octagon. The dough on the surface of the pie laid out the name of the hero of the occasion. It was a symbolic action, indicating the main "reason" for the holiday.
Angel Day Sergey
The name day depends on when Sergey was born. According to the church calendar, name days fall on the following days and months:
- in January: 15, 27;
- in April: 2, 25;
- in June: 1, 6;
- in July: 11, 18;
- in August: 25;
- in September: 17, 24;
- in October: 8, 11, 20, 23;
- in November: 29;
- in December: 11.
On such days, Sergey celebrates his name day.
Angel Sergey Day: what to give and how to congratulate
Name Day is a personal holiday, but not quite an ordinary one. If we turn back to antiquity, then the birthday was given everything that connects a person with God and the church - icons, scriptures, lamps, candles, religious literature.
In modern life, the nameday festival has almost lost its original meaning and acquired the status of a secular event. Of course, this applies to people whose life is not connected with religion and the church. Therefore, today almost everything can be given on a birthday, however, gifts are modest and are designed to express attention and respect for the hero of the occasion.
It will be very pleasant for any birthday person, including all Sergey, to receive beautifully composed congratulations from the guests. For example, this:
"Dear Sergey!
I sincerely congratulate you on Angel Day and your name day!
I wish your Protector and Heavenly Protector always protect you, protect you from adversity, sorrows and deprivations. I wish you to always be under His canopy, smile and enjoy life. With the birthday of you, dear birthday boy, be safe and happy! "