Courageous - this is how the name Arseny (Arsenty, Arsen) is translated from Greek. Saint Arseny is the heavenly patron of all men named by this name. History has preserved quite a lot of legends from the life of the saints.
Saint patrons of Arseniy
Sometimes it happens that several saints have the same name.
Angel Arseny's Day according to the church calendar is celebrated almost every month. Sometimes, even several times a month. Days of memory of this saint:
- February 4 - Abbot Arseny (Dmitriev).
- February 19 - Reverend Arseniy of Ik altoy.
- March 13 - Metropolitan Arseniy of Rostov.
- March 15 - Bishop Arseniy of Tver.
- May 28, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 25 - Reverend Arseniy Konevsky.
- July 15, July 25 - Arseniy Novgorodsky.
- July 6 - Arseny of Suzdal.
- September 6, June 17, July 19 - Arseniy Komelsky Vologda.
- September 12, June 10, November 10 - Reverend Arseniy of Serbia.
- December 26 - Abbot Arseniy of Latria.
On these memorable dates, the holy martyrs are rememberedArseniev of different times and peoples. The most famous saints and dates of their memory:
21 May celebrate the day of the angel Arseny the Great. Praying before the icon of this saint, parishioners ask for humility, peace of mind and strengthening in faith. On the same day, Arseniy Pechersky is commemorated. Turning to the icon of this saint, they ask for intercession before God
- Saint Arseniy of Cappadocia is known for many miracles. Popular rumor says that his prayer cuts the stone. Day of the angel Arseny - November 10. Through his prayers, the blind, deaf, and demon-possessed were healed. St. Arseny even after his death shows miracles of healing.
Name day and the day of Angel Arseny may coincide.
Whatever saint a person chooses for himself as a heavenly patron, one should always hope that his help will arrive on time.
How to define your Angel day
According to the church charter, a newborn child must be brought to the temple on the fortieth day in order to conduct the sacrament of Baptism. On the same day, the baby is given a name. What saint the church honors on this day was the name of the newly baptized.
If a boy was born on May 21, then, of course, he should be named according to the calendar, in honor of St. Arseny the Great. It turned out that the day of Epiphany and the name day coincided and were celebrated on the same day. And there was no difference what to call this event.
Currently, the baby is first given a name, and then the sacrament of Baptism is performed. They choose the nearest day of memory of the saint, in whose honor they named the person and consider himname days. Angel Day and Memorial Day in this case do not coincide and are celebrated on different days.
When the sacrament of Baptism is performed in the church, a certificate is issued, which indicates the date of the sacrament. This is the day of the Angel.
Well, if there is no such document, and relatives do not remember the date of the person's baptism, then you can choose a saint's memorial day with the name Arseniy close to his birthday. Name days can be celebrated on this day.
How to behave on Angel Day
When this bright holiday comes, in the home iconostasis you need to decorate the icon of St. Arseny. On this day, you need to attend the morning service in the temple, order a prayer service to St. Arseny. Take part in the Divine Liturgy, light candles and, if possible, confess and partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ.
You can spend this day at home in prayers to St. Arseny. Thank you for your help, and if you need help, ask for it. At a convenient time, invite loved ones, set the table and have a festive meal. Talk about the life of St. Arseny, about his exploits and what he did for people. Gifts for the birthday are selected with a religious theme.
Conclusion
A Christian with this name needs to know the life of his saint, have an icon of St. Arseny at home, read thanksgiving prayers and imitate him. And honor the days of memory.
