The name Artyom comes from the name of the goddess Artemis, who was the patroness of childbearing and fertility. In the ancient world, there was no such thing as name day. It appeared in Russia in the seventeenth century and has a Catholic-Orthodox history of origin. It is believed that the name day is the day of memory of a certain saint, and a person bearing the corresponding name can celebrate this memory on this day. Name days were especially relevant in the pre-revolutionary period, when a person received a church name during the baptism ceremony, and with it - a patron in heaven.
Artyom's birthday is celebrated several times a year. Firstly, on January 17 - on this date one of the seventy apostles is remembered, whom Jesus Christ chose in addition to the main twelve. Among them is the Bishop of Listria Artem. He preached in Listarch. He is mentioned among the messengers by the holy apostle Paul. The saint is commemorated again on November 12.
Secondly, on February 26 and November 13, the day of the righteous Artem of Palestine is celebrated. Thirdly, Artyom's name day is celebrated on April 6 in memory of St. Artemy, Bishop of Thessalonica. He was made by the Apostle Paul the first bishop of the city of Seleucia, and until old age he took care of his flock, protecting the persecuted and the poor.
Unlike previous dates, on May 12, Artyom's name day is celebrated in honor of the martyr Artyom of Kizicheskoy, who was killed among the nine supporters of Christ in the city of Kizik, where pagan beliefs dominated. Many miraculous healings subsequently occurred from their relics, and in Russia a monastery was built in their honor near Kazan.
July 6, Artyom's name day is celebrated in connection with the name of the youth Artyom Verkolsky, who is a highly revered saint in northern Russia. He was a sickly and kind boy who, at the age of 12, was taken to heaven through a lightning strike. His body was found incorruptible, surrounded by the radiance of rays, thirty-two years after the burial outside the cemetery (those killed by a thunderstorm were not buried in the churchyard in those days). For many years, the relics of the boy were on the porch of the temple, where they showed many miracles and healings. Later he was canonized as a saint. Also, according to the church calendar, Artyom's name day in honor of this saint is celebrated on the second of November.
On the second of November they also remember another great martyr named Artyom. Artemius of Antioch was a great commander under the command of Tsar Constantine the Great. When the power changed and the pagan Julian reigned on the throne, Artemy opposed him. Thenthe warlord was captured, brutally tortured, and eventually beheaded. Artemy predicted the death of the emperor, who, in a battle with the Persians, was wounded by an invisible weapon and, dying, said: “You won, Galilean!”
When are events related to the name Artyom celebrated? Name day (angel's day), it turns out, you can celebrate several times during the year. However, it must be remembered that the day of the angel, in accordance with the strict church interpretation, is the date of the acceptance of the sacrament of Baptism, which does not always coincide with the days of veneration of the saints.
