Angel Sergey Day is celebrated in winter, spring, summer and autumn. The days of the name day (Angel's Day) are determined according to the church calendar. These dates appear in it as the days of memory of saints and great martyrs with the name Sergei.
Name days 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 Angel Sergey's Day was celebrated in the old days (and all other name days too), what they gave to the birthday man, what were the traditions of the celebration, as well as the dates of the name day according to the church calendar.
Meaning of name
Not even the Sergeys themselves always know the origin and meaning of their name. It has Roman roots, was considered a generic name there, and translated from Latin means “highly venerated, high.”
Mystery name day
In Russia, before the revolution, children were baptized on the 8th day of life. The naming took place in accordance with the Church Saints - from them they chose the name of the saint whose memorial day was next to the event of baptism.
The child from now on acquired a patron in the face of a saint,who was supposed to protect him from all worldly troubles, and not only the body, but also the soul, above all. It was also believed that he could be endowed with those holy qualities that were inherent in his "high" protector.
Name Day
Angel Sergey's Day was celebrated in the circle of relatives and friends, in a restrained, sincere atmosphere. Wide, noisy festivities were not suitable for a name day, since this day was intended to appeal to one's spirituality, soul.
Besides, if the name day fell on the period of fasting, then the dishes were prepared based on this. Name day, youwho fell on a weekday, were transferred to the next day off.
The main difference of the festive table was the loaf, which was baked in large sizes. They tried to give it an unusual shape - an elongated rectangle, oval, octagon. The test on the surface of the cake laid out the name of the hero of the occasion. It was a symbolic action, pointing to the main "reason" for the holiday.
Angel Sergei Day
The date of the name day depends on when Sergei 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.
It's on these days that Sergey celebrates his name day.
Angel Sergey's Day: what to give and how to congratulate
Name days are a personal holiday, but notquite ordinary. If we turn again to antiquity, then the birthday man was given everything that connects a person with God and the church - icons, scriptures, icon lamps, candles, religious literature.
In modern life, the name day has almost lost its original meaning and acquired the status of a secular event. Of course, this applies to people whose lives are not connected with religion and the church. Therefore, today almost everything can be given for a name day, however, gifts are distinguished by modesty and are designed to express attention and respect for the hero of the occasion.
It will be very nice for any birthday person, including all Sergeys, to receive a beautifully composed congratulation from the guests. For example, this:
Dear Sergey!
I sincerely congratulate you on Angel Day and your name day!
I wish your Defender and Heavenly Patron always protect you, protect you from adversity, sorrows and hardships. I wish you to always be under His shadow, smile and enjoy life. Happy birthday to you, dear birthday boy, be safe and happy!"
