Elijah's name day according to the Orthodox calendar. Elijah's name day according to the Orthodox and church calendar When is Elijah's angel's day

In the Church Orthodox calendar - the calendar contains the names of saints who were glorified for their ascetic life.

Every Christian can find out in memory of which ascetic the day of his birth is consecrated. In order to find answers to important questions of one's own life and to realize what destiny is prepared for oneself, it makes sense to get acquainted with the details of the life and ascetic deeds of "one's own" saint.

† Ilya Muromets, Pechersky, in the Near (Antoniev) caves

Ilya Pechersky or Ilya Muromets is a legendary man, stories about which have come down to us through the millennium.

The date of his birth can only be given approximately. This happened in 1143 in the village of Karacharovo, which was located near the city of Murom. His parents, Ivan and Efrosinya, were simple peasants, just like grandfathers and great-grandfathers plowed the land.

Elijah's childhood and youth were overshadowed by a serious illness. From birth until the age of 30, he remained motionless. The man was healed miraculously. Once, the elders, who turned out to be prophetic, stopped in the hut of his parents. They predicted to the patient that it was not the disease that would cause his death. After their departure, Elijah felt great strength in himself and, with the blessing of his parents, went to serve Vladimir Monomakh. The hero was immediately taken into the princely squad. Ilya Muromets became legendary thanks to his unprecedented strength, honest service to the prince, the Russian people, as well as fair and wise deeds.

In one of the battles with enemies, the hero was badly wounded. During his illness, he decided to leave military exploits and become a monk. He took monastic vows at the Kiev-Pechersk Dormition Monastery. Iliya Pechersky spent the rest of his life in prayer and struggle for the true faith.

The monk died in 1188, his body was transferred to the Anthony caves. Ilya Muromets was canonized as a saint in 1643.

Memorial days of Elijah Pechersky:

• 1st of January,
• June 23 as part of the Cathedral of the Ryazn Saints,
• July 6 as part of the Cathedral of Vladimir Saints,
• October 11 as part of the Cathedral of the Kiev Caves Saints, in the Near Caves,
• the second week of Great Lent as part of the Council of all the Kiev-Pechersk venerable fathers.

In addition to August 2, Elias celebrate their name days, for example, October 11, January 1, 21 and 27, August 30.

The meaning of the name Ilya

The name comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu. It translates as "My God is Yahweh". Another meaning of the name Ilya is "the fortress of the Lord" or simply "the believer." Initially, it comes from the names Il, Ilu, Ilum, Ilim, Elim - strong, mighty, God.

It is worth noting that the first mention of the name in written sources is found in Old Testament in the story of Elijah the prophet.

Positive traits of people named Ilya:

economic, from childhood helps parents;

has a sharp mind;

quickly "grabs" any information;

ready to help in a difficult situation;

loves children.

Negative Traits:

not particularly picky in the choice of friends;

easily succumbed to bad influence;

hot-tempered in an argument.

People named Ilya advised to choose a profession doctor, teacher, investigator or locksmith. It is believed that Elijah men very often occupy the highest positions.

The name will suit Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces.

The meaning of the name Ilya depends on the time of birth: those born in the spring are too emotional, in the fall they are terribly afraid of making a mistake in the chosen one.

Compatibility with female names

Ilya will have a successful marriage with Vera, Anna, Sofia and Natalya.

It is advised not to start a relationship with Angelina, Tatyana, Margarita, Christina, Valeria, Veronica and Zhanna.

Happy Angel Day

With this holiday, Ilya

I want to congratulate you!

wish you good luck

And fun all year round

Happiness to the limit!

To make life richer

To have no worries!

And sorrows and hardships

To win you could

Happy birthday, Ilya!

May the Earth itself help you in everything!

And I wish you life only in happiness to live,

So that the thread of faith and hope does not burst!

Ilya, today, on a name day,

I want to wish you

To be a real man

He knew how to live and fight.

You always get your way

And don't give in to anyone

Bask in the rays of beautiful love

And never be sad

Ilya, to the envy of everyone, is successful,

Always support and comfort

And congratulations on the name day

I hasten to you with inspiration.

May there be a lot of happiness in life

Warmth, care and participation,

In abundance, fabulous love

And enjoy life!

Prayer to Saint Elijah for every day

Pray to God for me, holy servant of God Elijah, as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.

What not to do on Elijah's Day:

• work in the field and around the house;
• shout and sing loudly - lightning can strike;
• swearing and allowing bad thoughts;
• letting pets out on the street;
• on this day you can’t stand under a tree - it can be struck by lightning;
• you can’t stand at crossroads, as evil spirits gather there;
• bathe.

About the fact that the name will be life. Perhaps in connection with this, the monks are given a new name, a new life, a new beginning. A person with a name acquires a guardian angel and patron saint, whose prayers will help to go through life.

Meaning of the name

The name Ilya has Old Testament roots, when the boys were called Eliyahu, which meant "God is my Lord." In Orthodoxy, Ilya, Elijah means the power of God, the strength of the Lord. Ilya's name day church calendar can be celebrated 24 times.

What can characterize the character of Elijah

Despite the multiplicity of the name, the person who wears it is a treasure trove:

• resourcefulness;
• rationalization;
• sociability;
• diplomacy.

After baptism, a person acquires a guardian angel and patron saint

Always open and straightforward, Ilya is open to communication, easily supports any undertakings. While men with this name are willing to compromise in the name of a peaceful solution, they can flare up, which is a consequence of an emotional personality.

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Having quickly flared up, this person also quickly cools down and does not carry resentment and a desire for revenge. Always striving for new perspectives, Ilya does not like loneliness, while implementing his plans, he does not always measure them with today.

Ilyusha in childhood is distinguished by good manners, early acquires independence and a sense of responsibility, therefore, helping his mother and younger brothers and sisters is not a duty for him, but a need.

Trying to stand firmly on his feet, Ilya is not in a hurry to get married, but as a husband and father, he is an example to follow. Loving his wife, adoring children, this man does everything to provide for them.

Many people use his spiritual warmth, but Ilya's inner world is closed at the same time. The variety of character traits makes it possible for Ilya to become both a good doctor and a plumber. In any field, he will become a respected and experienced specialist.

Patrons according to the church calendar by months of the year

Studying the life of the patron saint, a person willy-nilly will try to imitate him at least in some way.

January

Icon of Ilya Muromets

On January 21, the church commemorates the Monk Elijah of Egypt, an elder of the 4th century, he spent 70 years in hermitage, died at the age of 110

On January 27, the martyr Ilya Kushnik is venerated. The son of wealthy parents who lived in Constantinople in the first century. He loved God so much that he secretly fled to the monastery, led an ascetic image.

Temples in honor of the prophet Elijah:

Moved by love for his parents, he appeared in his native city in the form of a beggar, lived despised even by his relatives, who did not recognize their son in him, praying for them. On the eve of his death, he asked his mother and father to come to him, opened himself to them. He died and was honorably buried.

February

In February, according to the church calendar, the name day of a man named Ilya is celebrated twice.

• On February 13, the church pays tribute to the martyr Ilya Ardunis. A Muslim who lived in the 17th century converted to Orthodoxy, became a monk on the holy Mount Athos and died for the Christian faith, did not renounce God even before he found out that he was going to the stake.
• February 29 is a unique day that appears in the church calendar only once every four years; it is on this day that the memory of the martyr Elijah, one of the 12 Egyptian saints who died for the Christian faith in the 4th century, is celebrated.

March

March 22 is the day of memory of the martyr Elijah of Sebaste, one of the 40 warriors who lived at the beginning of the 4th century, who refused to sacrifice to idols burned after inhuman torture.

April

The spring months of veneration are completed by St. Elijah of Persia, whose memory is honored on April 10th. A young man who lived under the persecutor of Christians, King Sapor, died from severe torture while trying to help his brothers in faith.

August

August 2 is the day of the most revered prophet Elijah, the hero of the Old Testament, taken to Heaven on a golden fiery chariot for loyalty to God.

Icon of Saint Elijah, Prophet of God

On the same day, the Georgian saint Ilya Chavchavadze, a fighter for the rights of Georgians, is venerated.

September

On September 26 and 30, the church remembers two martyrs named Elijah. The first confessor of the Christian faith was killed in the 4th century in Scythia. The second is the martyr of Tire, who died during the persecution from Maximilian Gallery.

October

All the saints with the glorious name of Ilya are united by one quality - loyalty to Orthodoxy.

When going to a name day to a person who is always open for communication, remember that Ilyusha does not accept compliments even in childhood, this is not a characteristic of coldness or closeness, but rather a specific character that helps to live in society.

Memorial Day of Elijah the Prophet of God

Ilya - common orthodox name. People who wear it have specific character traits, they are distinguished by restraint, which sometimes turns into “coldness”. The first impression, of course, is deceptive, because in reality men named Ilya are very sensitive people.

The meaning of the name Ilya

The name Ilya has Jewish roots. Literally translated, this means "my God", "the Lord's fortress", "believer". It is derived from the ancient Eliyahu.

In Hebrew, it has a large number of semantic analogues: Eliash, Elij, Eli (stress falls on the first syllable). The latter should not be confused with the female name of European origin Ella.

In the Old Testament there is a mention of the prophet Elijah, in the Islamic religion his analogue is Ilyas. In Catholicism, Ilya is considered the patron of motorcyclists and motorists, in Orthodoxy - the patron of airborne assault.

Mystery of the name

Ilya is considered the owner of a sharp mind, so a person with that name is easily given exact and complex sciences. He can become an excellent doctor, mechanic, engineer, hold leadership positions, be "the powers that be."

People with this name can become businessmen, politicians. They have a well-developed intuition that helps them make the right and timely decisions.

In matters of the heart, men with such names are very sensitive and vulnerable. At first glance, it may seem that Ilya is insensitive, but this is just a shell. In fact, such men are quite emotional.

Building a family is often hindered by the ambitions of Ilya. Until the moment when he can fully provide for his relatives, giving them everything they need, Ilya is unlikely to create a family union.

Ilya's name day according to the church calendar

Ilya's name day is celebrated several times a year. The most famous and revered is the feast of the prophet Elijah, who was born almost 900 years before the beginning of our century.

In the popular representation of the name day of Ilya ( August 2) - end of summer. It was believed that during this period, the autumn cold gradually replaces the warm summer days.

When is Elijah's name day according to the church calendar

In the church calendar, Elijah's name day is celebrated on such days (according to the new style):

• 1.01 - Ilya Muromets reverend and Pechersky Ilya (martyr);

• 27.01 - the Monk Martyr Elijah, who was among those beaten in the city of Sinai;
• 13.02 - Ardunis Ilya, venerable martyr;
• 29.02 - Elijah the martyr;
• 2.08 - Elijah the prophet.

Ilya's name day according to the Orthodox calendar

Angel Day is celebrated on those dates when the memory of the Orthodox patron saints Elijah is venerated. The main ones are Ilya Muromets, Ardunis and the righteous Ilya. Of particular importance in the calendar of the days of the angel is the veneration of the memory of the prophet Elijah.

When is Elijah's name day according to the Orthodox calendar

Often name days according to the church and Orthodox calendar match. The veneration of the memory of saints bearing the name Ilya is carried out on the following days:

• all name day dates according to the church calendar;
• March 1- Elijah the martyr;
• March 22- Martyr Ilya of Sebaste;
• April 10th- Persian martyr Ilya;
• September 26, 30- Ilya the great martyr;
• October 11- Reverend Muromets Ilya.

The nature of the birthday

The name day calendar is rich in the name of Ilya, so meeting its carriers is not uncommon. A distinctive feature of such men (and even those who have a derivative patronymic Ilyich, Ilyinichna) is housekeeping. These are people with "golden" hands. Everything they undertake is in full swing and is actively promoted.

Elijah's kindness knows no bounds. Such a person will never refuse help, will not pass by the needy, but he does not allow himself to be used.

People with such names are straightforward. They are not capable of intrigue and deceit, they decide everything openly and honestly, directly express dissatisfaction (although this is extremely rare).

Names of this kind are characterized by irascibility, bordering on explosiveness. But after a skirmish, Ilya leaves very quickly, sometimes feeling guilty for excessive emotional lability.

In the church and Orthodox calendar, there are many dates when believers honor the memory of saints with the name Ilya. Birthday people have a large number of patrons who help them in all their accomplishments.

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Characteristics of Elijah

The name has a very interesting history. It has its roots in the Bible and has Hebrew roots. The biblical name Eliyahu means "God is my Lord." With the advent of Christianity in Russia, the name was pronounced Elijah. This option remained in the Orthodox calendar. For ease of pronunciation, the name began to be pronounced and written as. Due to its simplicity of sound, meaning and characteristics, the name has always been popular and does not lose its relevance today.

Ilya is a very rational and resourceful person. His sociability and diplomacy can be envied. By personality type, Ilya is an extrovert, by temperament type - sanguine or choleric. He is characterized by sociability, openness and straightforwardness. He is always ready for any adventure, easy-going. He does not like conflicts and is ready to resolve everything peacefully, to find a compromise. Ilya is a quick-tempered and emotional person. But after a flash of emotions, he can quickly calm down and will not hide resentment in himself. However, with his guilt, he can torment himself with pangs of conscience.

Ilya is always focused on the future, on the future. He makes plans and lives by their embodiment, forgetting about today, which can be bright and unforgettable. On the one hand, this character trait is practical for life. But on the other hand, Ilya can be constantly dissatisfied with his present and expect better days and changes for the better all his life. He does not like to be alone, loves travel and educational hobbies. Despite his independence, Ilya can fall under a bad influence and choose the wrong friends for himself. Fortunately, he will be able to quickly understand this and correct the situation. In communication with others, he behaves carefully.

Ilya has been developed since childhood and has a good upbringing. He is independent and economical. He always helps his mother, to whom he is very attached. He has a heightened sense of responsibility and a sense of ownership. Ilya approaches the choice of his wife legibly and carefully, so he marries late. Also, late marriage can be explained by the fact that he is trying to become financially secure. AT family life He tries his best to provide for his family. Wife appreciates and respects. He loves children and often pampers. He can be successful in any profession. He will be a good doctor, investigator, locksmith.

Ilya is a kind, generous and reliable man with warmth. He is always ready to help a person in need. If not by deed, then at least by word and advice. However, he is not ready to let anyone into his inner world.

The most revered patrons of the name

Often parents choose Elijah the Prophet as a patron for a boy. He was born in 900 BC. From an early age he devoted his life to the service of the Lord. he lived for a long time in the wilderness, kept the strictest fast and prayed a lot. He was persecuted by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. The Lord appeared to him and called him to become a prophet, consoling that he was not the only one suffering in the name of the Most High. For his unshakable faith and life, the prophet was taken into the kingdom of God alive, thus avoiding the pangs of bodily death. His disciple and follower witnessed how he ascends to heaven in a fiery chariot. When Elijah the Prophet was the forerunner of the Second Coming of Christ, he accepted bodily death.

Another revered patron of the name among the Orthodox is Ilya Muromets (Pechersky). He was born into a peasant family in the middle of the 12th century near Murom. It is he who is the prototype of the fabulous hero Ilya Muromets. Elijah was paralyzed until the age of 30. Healed after meeting with three elders, he was successful in military service until he was wounded. After being wounded, he was tonsured at the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.

Archpriest Elijah Chetvertukhin is singled out from the Russian New Martyrs. He was born in 1886 in the city of Moscow. While studying at the university, he read the works of Theophan the Recluse and decided to devote his life to serving the Lord. At first he served at the almshouse, then in the temple on Tolmachi and in the church of Gregory of Neokessaria. For his faith and religiosity he was sentenced and several times exiled to the camp.