When remembering Daria of Rome, they always talk about her husband, Chrysanthus. Thanks to him, Daria, having retreated from the pagan faith, believed in one God and accepted the Sacrament of Baptism.
Despite the fact that the couple were young, it is known that they settled separately and agreed to maintain purity until the end of their days and devote themselves to the study of the Law of God. Daria and Chrysanthus told others about God, but this activity of theirs became known to the supreme ruler, after which both of them, locked in prison, suffered severe torture and died tortured by the infidels.
Patron saints named after
In the Orthodox calendar, Daria is called Daria.
Patron names:
- Daria Zaitseva (venerable martyr);
- Daria of Rome (great martyr);
- Daria (martyr);
- Righteous Daria;
- Daria Timagina, Sushinskaya, Ulybina (new martyrs).
Zaitseva Daria (1870-1938) was a nun at the Borisoglebsky Monastery until its closure in 1928. In subsequent years, she had to live at a church in the village of Kholmy in the Moscow region. In 1934, the parishioners of the church elected her as an elder. Contrary to the government ban, she sold holy water and lamp oil to the laity. For spreading religious views, Daria was arrested and shot. Memorial Day is March 14th.
In the Orthodox monthly book, Righteous Daria is commemorated on August 17, nothing is known about her life, and there is no iconographic image.
In the 20th century, three martyrs suffered for the faith of Christ, commemorated on the same day: August 18.
Holy Martyr Daria
In Orthodoxy, on April 4, the Holy Church remembers the martyr Daria, a Christian who lived at the beginning of the second century A.D. The Roman emperor Trajan cruelly persecuted Christians. According to his decree, it was forbidden to bury the bodies of executed Christians. Five Christian girls, one of whom was Daria, secretly performed burial rites to prevent the bodies from being desecrated. The Christian persecutors tracked down and captured the girls. By order of Trajan, they were burned in a copper smelter.
Holy Martyr Daria of Rome
The Great Martyr Darius of Rome is known from the Lives of the Saints, written at the behest of Pope Stephen II in the 8th century. At the end of the 3rd century, the persecution of Christians continued in the Roman Empire. The new religion supplanted paganism, which could, in the opinion of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, affect the foundations of the state.
Daria was a priestess in the temple of Athena. A young and beautiful girl believed in pagan deities, without doubting her faith, until she was married to Chrysanthos. The young patrician, the son of Senator Polemius, became an outcast in the family due to his rejection of paganism. He independently read the Holy Scriptures and became imbued with the teachings of Christ.
His parents believed that the pagan priestess would be able to return him to the true path: to the faith of his ancestors. But it turned out the other way around. Chrysanthus turned out to be so convincing that Daria also converted to Christianity. Chrysanthus found a presbyter and was baptized, after which he began to preach the new religion to his acquaintances. He convinced Daria to take a vow of celibacy in the name of serving Jesus Christ.
The young couple began to live like brother and sister. Over time, they settled in separate houses and formed communities (male and female), in which they preached the New Testament and called for abandoning marriage. Based on a denunciation from neighbors, the couple was arrested.
Chrysanthus was tortured. But the young ascetic was overshadowed by Divine power. Spikes, chains, and ox ropes did not harm him. The miracles made a deep impression on the judge. He, along with his wife, two sons, and servants, converted to Christianity. When Marcus Aurelius was informed of this, he ordered the tribune to be drowned in the sea, his sons and servants to have their heads cut off, and their bodies to be thrown into a cave. The mother began to visit their burial place and secretly pray.
The woman was tracked down and wanted to be captured. But Ilaria (a convert, the wife of a judge) asked her pursuers for a delay in time to finish the prayer. At the end of it, she gave up the ghost. The maid buried Ilaria in a cave next to her sons.
Chrysanthus was thrown into a pit of sewage, and Daria was placed in a brothel. The stench of sewage was replaced by a fragrance. A lion entered the brothel and blocked the way for the rapists. The mighty beast did not let anyone near Daria. He growled menacingly, knocked them down, but did not kill or maim anyone. The young woman preached the word of God to those who came with unclean thoughts and sent them away.
Soon the Romans learned about a miracle: a Christian woman guarded by a wild beast. To stop rumors, the brothel was set on fire. The lion was afraid of fire and smoke. Daria let him out of the house and was captured by the guards. The couple were tortured and then buried alive in the ground.
Near the burial site, secret Christians began to gather in a cave and pray. The emperor, when this was reported to him, ordered not to let anyone out of the cave and to fill the entrance with earth and stones, setting up a mass grave for dozens of people. Memorial Day for the spouses is April 1.
Meaning of the icon
The Holy Great Martyr Daria of Rome is the primary patron of all women who have this name. By praying to the icon, they can avoid many problems and choose the right decision in a difficult moment. Also, veneration of this icon blesses one for an honest, happy life until old age.
Holy Martyr Daria of Rome
The meaning of the icon of St. Daria of Rome is especially important for those who communicate a lot or whose main activity is related to communications.
The fact is that the face of Saint Daria warns against dangerous information and teaches sensitivity in the ability to distinguish truth from lies. Great spiritual support is given through the prayers of the Saint to those who, for some reason, are forced to defend their position, but, unfortunately, are in the minority.
Saint Daria of Rome will help you not to give up your position and to survive in any struggle.
Veneration of the icon of the Great Martyr Daria
Since ancient times, the Great Martyr Daria has been more revered by the Roman Catholic Church, which explains the fact that in Russia there is no icon of this Saint in any church.
An exception is the small gate church dedicated to Saints Daria and Chrysanthus, which is located in Kostroma and is an architectural part of the Holy Trinity Ipatiev Monastery. Here, on the days of memory of Saint Daria and her husband, a religious procession and festive services are held annually on April 1. It is also likely that there are icons of these saints in this temple.
Icon of Darius of Rome
In addition, not so long ago, near the city of Kirov, in the village of Doronichi, the Church of Saints Chrysanthos and Daria was built with donations from villagers.
Important! For the veneration of the Saints, there is a small prayer, the holy fathers recommend that you address it to Darya of Rome: “Pray to the Lord God for me, holy saint of God Darius, as I zealously appeal to you, my quick helper and prayer book of my soul.”
Choosing the name Daria - reasons
Meaning of the name
The name Daria is very popular now:
it is pleasant to the ear, melodious, gentle.
You can come up with many diminutive options: Dasha, Dashenka, Daryushka, Dashunya, Dashuta, Danya, Danyasha, Daryunya, Darinka. The meaning of this name is also incredibly symbolic
. There are two options:
- translated from the Slavic language “Daria” is a gift, a gift (it is clear that the birth of a sweet girl is a real gift from God); perhaps this is a female version of the male name Dorotheus;
- translated from Irish “Daria” (feminine - Darren) is a rocky mountain, strong, stable;
- translated from Persian and Greek (masculine - Darius, feminine - Darios) “Daria” is the winner, the ruler, the owner of goods.
In general, in Greek there are many options and variations of the modern female name Dasha. For example, Dar is in Greek mythology the son of the god Zeus and the galaxy of Electra, the legendary king, the founder of an entire state - Dardania, and the priest Dares (at the Temple of Hephaestus) went down in history as one of the first to describe the battle of Troy (even before Homer).
There are names that sound similar
and in Japanese mythology: Daruma is a saint who fulfills wishes and brings happiness. The name Dasha is also found in the Indian Ramayama. That was the name of the legendary king, who became the founder of an entire dynasty of gods; he was the ancestor of Rama himself.
It is still unclear how so many purely masculine names were transformed into a gentle and soft Slovenian name. But, one way or another, this transformation took place.
Under the Orthodox Church, Dash girls are called Darii.
Name and character
Many Dashas are similar to each other
. Probably, the name really influences the character and destiny.
Daria is a strong name
. That is why its owners can be harsh, impulsive, and categorical in their judgments. They often say what they think and this negatively affects their relationships with people around them.
On the other hand, Dashas are very active, hardworking, energetic and determined. Dashas cope well with any work and can do several things at once. Dashas never give up on a task without completing it; they are very demanding of themselves and those around them.
Almost all Dashas love good company, travel and a good time. They are wonderful wives and housewives, very loving mothers. For almost all Dash, family and friends come first.
Dashas love to cook, travel, and learn something new. Almost all of them are creative and charismatic personalities. They may well succeed as actresses, teachers, translators, and can become good psychologists. Any career will be given to girls
and with a truly royal name it’s easy and simple. They are tough, demanding, but fair leaders.
Talismans
Darius has many different talismans. The color red suits them very well, although they don’t like it, “their” stone is the mysterious bloodstone, the flower is the anemone, and the tree is the rowan. The element of Dash is fire, and its patron is the “warlike” planet Mars.
1st prayer to Chrysanthus and Daria
O holy saints of God, martyrs Chrysanthe and Daria! Having fought a good fight on earth, you have received in Heaven the crown of righteousness, which the Lord has prepared for all who love Him. In the same way, looking at your holy image, we rejoice at the glorious end of your life and honor your holy memory. You, standing before the Throne of God, accept our prayers and bring them to the All-Merciful God, to forgive us every sin and help us against the wiles of the devil, so that, having been delivered from sorrows, illnesses, troubles and misfortunes and all evil, we will live piously and righteously in the present We will be worthy, through your intercession, even though we are unworthy, to see good on the land of the living, glorifying the One in His saints, the glorified God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Description of the icon
The Holy Great Martyr Daria of Rome in the icons holds a cross in one hand, and with her left hand she seems to bless everyone who turns to her. On some versions of the icon, Saint Daria holds the Holy Scriptures in her left hand.
On various icons this saint is depicted together with her spiritual husband, Chrysanthus. This version of the icon is often chosen by spouses who pray to live together until death, while avoiding betrayal and misunderstandings.
Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Darius
The icon of Saint Daria is located in Rome, where her holy relics and the relics of her husband are also kept in the Church of the Holy Twelve Apostles. Thus, even after death, the saints continue to be together.
Today, many parents (not only girls named Daria) turn to the icon of the Holy Great Martyr in prayer, asking for her help in raising their daughters, and also give them small, pocket copies of the icon with the belief that this way their children will be protected from wrong steps and serious mistakes.
Attention! The priests assure that before praying at the icon, it is necessary to cleanse yourself of bad thoughts and all filth, because Saint Daria helps only those who have a good heart and pure thoughts.
