Name day in November 2021

Days of special remembrance of the dead

On days of remembrance of the departed, called parental Saturdays, special Liturgies are held, which are accompanied by the reading of prayers for deceased Orthodox Christians. On these days it is customary to perform funeral services. From year to year, the dates of the days of remembrance may change due to the shift of the bright holiday of Easter.

In November 2021, Demetrius of Thessaloniki Day falls on November 8 , and accordingly, Dmitrievsky parental Saturdays fall on November 3 .

Officially, this day was established by Prince Dmitry Donskoy after returning from the Battle of Kulikovo.

November name day calendar

In this article we offer you a list of November holidays and a name day calendar for the month of November. The article will be useful to everyone who is interested in the date of their name day or the name day of their friends, as well as to everyone who is interested in the history and calendar of Orthodox holidays.

On November 4, the Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of one of the most revered miraculous icons of the Most Holy Theotokos - Kazan. The Icon of the Kazan Mother of God also became famous during the disaster - Her image was found in the ashes after the terrible fire of 1579 in Kazan. More than half of the city was destroyed, and then the Mother of God Herself appeared in a dream to one girl, telling about the icon and promising Her protection to everyone who would pray in front of it. For many people, a prayerful appeal to the Blessed Virgin in front of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God has become a way out in difficult life situations.

On November 5, the memory of the Apostle James, the brother of the Lord according to the flesh, is celebrated. Jacob, the brother of the Lord, is the son of Joseph the Betrothed from his first marriage (theologians also call him Christ’s cousin, considering him Joseph’s nephew, but opinions differ here). It was the Apostle James who became the first bishop of Jerusalem. He was tortured to death by the Jews around the year 65 in Jerusalem, preaching the Cross of Christ by his very death.

November usually marks Demetrius' Parental Saturday - the Saturday before the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, which is celebrated on November 8 according to the new style. This Saturday became a day of special remembrance of the dead after the Russian victory in the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380. On this day, they commemorated precisely those who died on the Kulikovo field, and over the centuries the tradition changed. Dmitry of Thessaloniki is known for his recognizable image on the icon - he strikes a wicked man with a spear. This is a miracle from his life. The saint is also called Dmitry the Myrrh-Streaming: his relics exuded myrrh, a special miraculous liquid, the composition of which no one on earth knows.

The Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Paraskeva Friday on November 10. Saint Paraskeva Friday, like the Holy Great Martyr Catherine, pray for marriage. They were both martyred when they were very young girls, and, according to the testimonies of Christian women, they help young girls suffering misfortunes. Saint Paraskeva is also revered as a healer of severe mental and physical illnesses.

November 14 - the memory of the unmercenary and miracle workers Cosmas and Damian (Asian). Being excellent doctors, they treated not only with earthly means, but also with the grace of the Holy Spirit, and free of charge.

November 18 is the day of the repose of Patriarch Tikhon (Belavin) - St. Tikhon of Moscow. He became the first Patriarch of Russia after the Synodal period, when the Church was only an institution subordinate to the state, which was sometimes headed by non-believers. The time of his patriarchate came during the first years of persecution and the Red Terror, and in this terrible time he managed to live such a life and rule the Church in such a way that he preserved it, and he himself gained holiness before the Lord.

Why choose a name according to the church calendar?

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Why should a child’s name be chosen according to the church calendar? Isn't it easier to name your baby what you like? The choice, of course, is yours, but it’s worth knowing that a name affects a person’s entire future life. Depending on it, character and even temperament are formed.

Previously, the priest chose the name for the newborn. It was believed that a church name gave a person powerful protection from his guardian angel. The name of the saint assigned to the child determined his fate. He will be a patron, and the name day will be a day of remembrance of the spiritual feat of this saint.

You can also choose two names for your son or daughter. The first, secular, will be indicated in the passport, and it is under this that this world will remember your baby. The second, church name, will become a spiritual name, a symbol of baptism in the church.

Folk signs associated with baptism

In order to finally decide when you can baptize a child in November 2021 according to the calendar, read folk signs , because this is wisdom that has survived more than one generation. If only for this reason, it is worthy of careful study, because sometimes observing such small things can prevent quite serious problems in the life of your child and the loved ones around him:

So, one of the beliefs says that in order for godparents to have everything go well in their personal lives, they need to baptize a woman for the first time - a boy, and a man - a girl.
To make the child’s life rich and happy, godparents must taste all the dishes prepared on the festive table (even if only in small portions).
There is also a sign that most likely came from the pagan Slavic past, but is observed quite often in different regions. After birth, a talisman is placed on the baby’s hand, which will protect him from evil forces for exactly forty days before his baptism.
To protect a child from the evil eye on the way to church before baptism (after all, you never know what kind of evil people you might meet on the way), you need to perform a small ritual-amulet. The mother chews a clove of garlic and breathes in the baby’s face, which will be reliable protection for the newborn.
It is forbidden to take a pregnant woman as godparents, since in this way you can negatively influence the fate of two babies at once: one - your godson, the second - your own, unborn.
Traditionally, the Orthodox Church has an extremely negative attitude towards carnal relations between godparents, thus they can greatly harm their godfather or goddaughter, their life will be difficult and unhappy.
There is an interesting custom also associated with godparents. If a grown-up child cannot learn to stand firmly on his feet and constantly falls, then it is worth asking his godparents to buy, give and personally put something on his feet. It doesn’t matter what it will be - booties, sandals, socks or rompers, but the effect of such a simple action will pleasantly surprise you.

Find out on what days you can baptize a child in November 2021, based on the advice of your confessor, check the favorable days with the recommendations of the church and folk wisdom. After all, in order to ensure happiness and prosperity in your child's life, it is the least you can do for him.

Advent and its description

In November, the Nativity Fast begins, the last of the multi-day fasts of the year, the celebration of which took place back in the time of the Apostles. The holidays in November end with the beginning of a multi-day fast on the 28th according to the new style. Lent or Pentecost ends on January 7, 2021.

Winter Lent personifies the renewal of spiritual unity with God and is a preparation for the holiday of the Nativity of Christ. The purpose of the Nativity Fast is to cleanse the heart through prayer, fasting and repentance, so that the readiness to meet the Son of God is in the body, soul, and heart.

Limitations and Disclaimers

Physical fasting involves abstaining from the following foods:

Eggs, milk, cow's butter, cheese and meat are prohibited on all days of fasting. Fish is allowed on some days.
On Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays it is allowed to begin the meal after Vespers, but oil must be excluded, like oil, wine and fish.
Vegetable oil is allowed on the remaining days of the week.
Fish is allowed on Sundays and Saturdays, as well as on major holidays, unless the holiday falls on Thursday or Tuesday.
In the last five days, the fast becomes even stricter, so fish is prohibited on any day.

Spiritual fasting as the basis of bodily fasting

Spiritual fasting is an obligatory component of physical fasting. Without repentance and prayers, fasting is just a diet. One cannot allow oneself to feel superior simply because one is able to withstand food restrictions.

True fasting is repentance, prayer, forgiveness of offenses, eradication of evil deeds, abstinence from vices and passions, renunciation of married life, entertainment and entertainment events. Fasting cannot be perceived as a goal, it is a means of cleansing from sins and humbling one’s own flesh.

What is Angel Day

Angel's Day, or name day, is the day of remembrance of the saint in whose honor the newborn was named. Even if a secular name is indicated in the passport, during the baptismal ceremony the priest will give your baby the name indicated in the calendar.

The saint after whom the person was named will be his patron throughout his life. It is he who will influence his future life the most.

Saints vary in their “title”, depending on the spiritual feat they accomplished:

Prophets are people who, during their lifetime, predicted the future and warned of future disasters and disasters. They prophesied the coming of Jesus, his salvation and death. They lived before God's chosen one appeared on earth.
Apostles and equal to the apostles are close associates and disciples of Christ who brought the Christian faith to people. They, according to the Bible, played the largest role in the spread of Christianity through preaching.
Martyrs and Great Martyrs - As the name suggests, these saints had to endure many trials and torments because of their faith in God. They were tortured, killed, executed, but they remained steadfast in their faith.
Saints are bishops who have earned the title of saints thanks to their sinless, righteous lives and sincere faith.
Reverends are hermits, people who have moved away from everything worldly. They spent their days in seclusion, prayers, and practiced asceticism.
The righteous are family people who lived according to God's commandments and led a godly life.
Forefathers are the ancestors of the entire human race.
Unmercenary people were people who brought healing to others and helped without demanding payment for their labors.
Fools or blessed ones are those who served Christ, but by their actions during life they earned the title of insane, crazy, although in fact their behavior was filled with deep faith.

How to determine the name day

How to determine your name day if there are several saints with the same name in the church calendar? It's very simple - you need to find the closest name day to your date of birth. For example, if you were born on November 25th, and your name is Anna, then your Angel Day is celebrated on the third of December (the first Saint Anna, noted in the calendar after your birthday).

Important points:

If you were baptized before the 21st century (before the year 2000), then the name of the saint must be chosen from those who were glorified before the year 2000.
If your name is not on the church calendar, then you need to choose the one that sounds as close as possible. For example: Angelica - Angelina, Lilia - Leah.
On Angel's Day, it is advisable to come to church and undergo the rituals of confession and communion. If the name day falls on Lent, then you need to celebrate the holiday later, when it ends.

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