Paul's name day
In Orthodoxy there are many saints who bear this name, so name days are celebrated many times a year, you need to focus on the boy’s date of birth, the closest date of memory of the saint will be his Angel Day.
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Savior of Perishing Souls
Even in the days of his earthly life, having become a guardian angel for many people, Saint Paul made long journeys, converting them to the true faith, and thereby saving them from the darkness of eternal death. Everywhere along his route, secret Christian communities appeared, from which thousands of martyrs subsequently emerged for the faith, on whose blood the building of the Christian Church rose.
His constant readiness to die for the name of the Lord gave him strength and helped him endure sorrows and hardships without complaint, and the gift of miracles sent down from above made it possible to unusually clearly influence the consciousness of the pagans around him. And today, looking at the icons of the Guardian Angel St. Paul, one cannot help but notice his inherent expression of deep spirituality and desire for self-sacrifice for the salvation of human souls.
Characteristics of the name
Pavel Durov
Smart and active Pavel, despite his explosive temperament, does nothing in a hurry. He often falls into sentimentality; his complex and contradictory character leaves an imprint on his mood. Today Pavlik is open and sociable, but tomorrow he withdraws into himself and frowns.
Quiet and calm by nature, he can unexpectedly cause a scene, and then emotions will flow over the edge. However, he is a kind and sincere person; he will never leave his friends in trouble. People are drawn to Pasha, revealing their secrets to him. But in vain, because the guy doesn’t know how to keep his mouth shut and loves to brag. Only his immense charm saves Pavel from the offended victims of his bragging and gossip.
Holy Martyr Tsar Paul I
The veneration of Emperor Paul I is increasing. Miracles through his prayers confirm his intercession before God for his suffering people, who tolerated both his martyrdom and the 70-year martyrdom of Holy Rus' itself. She is long-suffering, because she is a follower of Christ Himself, who died for us, but also rose again “on the third day according to the Scriptures.” This Day of Resurrection from the death of the sin of fratricide, the accursed and pernicious corruption of Russia, is coming for Rus' too. Therefore, we appeal to the Holy Emperor Paul I to save his beloved Holy Russia, enlightened by Christ, but seduced by the spirit of apostasy, in order to enlighten her anew:
“Rejoice, holy Tsar-Martyr Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!”
Below we place a recent case of the revealed help of the Holy Emperor Paul I on the day of the restoration of Holy Rus':
I don’t remember the exact year, probably 1996 -1995. In Koltushi, Vsevolozhsk district, St. Petersburg region, about 15 kilometers from the city, in a former kindergarten, a church was opened in the name of St. O. John of Kronstadt. It was necessary to pay a huge tax for the building, but the parish did not have such funds. Parishioners tried to raise funds, but this could only cover a small part of the debt. In case of non-payment, the church was to be closed and the building transferred to another organization. One old woman came and said that it was necessary to serve a memorial service for Emperor Paul, and he would send funds to pay. A drowning man clutches at a straw, and immediately everyone prayed very much, everyone asked Emperor Paul. A memorial service was celebrated. And within about an hour a luxurious car arrived. People came out from there and asked the priest, O. Sergius Tarasov, to bless the car, asking how much it would cost. Father agreed, saying that as much as they wanted to donate, they could put it on the lectern. Having blessed the car, these people placed the envelope on the lectern and, without giving their names, left for the city. The envelope contained the amount that was due to be paid. That is, the prayer was heard immediately. And then we prayed to the Holy Martyr all the time. Emperor Paul was always remembered, and he never abandoned us with his intercession. Amen.
Tatyana Pavlovna Dyakova Lavlovsk, March 4, 2005
We joyfully respond to the popular call of admirers of our martyred Royal Righteous Emperor Paul I, we have an akathist to him, we share a pious attempt composed by a young church writer from the family of Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky), an admirer of Paul I.
Chosen, more passion-bearing than Christ and wonderfully miraculous, in your suffering you received the crown from the hand of the Almighty, and with the angels you stand before His throne, with songs we praise you with love and pray: with your prayers from all troubles and sorrows, free us who call you: “ Rejoice, Holy King! Martyr Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
You truly appeared as an angelic cohabitant and human intercessor, you who were faithful to Tsar Paul, with the favor of all the Creator Christ our God, You loved Him from your youth and for Him you endured the slander of the enemy and the death of martyrdom. Now you stand before the throne of the Almighty with all the saints, giving joy and help to all who with faith and love cry out to You: Rejoice, glorification of Christ in exploits! Rejoice, confirmation of God's Truth! Rejoice, disgrace of wickedness and evil! Rejoice, decoration of the Russian throne! Rejoice, help to those who suffer and mourn! Rejoice, all-joyful consolation for those who are discouraged! Rejoice, healing of bodily and mental ailments! Rejoice, grace-filled calm of public storms! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
Seeing the good providence of your soul, the Lord of your soul, direct your providence to the search for the only thing needed. You, having desired this, even from your youth have learned to sing to the Lord: “Hallelujah!”
You acquired a divinely enlightened mind, servant of Christ, by reading the Divine Scriptures; from your youth you nourished your soul with the sweet food of the words of God and you became a faithful fulfiller of the commandments of Christ. With this we honor you and say: Rejoice, beautiful branch of the royal family! Rejoice, thou who childishly adhered to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! Rejoice, you who imitated the virtues of your great ancestors! Rejoice, for your faith was jealous of your forefather Patriarch Philaret! Rejoice, who followed the piety and humility of Tsar Alexis! Rejoice, you who have become like Peter the Great by your strength of will! Rejoice, you who have received the good character of Queen Elizabeth! Rejoice, having inherited the wisdom of your state mother! Rejoice, holy believer of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
The strength of Christ’s autumn upon you, blessed Paul, has given you the strength to courageously endure the temptations of the invisible enemy, whose kindled arrows you have extinguished with your tearful prayers to God. For this reason, like a winner, you sing with incorporeal forces the song of victory: “Hallelujah!” Ikos 3 Having a mind and heart illuminated by the Holy Spirit, you lived holy and righteously in the devilish kingdoms, you meekly endured the insults your mother’s wicked courtiers caused you, you diligently diligently applied to prayer and reading the writings of the patristic fathers. We, now remembering this, pray to you, Saint Paul, illuminate with the rays of your virtues and us, many sinners, who magnify you: Rejoice, who warms our souls with the warmth of Divine love! Rejoice, you who help us in sorrowful circumstances! Rejoice, you who illuminate our souls with the light of Christ! Rejoice, you who teach us to trust in the Creator! Rejoice, give thanks to the Lord for everything you strive! Rejoice, you who teach us to live in piety! Rejoice, freer from demonic violence! Rejoice, O God who delivers temptations and temptations! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
The storm of evil thoughts did not disturb you, blessed Paul, the waves of worldly temptations did not shake the temple of your spirit, you resisted the wiles of demons, placing your trust in our Lord, singing to Him: “Hallelujah!”
Having heard the many praises of your great one for the suffering and destitute of mercy, I flock to you many times in the troubles and sufferings of the present and all that I need to obtain. Now we, remembering your wondrous blessings, humbly pray to you, do not forsake us with your mercy, ask us from Christ the King for everything we need for the living, temporary and eternal, and accept this greatness: Rejoice, you who showed love for people in many good deeds! Rejoice, having quenched the sorrow of the needy with compassion! Rejoice, you who nourished the poor and who despised the wretched! Rejoice, you who stood up for the orphans and widows and helped everyone who asked for help! Rejoice, for you wisely squandered the perishable wealth that flows to you! Rejoice, you who used it for imperishable, eternal blessings! Rejoice, enjoy the bliss of the righteous! Rejoice, rejoice in the villages of the righteous! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
You were honored to receive divine grace when you crowned the kingdom of Russia at the council of archpastors in the Assumption Cathedral of the city of Moscow. With the same grace we enlighten and strengthen, you wisely ruled your people, giving thanks to our Creator and Savior for everything, you sang to Him in your heart; "Hallelujah!"
The people of Russia, having ascended the divinely crowned monarch to the ancestral throne of the future, rejoiced greatly. But you, holy King, have devoted many of your labors for the good of your people and your power, you have appeared as an eradicator of harmful morals and customs, and with your contrite heart you have become like David and you are jealous of the wisdom of Solomon. For this reason, the Lord has made you one of His saints. We, this leader, offer you such praise: Rejoice, thou who bearest the royal scepter worthily! Rejoice, thou who performed the royal service with fear! Rejoice, strengthener of the power and glory of the Russian state! Rejoice, the planter of true enlightenment and piety in her! Rejoice, the priesthood is honored by the bearing of the cross! Rejoice, great care for the Church of Christ has been revealed! Rejoice, great zealot of the Orthodox faith! Rejoice, steadfast guardian of law and truth! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
You showed yourself to be a preacher of good deeds, O blessed King Paul; you, zealous for piety, adorned churches and monasteries; you were a patron of suffering Christians, a nourisher for the hungry, and a protector for the oppressed. For this reason, trusting in your merciful care for us, we diligently resort to your intercession, crying out with gratitude to the wondrous God in His saints: “Hallelujah!”
You have risen with your sovereign wisdom, faithful to the Tsar, when the anti-god rebellion of the wicked in the land of falsehoods was erected, you appeared as an opponent. In the same way, you proclaimed to your faithful commander, Prince Alexander: “Come save the thrones of the kingdom.” We, in this remembrance, magnify you as a zealot and patron of the Christian state, and we offer you the following praise: Rejoice, transforming hard hearts with grace! Rejoice, kindling the fire of true faith and unfeigned love! Rejoice, you who cleanse our country from pernicious godlessness! Rejoice, don’t teach your heart to cling to earthly riches! Rejoice, you who compel those who hold the power to serve the people! Rejoice, who turns us away from the lust of selfishness! Rejoice, praise and affirmation of your country! Rejoice, her strength and strengthening for the Orthodox army! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
Although it is not forbidden for you to ascend in spirit to the mountain villages, you have been faithful to the Tsar, but in a stormy world you have lived haughtily in your soul, fighting a good deed to the end, applying labor to labor tirelessly and righteously singing to God: “Hallelujah!”
A new seer, like the ancient prophet and great elder, the prophetic monk Abel received him, the God-wise King, in your chambers. So you prophesied about the end of the martyrdom and the future destinies of our Fatherland. You, servant of Christ, asking for his prayer, have given your life into the hand of God. We, remembering all this now, bring you such praise: Rejoice, you have a heart entirely directed towards God! Rejoice, unshakable faith, a many-wonderful manifestation! Rejoice, gold purified in the crucible of temptation! Rejoice, tree planted by springs of water! Rejoice, converting sorrows and trials into riches of the spirit! Rejoice, thou who renewest the inner man by doing the commandments of the Gospel! Rejoice, you bear the image of Christ in your heart! Rejoice, having received much reward in heaven by suffering for Him! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
It is strange for the people of little faith in Russia to see your wonderful life, God-crowned Tsar Paul, as if you were not thinking about glory, but about God and the blessing of your power, and you did the commandments of God with love, for this reason the enemy of the human race took up arms against you with by their hasters, I maliciously slandered you and slandered your honest name, but according to the commandment of Christ, you prayed to the Lord for your slanderers, singing to Him: “Hallelujah!”
You were completely filled with love for God and your neighbors, blessed Tsar Paul, with your godly rule, works of mercy, prayer and death as a martyr, you pleased Christ our Savior. For this reason, have great boldness towards the Lord, pray for Christians living all over the world and grant help, joy and consolation to everyone who calls on you with faith and love. At the same time, we pray to you, do not leave us without your gracious intercession, but we call to you in gratitude: Rejoice, descending from the heavenly abodes into the vale of tears! Rejoice, our prayers are raised at the feet of the Almighty and the Mother of God! Rejoice, you who give joy and help to the poor! Rejoice, you who strive rich in mercy and goodness! Rejoice, for through you we invoke the abyss of God’s mercy! Rejoice, for through you you have gained eternal salvation through tea! Rejoice, thou who deliverest repentant sinners from the snares of the devil! Rejoice, you who show mercy and consolation to all the faithful! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
Every age and every class, seeing your zeal and labors, blessed Tsar Paul, pray to you from all troubles, sorrows and misfortunes to deliver us in this age. And in the future, by your love, we will be conquered by tea in the villages of the righteous, together with you we will sing to God: “Hallelujah!”
Our song oratory does not suffice for the worthy glorification of your many miracles, blessed Tsar-Martyr Paul, but you, as you are good and merciful, do not disdain our inadequate praises, but graciously hear everyone who calls you with love: Rejoice, comforter of the sad and despairing! Rejoice, awakener of lulled consciences! Rejoice, wise teller of the paths of repentance and salvation! Rejoice, calmer of troubled hearts! Rejoice, destroyer of evil undertakings! Rejoice, planter of good thoughts! Rejoice, inspirer of holy wishes! Rejoice, protector from the devil’s excuses! Rejoice, holy believer of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
You have inherited eternal salvation, Passion-Bearing Saint King Paul, who died in suffering. For this reason, you have been sanctified and honored with unspeakable mercy, with the angels and all the saints in the kingdom of heaven to sing to God: “Hallelujah!”
A strong wall, not overcome by the machinations of the enemy, you remained to the end, faithful to the Martyr Tsar Paul, when you suffered a heavy beating and a fierce death from your maddened subjects. We honor your martyrdom and honor you as a prayer book and patron not only of the Russian country, but also of the entire Christian world, and we strive with love for you, we bring you such praise: Rejoice, the crown of the kingdom is replaced by thorns! Rejoice, you have laid down your life for the faith and the Fatherland! Rejoice, thou who remain faithful to the Lord unto death! Rejoice, thou stained with the royal purple with thy blood! Rejoice, you who now reside in the heavenly Fatherland! Rejoice, thou who hast not forsaken thy earthly kingdom! Rejoice, you who affirm us in humility and patience! Rejoice, who inclines the mercy of our Creator to us! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
Do not despise this prayer song and this humble praise, Holy King, for we strive for you with faith and love, we please you, our intercessor, and we pray; Pray for us eternally to the Lord, for we know your unbridled boldness towards Him and the gracious action of your prayers, and having such a representative, we gratefully call to the wondrous God in our saints: “Hallelujah!”
Thou hast appeared to us as the light-giver of the light, O holy faithful Tsar-Martyr Paul, dispelling the night of wickedness and illuminating the way in the darkness of the sins and errors of those who walk. Now, therefore, do not cease to beg Christ our Savior and Master, that He may not allow us to deviate from the leading path to salvation, and may now grant us with a pure heart to bring this praise: Rejoice, lamp of the Lord, illuminating your power! Rejoice, enlightener of our darkened minds! Rejoice, you who now call us all to repentance! Rejoice, we who strive to turn away from the customs that have been stifled! Rejoice, thou who plantest good morals in us! Rejoice, teaching us to bear each other’s burdens! Rejoice, you who revive our stony hearts! Rejoice, you who confirm us in faith and piety! Rejoice, holy believer of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
The grace given to you from God leads, holy Passion-Bearing King Paul, to you, as a zealous prayer book and intercessor for our salvation, we flow now and pray to you; ask our All-Merciful God to grant us forgiveness of sins, confirmation of the Orthodox faith, help in every good deed, blessing on our country, its city and its villages, and in joy we sing to the glorified Lord and our God: “Hallelujah!”
Singing your all-honorable life, blessed one of Tsar Paul, we praise your honorable name, we honor your sufferings for Christ, we marvel at your spiritual strength, we celebrate the many miracles you created for the glory of God, and lovingly remembering your labors, we sing to your face: Rejoice, crowned shine more victorious than the stars in the sky! Rejoice, sweet-sounding tambourine, tinkling the glory of God! Rejoice, indestructible shield, protector of piety! Rejoice, victorious sword, slaying evil! Rejoice, inexhaustible source of mercy! Rejoice, inexhaustible storehouse of the grace of the Holy Spirit! Rejoice, you who honor your memory before God! Rejoice, O you who glorify the Lord and pray to you! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
O blessed Tsar-Martyr Paul, heavenly patron and intercessor of the Russian country, accept this small prayer and look upon us, who diligently ask for your prayerful intercession with God, ask us from Christ our God for bodily and spiritual purity, and in peace and repentance for the rest of the life. We will live ours, reach the heavenly abodes, where with you and all the saints we will be worthy to sing to the glorified God in the Trinity: “Hallelujah!”
The cohabitant of angels and the intercessor of men, you truly appeared, faithful to Tsar Paul, with the favor of all the Creator Christ our God, You loved Him from your youth and for Him you endured the slander of the enemy and the death of martyrdom. Now you stand before the throne of the Almighty with all the saints, giving joy and help to all who with faith and love cry out to You: Rejoice, glorification of Christ in exploits! Rejoice, confirmation of God's Truth! Rejoice, disgrace of wickedness and evil! Rejoice, decoration of the Russian throne! Rejoice, help to those who suffer and mourn! Rejoice, all-joyful consolation for those who are discouraged! Rejoice, healing of bodily and mental ailments! Rejoice, grace-filled calm of public storms! Rejoice, holy saint of the Martyr Tsar Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
Chosen, more passion-bearing than Christ and wonderfully miraculous, in your suffering you received the crown from the hand of the Almighty, and with the angels you stand before His throne, with songs we praise you with love and pray: with your prayers from all troubles and sorrows, free us who call you: “ Rejoice, Holy King! Martyr Paul, quick helper and glorious Wonderworker!
Special character qualities
He has a penchant for philosophy, and lives by the principle: “a smart person won’t climb a mountain.” In a word, he is a completely down-to-earth person: a little tight-fisted, a little cowardly, rather selfish and not understandable to everyone, but at the same time incredibly sweet, kind and sympathetic.
Pavel Priluchny
Pavel is a 100% introvert, endowed with a rich inner world and a remarkable imagination. Loves to travel and is easily captivated by new things. This man has a highly developed intuition, it is difficult to deceive or surprise him.
Natural intelligence, good memory and attentiveness allow him to clearly assess the situation. Perhaps one day he will seriously study Eastern philosophy or alternative medicine, although classical sciences are easy for him. Journalism, radio and television are his strong point, as well as economics, since Pavel loves money.
In his career, he shows ingenuity and will not miss the opportunity to earn more if it does not disrupt his serene lifestyle. On the path to success, a guy often lacks will and strength of character. However, no matter how much Pavlusha falls in love, his career will be higher than his feelings for the lady of his heart; unrequited impulses are very painful for him.
Glorification of the Holy Apostle
After his martyrdom, which became a worthy end to his life’s journey, the soul of the newly deceased soared to the Lord and found eternal bliss at His Throne. The great preacher of the teachings of Christ became their guardian angel for countless people. Saint Paul was an example of how even the most furious persecutor of Christians, who doomed himself to eternal torment, can, having received remission of his sins, become one of the pillars of the true faith.
In the 4th century, after the Christian faith gained official status and became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, two cathedrals were erected in honor of the supreme apostles Peter and Paul, one directly in the capital, and the other in Constantinople. Since then, the celebrations dedicated to them, held according to the Julian calendar on June 29, have become so widespread that the Bishop of Milan Ambrose, an outstanding religious figure of that era, wrote that the whole world was taking part in them.
Love and relationships
Pavlo Volya
Often a man with this name creates an aura of spirituality and morality around himself, but wild sexuality cannot be hidden behind moral dogmas. As a lover, Pavel is incomparable - affectionate, passionate, romantic! Meetings with him are always beautiful and saturated with sensuality, he does not forget to give flowers, is not lazy to light candles and select pleasant music.
Suitable female names: Vera, Ekaterina, Maya, Sophia, Elvira, Elizabeth. It will be easy for a passionate and temperamental woman to win the heart of Pavel, since harmony in an alliance with him is possible only in combination with a vibrant sex life.
As soon as his interest fades away, a new passion will immediately appear on the side. He is incredibly jealous, but given his own weaknesses, he is able to forgive betrayal. In general, he is a good husband; his children are always supervised. Famous personalities with the name Pavel: Apostle, Emperor, astrologer Globa, writer Bazhov and pioneer Pavlik Morozov.
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On the way to the gates of eternity
How does the Guardian Angel Saint Paul help a deceased person? First of all, by what accompanies his soul throughout the entire path of aerial ordeals. Together with the second angel, specially sent from the Heavenly Palace, he confronts the demons who seek to drag her into the darkness of the underworld with a list of sins committed during her life. In her hands the saint holds a book with records of all her good deeds, and if they turn out to be more significant than previous iniquities, then the servants of darkness retreat powerless.
From the works of the holy fathers it is also known that the help of heavenly messengers is unusually timely and effective, mainly because they share a spiritual closeness with people. Moreover, many of them, before winning a crown in the Kingdom of God, went through the path of earthly life. A striking example of this is the holy guardian angel Paul. The prayer for healing offered before his honest image has extraordinary power precisely because he himself once endured all the suffering with which ailments debilitate human flesh.
A name that has become popular
The name Paul in Rus' has long been widespread and in holy baptism was often given to babies born, not only on the days indicated for this in the calendar, but also at other periods. The reason was the unusually high popularity of the saint among all layers of Russian society. It is known that it was worn by many people who left a bright mark on Russian history.
Among them were Orthodox saints, such as the Monk Paul of Kamel, confessor Paul of Prusiad, holy martyrs Pavel Vierey and Pavel Filitsin, as well as many other representatives of the clergy. There were high-ranking statesmen and military leaders. But most often, in all centuries, it was found among people from the common people, who firmly believed in the indestructible power of the holy guardian angel Paul. The icon on which he was depicted together with another Supreme Apostle, Saint Peter, could be seen both in princely palaces and in simple village huts.
Temple in Novgorod and Cathedral on the Neva
At the beginning of the 16th century, a monastery was founded in their honor on the territory of Novgorod. Two centuries later, when on the banks of the Neva, by the will of Emperor Peter I, the new capital of the Russian state, St. Petersburg, was built, its heart, built on Hare Island, became the “Cathedral of the Supreme Apostles Peter and Paul” - this is the official name of this majestic building. He also gave the name to the fortress that surrounded it, and to the entire city, which was not accidental, since the Emperor considered the holy chief apostles to be his heavenly patrons. It is characteristic that it was this cathedral that was subsequently destined to become the tomb of the Russian tsars and members of the august family.
