Name day November 2 (Angel Day) according to the church calendar

Men's name day on November 2 according to the church calendar

Alexander - from the ancient Greek name Alexandros: alex - “to protect” and andros - “man”, “person”.
Artem - from the ancient Greek name Artemios, derived from the name of the goddess Artemis - “dedicated to Artemis” or from the word artemes - “unharmed, healthy”, “impeccable health”.
Herman - from the Latin germanus - “brotherly, close”, “half-blooded, dear”, “real, true, authentic” is one of the spelling and pronunciation variants of the ancient German name Hermann (Hermann) - “warrior”.
Ivan - from the Hebrew name Yochanan - “Yahweh is merciful” from the Hebrew John - “merciful of God.”
Leonidas - from the ancient Greek name Leonidas - “like a lion”, “descendant of a lion”, “son of a lion”.
Michael - from the Hebrew name Michael - “equal, like God,” “asked of God.”
Nikolai - from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos - “conqueror of nations.”
Paul - from the Roman family name Paulus - “modest”, small”, “insignificant”, “junior”.
Peter - from the ancient Greek name Petros - “stone”, “solid”, “reliable”.

HOLIDAYS NOVEMBER 2

International men's day

World Men's Day appeared thanks to the first and last president of the USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev. True, it appeared nine years after the collapse of the Union, in 2000. It was then that the world community began to celebrate Men's Day annually on the first Saturday of November.

The initiative of the former USSR President was supported by the Vienna Magistrate, the UN office in Vienna and a number of other international organizations. Since then, Men's Day has been traditionally celebrated in many countries, although it is not officially approved.

There is also an official International Men's Day. It is celebrated annually on November 19th. This Day was first celebrated in November 1999 in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and since then it has also been celebrated in the USA, Great Britain, Jamaica, Australia, India, Singapore, Malta and South Africa.

Men expect, first of all, female attention as gifts on this day. Men are happy if women are ready to give it to him with sincere joy.

Day in Orthodoxy. Signs and rituals on this day

The Orthodox today call it Dmitrievsky, and it has a centuries-old history. This day of remembrance of the dead was established at the initiative of Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy and with the blessing of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

Getting ready for the battle on the Kulikovo Field, Dmitry Donskoy was blessed to fight with foreigners by the abbot of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery, Sergius of Radonezh. With the blessing of Sergius, two monks of the monastery - Alexander Peresvet and Andrei Oslyabya - joined the Donskoy army, who fell in battle and were then buried near the walls of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Old Simenov Monastery.

Donskoy, having defeated Mamai and returned from the battlefield, commemorated the Orthodox soldiers who died in the Battle of Kulikovo in the monastery, and invited the Church to perform commemoration annually on the Saturday before October 26, the day of remembrance of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica. The Grand Duke's proposal was accepted because the victory was stained with the blood of thousands of Orthodox soldiers - the loss of sons, husbands, fathers brought tears of grief and despair to families.

Initially, commemoration was performed for all Orthodox soldiers who died in this battle. Over the years, Dimitrievskaya Saturday has become a day of funeral remembrance not only for soldiers, but also for all deceased Orthodox Christians. Dimitrievskaya Saturday was always celebrated solemnly: the graves of relatives were visited, memorial services were served, funeral feasts were held, women remembered and lamented.

In addition, November 2 in the calendar is Artemiev Day.

Signs:

Wolves howl close to the village - a sign of a hungry winter and a lean summer.
At Artemy, cabbage is chopped, salted, pressed and crushed to give more juice.
Until the larch sheds its needles, there will be no snow; and even if it falls out, it will still melt.
Powder always falls when there is no wind.

Artem on November 2 will be glad to receive congratulations on Angel Day

The name "Artem" is of Greek origin and means "dedicated to Artemis." The owner of this name grows up to be a reasonable man, therefore, before doing anything, he will think a hundred times about his decision. He is sociable and has many friends. He has an open soul, is kind and ready to help everyone. He knows how to keep secrets, so you can share your most intimate things with Artem.

Artem is used to relying only on himself. If he finds himself in a difficult situation, he will try to get out of it alone. He is not afraid of difficulties or ups and downs, but confidently moves towards his goal.

Women love Artem, so he is not deprived of their attention. He attracts people with his positive disposition. The woman with whom he decides to connect his life will be surrounded by love and care. Everything that Artem achieves will now belong to his family.

Artem is a true master of the house, hospitable, so he is always happy to see friends at the table. The best vacation for him is a long trip to nature.

A man named Artem is gentle and vulnerable. He will be glad when he is congratulated on Angel Day. And for this you don’t need expensive gifts, a small poem will be enough.

Happy Angel Day, Artem, congratulations, and I wish you success and love. Let all problems disappear like steam, And let your desires come true. And may the road to a long life be mischievous and not crooked. Drive away the pain from the threshold, surprise everyone with tenderness and kindness!

Events of November 2 in Ukraine and the world

1894 - the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II ascended the throne.
1914 - World War I - Russia declared war on Turkey.
1920 - Republican Warren G. Harding won the presidential election in the United States.
1937 - ruby stars are installed on five towers of the Moscow Kremlin.
1948 - Democrat Harry Truman wins the US presidential election.
1962 - US President Kennedy announced that the USSR had dismantled its missiles in Cuba.
1976 - Democrat Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election.
1993 - The decision to ordain women into the clergy of the Church of England is approved by the House of Lords of the British Parliament.

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Autumn Grandfathers

Autumn Grandfathers or, as they also say in Belarus, Dzyady, is a holiday that is celebrated annually on November 2. Moreover, in Belarus this holiday is considered a national Day of Remembrance. On Autumn Grandfathers, it is customary for our neighbors to organize a home-made family lunch or dinner, at which, as Belarusians believe, their ancestors will come to visit them.

The tradition of honoring ancestors on Autumn Grandfathers has existed for a long time and this is not a purely Belarusian holiday, as is commonly believed. In fact, this is an echo of purely Slavic paganism, and in one form or another, the Autumn Grandfathers were welcomed both in Ukraine and in Russia. It has long been customary to prepare for this holiday with special care: cleaning the house, washing in the bathhouse. It is noteworthy that after visiting the bathhouse, they always left a bucket of clean water and a fresh broom for the souls of their ancestors for the holiday. At the same time, all the doors in the house remain open so that the ancestors can enter and sit at the table.

Day of Protection of Journalists

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is celebrated in the UN system of international days annually on November 2. It was established in 2013.

On November 27, 2013, the UN General Assembly resolution “Safety of Journalists and the Problem of Impunity” was unanimously approved, which declared November 2 as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.

The resolution also urges Member States of the United Nations to do everything in their power to prevent violence against journalists and media workers.

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What is celebrated in other countries on November 2:

Day of Cultural Worker of Kyrgyzstan
The day the Indians arrived in Mauritius
Kekri Day in Finland

For Leonid on November 2, congratulations are heard on Angel Day

The name "Leonidas" is borrowed from the Greek language and means "like a lion." Lenya is easy to communicate with, he is optimistic, does not like conflicts and always tries to resolve any trouble peacefully. He has a wonderful sense of humor and subtly feels the line between a joke and offensive words. He is proud, so he will not allow his dignity to be humiliated.

Leonid knows from his youth what he will devote his life to. He loves to eat delicious food, so he chooses a woman who definitely knows how to cook as his wife. In fact, Lenya has been looking for the one and only one for a long time, but once she meets her, she will not let her go. Accepts a woman as she is and does not try to re-educate her. But he can be very offended by her if he starts making fun of him in front of people.

Lenya will always appreciate it when they pay attention to him. Therefore, by congratulating him on Angel Day, you will receive great gratitude in return.

Happy Angel Day, Lenya, we hasten to congratulate you, and add a wonderful mood to this day! Let all worries bypass you 100 roads away, Your leather wallet will be thick with banknotes! Let the car, Leonid, be better than your friend’s, Let life flow forward, not go in circles! Let your family and friends love you very much, May they scold you when necessary, but it’s better to love you!

In addition to Artem and Leonid, Angel Day on November 2 is celebrated by those with the names German, Nikolai, Peter, Alexander, Ivan, Arina and Matryona.

Born on this day

69 BC e. — Cleopatra

1795 - James Knox Polk, 11th President of the United States (1845-1849).
1815 - George Boole, mathematician, theorist of algebra and logic.
1865 - Warren Gamaliel Harding, 29th President of the United States.
1902 - Sergei Alekseevich Lebedev, creator of the first BESM series computers.
1931 – Gerard Barré, French actor.
1944 - Keith Emerson, British rock musician.

1961 – Kay Dee Lang, Canadian country singer.
1976 - Chris Kaspersky, famous Russian hacker.

What church holiday is today: November 2, 2021

Sputnik Georgia tells who these Saints were and why they are mentioned in the church calendar.

Great Martyr Artemy

According to the church calendar, on November 2, the Great Martyr Artemy is commemorated, one of the outstanding military leaders during the reign of Constantine the Great (306-337) and his son Constantius (337-361).

Artemy, who had many awards for excellent service and courage, was appointed governor of Egypt, where he did a lot to spread and strengthen Christianity. Having replaced Constantius on the throne, Julian the Apostate (361-363), wanting to return paganism, waged a fierce struggle against Christianity, sending hundreds of Christians to death.

In Antioch, Julian ordered the torture of two bishops who did not want to renounce. The Great Martyr, having arrived in the city at that time, accused the emperor of impiety. The angry Apostate ordered the Saint to be brutally tortured, forcing him to renounce.

The ascetic, who endured torture without a single groan, predicted to Julian that he would soon be overtaken by retribution for the evil done to Christians. By order of the emperor, the head of the great martyr was cut off. This happened in 362.

Gabriel of Samtavria

According to the church calendar, on November 2, St. Gabriel of Samtavria is commemorated, in the world of Goderdzi Urgebadze.

The future reverend confessor was born in Tbilisi in 1929. Having believed in childhood, he strove for monasticism from a young age and took monastic vows at the age of 26 with the name Gabriel, in honor of the Athonite elder who walked on the water and brought to the shore the icon of the Mother of God, called Iverskaya, that sailed across the sea.

photo: Holy Father St. Gabriel/FB

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Later, the monk said that “there is no greater heroism than monasticism” and especially revered the miraculous list of Iverskaya, kept in the Samtavro monastery in Mtskheta.

In the courtyard of his house in Tbilisi, Father Gabriel built a multi-domed church with his own hands, and found icons for the temple in city dumps, where in those years numerous shrines were thrown away along with garbage.

Hieromonk Gabriel, during a demonstration on May 1, 1965, burned a 12-meter portrait of Lenin, hung on the building of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR, and began to preach to those gathered. The monk was severely beaten and, half dead, with many fractures, was taken to the KGB detention center, where he was sentenced to death.

The reverend was saved from execution by the fact that the story of the burning of the leader’s portrait spread in the foreign press. The monk was placed in a psychiatric hospital and declared insane.

The monk's misadventures did not stop there. He was forbidden to serve and receive communion; he was not even allowed on the threshold of the church. This became the most difficult test for Father Gabriel.

Since the 80s, Father Gabriel lived at the Samtavro convent in Mtskheta, collected alms on the streets of Tbilisi and distributed everything to the poor. The monk possessed the gift of prophecy. Many believers came to him for advice and prayerful help.

Samtavro Monastery in Mtskheta

In the last years of his life he suffered from dropsy. Father Gabriel died in 1995. 17 years after his death, the saint was canonized.

Name day

According to the church calendar, on November 2, name days are celebrated by Irina, Matrona, Alexander, Artemy, Gabriel, German, Gerasim, Ivan, Zosima, Leonid, Mikhail, Nikolai, Peter and Pavel.

The material was prepared based on open sources