Angel Nicholas Day according to the church calendar. The name Nicholas in the Orthodox calendar (Saints)

How is an angel's day chosen?

As a rule, the day of the angel is set before baptism, when a saint is chosen in whose name the sacrament will be performed. This choice lies entirely with the person being baptized. Or, if this is a baby, the parents solve this problem for him. There are, however, cases when a person who was baptized in infancy does not know in memory of which of the saints of God he was named. In this case, you are allowed to choose your own patron yourself - guided either by special sympathy for this or that saint, or by a purely formal determination procedure, which consists in the fact that according to the church calendar, the day of remembrance of his namesake saint is closest to the person’s birthday. This saint will be considered the patron saint. They do the same thing when parents come to church with a chosen name, but have no idea in honor of which saint to baptize their child. This happens because not very religious people who baptize children simply to keep traditions or, even worse, out of superstitious fear, most often do not care who becomes the patron of their children.

Nicholas's name day

The day on which specific Nikolai celebrate their angel day is quite difficult to determine. Firstly, because of the extreme prevalence of this name and, as a consequence, because of the huge number of saints who bear it. Judge for yourself - Nicholas’ name day, according to the church calendar, can fall on at least four dozen different dates. Secondly, despite the impressive list of holy namesakes, most of Nikolaev, at least in Russia, prefer to be baptized in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, bypassing all the calendar rules for identifying saints. This is usually due to the fact that people simply do not know any other Saint Nicholas. Below we provide a list of the main saints revered in Russia, on whose memory day Nicholas’ name day is celebrated. However, this is by no means a complete list, since throughout the Orthodox world there are hundreds of saints who are widely revered in some regions and countries and virtually unknown in others. Well, after the list, we will get acquainted with the short life of the most famous saint, in whose honor the name day of Nicholas is celebrated - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

List of saints

All dates are indicated according to the new style. Old style dates are given in parentheses.

14.01 (1.01) Hieromartyr Nicholas (Bezhanitsky).
16.02 (3.02) Equal to the Apostles Nicholas. Founded an Orthodox mission in Japan.
17.02 (4.02) Venerable Nicholas the Confessor. He was abbot in the Studite monastery.
11.03 (26.02) Righteous Nicholas the Local.
13.03 (28.02) Blessed Nicholas. He was a fool for Christ in Pskov.
22.03 (9.03) Martyr Nicholas. He was injured in Sevastia.
1.05 (18.04) Hieromartyr Nicholas. Repressed in 1937 in the USSR.
7.05 (24.04) Martyr Nicholas of Magnesia.
22.05 (9.05). On May 22, the so-called “summer Nicholas” is celebrated - the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker from Myra in Lycia to Baria.
29.05 (16) Martyr Nicholas of Mechevsky († 1617) and St. Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch of Constantinople.
06.10 (23.09) Martyr Nicholas from Constantinople.
13.11 (30.10) Martyr Nicholas of Chios.
19.12 (6.12) “Winter Nicholas”. Actually, the memory of St. Nicholas is the same one, the transfer of whose remains is celebrated on May 22. On the same day the memory of the martyr Nikolai Karaman is celebrated.

Calendar, when according to the church calendar is Nicholas’ name day:

January 6: Nikolai Slavyanin, schemamonk
February 16: Nicholas of Japan (Kasatkin), Equal-to-the-Apostles, Archbishop
February 17: Nicholas of Studiya, confessor, abbot
March 2: Nicholas, presbyter, Athens
March 11: Nikolai Pomestny (Namestny)
March 13: Nikolai Sallos (Blessed) of Pskov, Fool for Christ's sake
March 15: Nikolai Planas. [priest of Athens]
March 18: Nicholas (Velimirović), bishop, Ohrid and Žić
March 22: Nikolai Sevastiysky, martyr.
May 3: Nicholas (Velimirović), bishop, Ohrid and Žić (Transfer of relics)
May 7: Nicholas of Magnesia, martyr.
May 22: Nikolai Vuneni, prmch.; Nicholas of Myra, Archbishop (Transfer of Relics). [miracle worker]
May 29: Nikolai (from Mechev), martyr; Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch, Constantinople
May 30: Nikolai Bolgarsky, martyr.
August 9: Nikolai Kochanov, Novgorodsky, Fool for Christ's sake
August 11: Nicholas of Myra, archbishop. [miracle worker]
October 5: Nikolai, martyr.
October 6: Nikolai Pandopol, martyr.
October 8: Nikolai Trikkokit, St.
November 10: Nikolai Kritsky, martyr.
November 13: Nicholas of Chios, martyr.
November 25: Nicholas of Constantinople, martyr.
December 12: Nicholas, Archbishop, Thessalonica
December 19: Nikolai Karaman, martyr; Nicholas of Myra, Archbishop. [miracle worker]
December 29: Nicholas Chrysoverg, Patriarch, Constantinople

Brief life of St. Nicholas

You can talk a lot about who Archbishop Nicholas the Wonderworker was during his lifetime. But the trouble is that in more than one and a half thousand years (and he lived in the 3rd-4th centuries), he turned from a historical figure into a mythological and archetypal character. From the real personality of this saint, who became the prototype of Santa Claus, little remains - stories about fantastic miracles and some vivid historical information collected from the lives of various bishops of the same name. Thus, the saint we borrow is a collective, idealized image, composed partly from the biographies of several real people, partly from popular fantasies and folklore. All that can be stated is that he was born and lived in Asia Minor, occupied the chair of the archbishop of the city of Myra in Lycia, and preached Christianity with all his might. Among other things, he is credited with such an unseemly act as the destruction of a number of pagan sanctuaries. There is no other reliable information about him.

The parents of the holy martyr Nicholas were Albanians. The parents lived in Thessaly in the city of Ioannina and were closely related to one high official in Dalmatia, who was the favorite of the then Turkish Sultan Süleyman II (1520-1566). The holy martyr's father's name was Martin, and his mother's name was Euphrosyne. This shows that they were Christians. Martin and Euphrosyne were childless, but they prayed intensely to God, and especially to Nicholas of Myra, that they would be given a child. Through their prayers, God gave them a child who was born in 1510. His parents gave him a good upbringing and education.

Saint Nicholas was a handsome and intelligent young man. After the death of his parents, he fled from the Turks to Sofia. Since he was distinguished by his meekness and pious life, the Sofia Bulgarians received him warmly and reassured him. But due to fears, he fled from the Turks to Vlaško and became a courtier under the governor Mircho Cioban. He returned to Sofia only in 1554, his fellow Turks invited him to a party and, having added drugs to his grape juice, circumcised him in order to return him to their faith. Saint Nicholas spent a whole year in solitary, continuous prayer. When the Muslims found him and asked him why he left them, to which St. Nicholas stated that he never betrayed the Orthodox faith. Then he was tortured, imprisoned and put on trial. Ultimately, the qadis (judges) acquitted him, but the crowd wanted revenge and stoned him to death in the Yuch Bunar (Three Wells) area, outside the city. This happened on May 17, 1555. Then the Turks burned the saint’s body near a place called “Tarnitsata” and scattered the ashes. The then Metropolitan Jacob convened a diocesan council, which canonized Nicholas as a saint.

A little man who comes into this world receives a gift from birth - two Angels. The first is an Angel who helps to do good deeds and avoid evil - the Guardian Angel. The second Angel is the saint whose name we bear. This Angel asks God to help us. To remember this helper, there is an old tradition of celebrating the name day, the day of the Angel. For every Christian this is a special day, his spiritual birthday. Name day is the day of remembrance of the saint thanks to whom a person received his name.

When a baby is baptized, the church gives him the name of a saint. Thus, the baby receives direction for self-realization.

The baby still has a lot to achieve in life, so he always needs support. Receiving at baptism the name of a saint who became famous for his deeds, a person also receives an assistant who rejoices and mourns with him. Therefore, in addition to physical birth, every person also has a spiritual birthday, which is called name day.

Previously, there was a custom: at baptism, a person received a name, which was chosen according to certain rules. The baby received the name of the saint whose memory was celebrated on the day the baby was born or on the day the baptism procedure was carried out. For girls, it was allowed to make a shift of several days if there were no days of remembrance of holy women on the day of their birth or baptism. Thanks to this custom, the day of physical (actual) birth and name day were connected and merged together. This is where the custom comes from calling those who celebrate their birthday birthdays.

According to another rule, the baby could be named after a saint whom the parents had chosen earlier. Parents prayed to this saint even before the baby was born. In this case, the name day was celebrated on the day of remembrance of this saint. If there were several such days in a year, then they chose the date that was closest to the baby’s birthday.

You can celebrate your name day in different ways. A Christian must remember that on this day it is advisable to come to church, pray, confess, and receive spiritual support.

To be worthy of your name, you need to read and study data about the life of your patron saint. In addition, it is worth finding a prayer to your saint, which you can read both in difficult moments of life, and simply every day, remembering your patron.

Angel Nicholas Day 2021: congratulations in prose, poetry, beautiful cards and pictures for name days

Ukrainians celebrate Angel Nicholas Day 2021 on December 19. Be sure to congratulate your family, loved ones, friends, colleagues and acquaintances on this great holiday. “Today” has collected for you the shortest and most original congratulations on St. Nicholas Day in prose and poetry.

Pictures, congratulations on Angel Nicholas Day, on Nicholas's name day 2019

Your Guardian Angel is Saint Nicholas. You honor him and remember him well: Your Saint is a miracle worker, like God. And I saved my name for you. On your birthday, we congratulate you, we wish you health and all sorts of miracles. Be, Kolenka, happy, lucky, loved and forever kept as an Angel!

I, Kolya, congratulate you on Angel’s Day, I wish him to protect you! There is no one kinder than Nikolai, Be happy, may you be lucky in your work!

May this day, which counts down the years, only leave lightness on the soul, May the rhythm of the weeks not confuse you, May your dream come true soon!

Our dear Nikolai, don’t know troubles and difficulties and live positively in this strange big world.

Appreciate what you can’t buy, Don’t stop loving life. Be kind, appreciate your friends, and don’t cough, don’t get sick.

More meetings with your friends, fewer quarrels and squabbles with enemies, more female attention and universal recognition.

Happy St. Nicholas Day. Today let your heart leave all the grievances and bitterness of life in the past, let a light of joy and faith in miracles light up in your soul. I wish that sweets were not only under your pillow, but also in your mood, in your dreams and throughout your life.

The world has changed today - Everything around is unusual. It’s as if you were born again, There’s no time to be serious.

Let it be summer today, And against the backdrop of flocks of birds there will be a lot of light everywhere, Our Ring, Nikolai.

Be stronger than everyone else in the world, And wiser, and smarter, And be responsible for your loved ones, And although... you know better.

But let Our warmth stomp next to you, Let everything be as it should be, So that you can be lucky everywhere.

You are always like Claus Santa, shining light for your loved ones. You are in charge today, on this holiday, Nikolai.

My brother - Nikolasha! Today is your Angel Day! May your house be full! And a heart full of fire!

Let the passion not pass away as before, Let the house be cozy forever! And let fate draw three circles around you - happiness, joy, goodness!

Let your life shine like stars, May your wishes come true in an instant, May success and happiness always be there, There will be no only evil and grief.

May the dawn bloom for you in such a beautiful world, may the birds sing with the sunrise, May Nikolai be the happiest person in the world, May joy have no boundaries!

I wish Kolya on his name day - You always, everywhere be a man. Don’t be shy about your strength, but try to show it,

So that you are always lucky, so that happiness follows you, I want to wish you good luck, and no troubles.

Our dear Nikolai, On this joyful day, accept congratulations, wishes from the mountain.

May different peaks submit to you, May the road according to fate be smooth and long.

Success has been waiting for you for a long time, luck has been waiting for you. May happiness meet you on your life's path.

Happy Angel Day, dear, beloved, dear, I congratulate you, dear Nikolai. Be happy and cheerful, healthy and loved, I wish you and all your loved ones.

May heaven help you to fulfill the dreams that you can imagine. Let Saint Nicholas support you along the way. Go through life successfully with a smile!

Congratulations to Nicholas! We wish you long life! Go through life with humor, be cheerful and not get sick.

Overcome all obstacles and adversities with ease! Peace in the soul, peace in the family We wish you!

Nikolai, I want to remind you - Your angel day has come today, Let the waves of happiness wash over you again, Let everything you asked for come true.

May you succeed in everything in life, I want to wish you luck, May luck smile soon, So that you don’t dare to lose your happiness!

Kolya, happy name day to you! Our beloved son. We congratulate you lovingly, And we wish you strongly:

To be healthy and cheerful, To be loved and to love, To overcome adversity, To have an angel protect you!

I congratulate you, Nikolai! On your Name Day, I wish you happiness! Let life be like heaven for you, so that there are no troubles or bad weather in it!

Angel Maxim's Day: congratulations in poetry, prose and postcards

We wish you, Maxim, So that there are no winters in your heart, So that the fire burns inside. Sorrows, erase sorrows.

Be generous and kind to all people. Let the dish be filled with caviar, And let your wallet be full of money, Let the carpets lie under your feet.

And on vacation - to Turkey, the Maldives, where there is sun, beach, drinks, divas. And at home, let joy and comfort always await you, Maxim.

There is no Maxim in this world Better, cooler and stronger than our very dear Maxim! Every day is more fun with him.

Take the maximum from the top, the maximum from your entire life. May good luck for Maxim be the first of his friends!

May all victories be beautiful and a wonderful destiny. Fabulous discoveries of the world, May your soul bloom!

Always be a wonderful friend and a good hard worker, be a great family man, be a hero, our Maxim.

We wish you to conquer all the high peaks, to be always invincible in your honesty and strength.

Let there be decent money, Let the house always make you happy, Let the car be cool, Let there be enough fire in your heart.

Maxim, my friend, on a wonderful day, let me read you congratulations. It contains a lot of rather flattering words, After all, we composed a poem for you personally!

A great dreamer, a great Casanova... You often do everything to the maximum. An open soul, you fly to the rescue again, You will give your last, forgetting only about yourself.

If you get carried away, you will achieve your goal! No one doubts this. And as soon as we blink, you’ll be off on your way. Please accept our warm greetings from your friends!

We all want everything to work out for you, it’s impossible otherwise, it just can’t be! And may you be able to realize all the good things that you dreamed of in reality!

We wish you to have an irreplaceable coin, and at the same time be always, as you are now, beautiful! Love and happiness to you, not a single carriage, More success in life, beloved Maxim!

Congratulations, Maxim! We wish you to smile, never grieve and remain cheerful.

Let health be a friend, And love become a friend. Fortune will never stop smiling at you.

Let your family and friends always be nearby. May your whole family be happy!

One of these congratulations in verse will definitely suit you to congratulate Maxim. After all, there are poems here for friends, and for loved ones, and for ordinary acquaintances, and all relatives.

Now let's move on to congratulations in prose.

Congratulations in prose on Maxim's Day

I sincerely congratulate you, Maxim. On this day I want to wish you a beautiful life, full of bright ideas, joyful events, exciting travels, true friends, sincere love, constant luck, stable well-being and great happiness.

You are not like many others. You have sincerity, nobility and greatness that many have never dreamed of. You impress with your extravagance, ease of perception of the world, ambition and determination. You are resourceful, hardworking and extraordinary. I sincerely want to wish you to preserve these qualities, as they will soon give you happiness. Today, on your special day, I will finally wish you goodness, success, peace and spiritual comfort. Maxim, be yourself, and everything will certainly work out!

Congratulations to you Maxim, we wish you to achieve well-deserved success. Let your diplomacy, innate gift of persuasion, tact, kind attitude towards people and, of course, Lady Luck herself help you in this achievement. Let her become your most devoted companion and assistant in life, and let life always go according to your scenario.

I wish you, Maxim, that life gives only pleasant surprises, filled with happiness, joy and success! Let your cherished dreams and goals come true, because you deserve it! Love with all your heart and receive this love doubly, be a good friend and have many true friends, do good and it will come back a hundredfold!

I congratulate you, dear Maxim, and wish you great happiness and unspeakable luck in life, good luck and prosperity, successful and excellent results of any business, spiritual light and warmth, high prosperity and true love.

Maxim, I congratulate you and want to wish you to always be a winner, never feel discomfort, constantly move forward and be sure to achieve your goal. May luck always be on Maxim’s side, may it always be clear and sunny on the shore of your life.

All that remains is to select a few beautiful holiday cards so that you can congratulate more beautifully.

When is Angel Day, Nicholas’ name day according to the church calendar:

The church and people recommend paying attention to the date closest to your Nicholas’s birthday. Just look at the list of all the dates when the owners of this name celebrate their name day:

Nicholas's name day according to the church Orthodox calendar in January

During the first month of the year, Nikolai can celebrate his name day and receive congratulations on Angel Day 7 times:

January 6 – Nikolai Slavyanin, schemamonk January 8 – Nikolai (Zalessky), shmch., priest /new martyr/; Nikolay (Tarbeev), schmch., prot. /new martyr./ January 10 – Nikolai (Rodimov), schmch., prot. /new martyr./ January 14 – Nikolai (Bezhanitsky), schmch., prot. /new martyr/ January 17 – Nikolai (Maslov), sschmch., priest /new martyr/ 24 January – Nikolai (Matsievsky), sshmch., priest /novomuch./ 31 January – Nikolai (Krasovsky), sshmch., priest /novomorty ./

Nicholas's name day according to the church Orthodox calendar in January

The name Nicholas is translated from Greek as “conqueror of nations.”

The most revered saint by the Russian people is Nikolai Ugodnik. He was revered for showing mercy to those who admitted their mistakes and submitted. On the other hand, he is remembered as a sharp, strict mentor who did not accept untruth and resolutely fought against it.

Saint Nicholas also became famous as a miracle worker. Thanks to his prayers, many healings took place. Even after the death of the saint, the church notes many cases when the words of believers to Nicholas turned into miracles.

That is why the name Nikolai is one of the most revered names. If you count, then in the church calendar Nicholas’ name day is celebrated 158 times. Every week, every Thursday, the memory of St. Nicholas is honored with special hymns in the church.

List of the most famous dates in the Orthodox calendar when Nicholas celebrates his name day

The name Nikolai is popular in different European countries, where it takes on its new form. So, if Nikolai was born in France, then his name there takes the form Nikola, Kola, the Hungarian Nikolai is Miklos, the German analogue of the name is Nikolaus, and in the Scandinavian countries it is Niklas.

In the second month of winter, Christians who bear the name Nicholas celebrate their name day seven times.

It is believed that those with the name Nikolai, who were born this month, are responsible in their traits and are distinguished by high intelligence.

Nicholas's name day according to the church calendar

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Nicholas - this name is of Greek origin, which translates as “conqueror of nations.” This name was quite popular in the mid-19th century.

Over time, the popularity has subsided, but today parents are increasingly willing to call their son Nikolai. A man with this name is quick-tempered, as well as very active and sociable.

Character of the birthday boy

Nikolai is hardworking and despises slackers. In moments of tension, Nikolai usually creates an unfavorable environment around himself. Winter and summer Nikolai are slightly different. Winter ones are strict, they can even be a little cruel and selfish. Summer children are active, active, and have a very well developed creative imagination.

A person with this name can master any profession and still earn good money. He is able to overcome all difficulties on his own. In a team he is very sociable and friendly, which is why he has quite a few good and loyal friends.

Angel Nicholas Day according to the church calendar

It is very important for every person to know the date when the memory of the saint named Nicholas is venerated. This is the day of the human angel. But since saints can be venerated several times throughout the year, then you need to choose which day to celebrate the day of the angel.

It is recommended to choose the date closest to the child’s birthday. So, when is Nicholas’ name day according to the Orthodox calendar? Below we will present a complete table with the dates when it is customary to venerate the saint.

Nicholas's name day according to the Orthodox church calendar in May

In May, Orthodox Christians celebrate the spring (summer) St. Nicholas. The celebration of St. Nicholas of the Spring falls on May 22. This holiday has been celebrated since 1087. On this day, the memory of the transfer of the relics of the wonderworker Nicholas from Myra in Lycia to the Italian city of Bar is honored.

The wonderworker Nicholas himself seems to be a merciful helper, a benefactor, a strict shepherd who rebels against any untruth.

Considering such features of the saint, there are beliefs that on this day you should not refuse help to those who turn to you for help. In addition to May 22, in the last month of spring, those who bear the name Nikolai celebrate their name day 10 more times.

It is believed that Nikolai, born in May, is calm, consistent, stubborn, and does not compromise on his rules.

Nicholas's name day according to the church Orthodox calendar in December

In December, Nikolaev celebrates name days 17 times.

December Nikolai are emotional, can easily flare up, are freedom-loving, and energetic. The most revered day is December 19th. On this day they honor the death of Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra. He is popularly known as Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Legend says that his parents had no heirs for a long time. These were very pious people. Therefore, with their fervent prayer, they begged for a child, promising God that the child would serve his Lord all his life. From his infancy, Nikolai showed strong persistence in his faith in God. Having been ordained, he helped the poor, which is what he is remembered for.

The Wonderworker Nicholas, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries, is considered an intercessor and comforter. Nicholas is considered the patron of seafarers, drivers, patron of children, travelers, students, and sailors.

During his life on earth he accomplished a large number of good deeds. Legends say that Nicholas acts as a protector in the face of natural disasters.

And even after death, according to church traditions, the saint’s relics were incorruptible, they exuded myrrh, which healed many people. On this day, Orthodox Christians addressed their prayers to the saint. Then everyone gathered at the common family table. According to popular beliefs, on this day, December 19, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker walks around the earth to disperse evil spirits and provide help to those who need it.

Today, May 22, Orthodox Christians celebrate St. Nicholas Day. This is a great holiday for all Orthodox Christians. The holiday of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is also called St. Nicholas Day and the holiday of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

The folk calendar reminds us that, according to tradition, two days are celebrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Pleasant: the first - in winter, December 19 (this day is called the holiday of St. Nicholas the Winter) and in the spring - St. Nicholas of the Spring, May 22.

Nicholas the Wonderworker is a great saint. He is known and revered not only in Russia, but also in Western Europe. There is an opinion that Nicholas the Wonderworker is the most revered saint in Rus'. It is no coincidence that the Russian Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker every Thursday. According to the Russian Orthodox calendar, the holiday in honor of the memory of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas falls on the day when spring and summer traditionally meet.

Therefore, in addition to the names Nikola Summer and Nikola Spring, the day of St. Nicholas the Ugodnik on May 22 is also called Grass Day, Warm Day or Nikola with Warmth.

The veneration of Saint Nicholas in Rus' began several decades after the establishment of Orthodoxy, in the 11th century. For a long time, the role of Nikolai Ugodnik was considered one of the most important in Russian traditions. This saint was revered as the favorite of God, who was at His right hand.

Therefore, according to tradition, on St. Nicholas Day, peasants could ask the Pleasant for everything that they would ask God for.

Many churches were erected in honor of the saint. Nikola Ugodnik was asked for a prosperous marriage, they turned to him with prayers for travelers, sailors, and for deliverance from slander. To this day, the Orthodox Church glorifies St. Nicholas every Thursday along with the apostles.

Nikolai Ugodnik (Wonder Worker) was famous for his great mercy. He forgave even those people who committed a terrible sin. The main thing is that the person deeply repents of the committed act. It was not by chance that Saint Nicholas received the name of the Wonderworker.

It is believed that Nicholas the Wonderworker can save not only from diseases and damage, but also protect from any troubles.

The thing is that he became famous as a miracle worker. What miracles did he perform? Saint Nicholas gave prayers and through his prayers miraculous healings from the most terrible diseases took place.

Orthodox Christians, well acquainted with the life story of Nicholas the Wonderworker, claim that he was able to revive the dead.

As various scriptures say, Nikolai Ugodnik was able to calm the storm at sea. And the sailors who read the prayers of St. Nicholas the Pleasant were saved from a shipwreck. And even when Saint Nicholas died, prayers to him were addressed to those praying with miracles.

Here are the most striking epithets that Orthodox Christians in Russia use when speaking about St. Nicholas the Pleasant: a quick and merciful helper to the suffering, an unmercenary and a benefactor.

Nicholas the Pleasant not only forgave everyone, thereby showing his boundless mercy, but also stood up for the offended and oppressed, and rebelled against injustice.

Feast of St. Nicholas the Summer in Christianity: the meaning of the holiday

Since ancient times, it was believed that on Grass Day, spring, finally losing ground, meets summer. The sun no longer warms gently, its rays become truly burning.

After Nikolin's day it was usually a hot time. In Rus', St. Nicholas Day was highly anticipated; this holiday was of great importance for the Orthodox. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker was close to God and was considered one of his favorites.

In some villages, people even created special prayers in honor of Nicholas. In their prayers, they directly addressed the Saint, asking him for protection and patronage.

By and large, the prayers addressed to Nikola Letny were practically no different from the prayers that were said in honor of the Lord. However, these prayers were never approved by the church canon.

Nikola Letniy: traditions and customs of the holiday

On the night before the holiday, families baked a treat consisting of pies and porridge, and large bonfires were lit in the fields. This was done before driving the cattle to summer pastures and was a kind of ritual that protected living creatures from harm.

On St. Nicholas Day, peasants performed a ritual that protected livestock from the encroachment of wolves. They did this with a sharp knife, which they stuck into the threshold of the house or into the table.

They put a stone in the oven, which they covered with a pot, and said the words of the conspiracy: “My little cow, nurse and waterer, stay at home, don’t show your nose, and the hungry wolf bite your sides, and don’t look at my cattle.”

Our ancestors went out into the field early in the morning and washed themselves with dew. This tradition protected from adversity and illness, increasing health for the whole year.

After washing with dew, people went to their homes, stood facing the sun and asked Nikola for a rich harvest, prayed and praised the Wonderworker, who listened to everyone’s requests.

Traditionally, on St. Nicholas Day, everyone in the family did something useful. Work and prayers were considered a good sign. The ancestors believed that Nikola Letniy watches over everyone and notes diligent and hardworking people, helping them overcome difficulties.

After visiting the church, the peasants washed themselves in the bathhouse, offered prayers to the saint, and then put on clean clothes and bowed three times, making the sign of the cross, saying: “Father Nikola, turn your gaze to my family, protect them from harm. Help us with our work so we can live the winter carefree.”

Each housewife began general cleaning so that the house was clean and attracted the attention of the saint. On this day, the cattle received many delicacies, they were groomed, thorns and insects were removed, they were cleaned and the bedding was changed.

The chickens were allowed to peck porridge cooked with butter so that they would lay eggs and not get sick. To protect poultry, men drove poles decorated with strips of multi-colored fabrics into the ground.

This tradition, according to beliefs, provided protection from predators who tried to get to the settlements in order to feast on available prey.

We ended the celebration of St. Nicholas of the Summer with a family dinner. Numerous relatives gathered at the table and were treated to what God had sent.

On St. Nicholas the Wonderworker's Day, requests for help are never refused. It is believed that refusal brings seven years of troubles to the family, so everyone considered it their duty to give to the poor and needy.

This was done not so much out of fear of misfortune, but out of one’s own free will. Nikolai Ugodnik always helped those in need, and believers tried to adhere to the same behavior.

From the very morning of May 22, you should definitely go to church and pray.

On this holiday, you should try not to refuse those asking - be sure to give alms in front of the church. At the first rays of the sun, the owner of the house must get up before everyone else and walk around his house - this ritual protects the house from adversity.

Also on this day, it was customary to make peace, and they said: “Invite a friend to Nikolshchina, invite your enemy, both will be friends.”

In the old days, on the holiday of St. Nicholas, various transactions were carried out, contracts were concluded, because they were sure that on this day no one would cheat, since St. Nicholas the Wonderworker would punish the fraudster and restore justice.

What not to do on this day

On May 22, it was inappropriate to be sad, indulge in memories of past negative events, or be lazy. The only thing you should give up regarding housework is knitting and sewing.

It is undesirable to use scissors and other sharp objects (kitchen utensils and garden tools do not count).

It was believed that if a person refuses to help someone who turned to him, he and his family will experience need and fail for 7 years in a row.

Remember, helping the poor, orphans and everyone who asks is one of the rules of life that St. Nicholas always adhered to during his life.

On a warm day, it is also undesirable to deny children anything (within reason, of course). Nikolai Ugodnik is their patron, so all the children need to be given gifts.

It is not necessary to buy something expensive, let it be simple gifts, for example, souvenirs, toys or their favorite treats.

Traditionally, gifts were always placed under children’s pillows or hidden in socks, which were then hung on a rope over the stove (fireplace).

On Grass Day, it is inappropriate to indulge in riotous revelry. Dancing until you drop, heavy alcohol intoxication and loud chants are unacceptable. Also, clarification of personal relationships, much less quarrels, scandals, and fights, is not encouraged. Swearing on May 22 means inviting failure.

Nikola Summer is a holiday that is loved by many, especially children. This is a celebration dedicated to the end of spring and the beginning of the summer season. It is important to spend this holiday correctly, so that St. Nicholas fulfills all your wishes and becomes a patron and reliable protector for you and your family!

According to popular beliefs, both Nikolas - both winter (December 19) and spring - set the weather. They say that :

Spring Nikola - with warmth, winter Nikola - with frost, Nikola would come - and it would be warm. If the morning was humid and foggy, then you should wash yourself with dew: this promised a person health and a rich harvest for the earth. It is believed that by this day the oats should already be sown. They said: “Nikolsky’s oats are neither the farmer’s nor the horse’s,” that is, they were sown late and would be of no use. On St. Nicholas Day, the grooms drove the horses out into the field and served a prayer service. Then we rode horseback. so that the evil spirit does not have time to ride first, because if it starts to ride, according to its “black” nature, at night, it will drive the horse to death. If they noticed that the horse was shaking on this day, they immediately exclaimed: “Shoo, evil spirits!” They drove the horses out of St. Nicholas at night. Single guys gathered, they and their horses were escorted to the field by the whole village, and in the evening the girls came to the meadows - and fun began with songs and round dances. Previously, St. Nicholas of the Spring was celebrated as the boy’s entry into adulthood, and there was no supervision from elders on this day. Nikola spring with warmth. You can't swim until spring Nikola. Don’t boast about sowing on St. George’s Day, but rather boast about grass on Nikolin’s Day.

Prayer to Saint Nicholas

O all-holy Nicholas, exceedingly saintly saint of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper, help me, sinful and sad, in this life, beg the Lord God to grant me the remission of all my sins, which I have sinned greatly from my youth, throughout my life. in my deed, word, thought and all my feelings;

and at the end of my soul, help me the accursed, beg the Lord God of all creation, the Creator, to deliver me from airy ordeals and eternal torment, so that I always glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

If you believe in miracles and you really, really need help or even a real miracle, pray to St. Nicholas - sincerely and strongly, with your soul, and he will definitely help you, if what you have planned is pleasing to God.

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Congratulations on Nikolai's name day:

There are different ways to congratulate Nicholas on his name day. One of the original, beautiful options would be congratulations using postcards.

postcards

Such greeting cards can be sent by email and congratulated on the birthday person if he is not nearby.

You can also congratulate a close relative with a postcard

If your birthday person has a good sense of humor, then funny greeting cards are perfect for your words of wishes.

The video congratulation will look original, non-standard, and interesting.

short in prose

Short congratulations are suitable when you have the opportunity to congratulate Nikolai personally. Congratulations in prose are suitable for those who like to remake and complement wishes.

In this case, these examples can be used as a basis, which can be supplemented with your own words.

Such a congratulation will be more sincere and individual. Examples of congratulations

Nikolai! Name day is an amazing holiday. This day is filled with warmth that remains in the very heart of a person for life. This is the day of the Angel. Your protector is with you from the moment of birth. He protects you from unpleasant moments. I want to send my wishes to your Angel now. Let him have less work. And accordingly, you have as few negative episodes and troubles as possible.

Dear Nikolai! Today you are celebrating an amazing day - name day. On this warm, cheerful, bright day, let everything work out wonderfully. Let new perspectives appear in life. May the Angel open all doors for you. May you be successful in what you love. I wish you great prospects, creative strength, enthusiasm, beautiful ideas, talent, new victories.

Congratulations for a friend

My good, dear friend. I believe that everyone alive has a Guardian Angel. He is always there. Let them say that no one has ever seen him in his life. But I feel his presence somewhere nearby. Therefore, my wishes to both of you: on this good holiday, I wish you and your Angel warmth, spiritual harmony, more sunny, bright, cheerful days. May your days be filled with joy, love, happiness.

beautiful congratulations in verse

You always want to congratulate a loved one, a good friend, a loved one in some special, beautiful, elegant way. And the best way to convey such a task is through poetry.

Small lines of poetry will help convey your emotional mood, feelings, and emotions. Wishes in poetry sound beautiful and are easy to remember.

Congratulations to Nikolay in verse

Beautiful congratulations for brother

Original wishes in verse for a friend

Nice video congratulations on your name day

funny birthday greetings

Name days, birthdays, weddings - these are all holidays that are remembered with a cheerful mood. If you decide to congratulate you on your name day in a fun, funny way, then you can use these options for cool wishes.

Wishes to Nikolay

Most often, funny congratulations are addressed to friends.

You can congratulate Nikolai’s friend on his name day using these options

Kolya’s name day, congratulations to Nikolai

Kolya! Kolya! Nikolai! Don't be sad, don't be discouraged, don't get sick or mope. Take care of your life! You are a wonderful person, Be like this all your life! Walk in step with happiness, Don’t forget about your friends! Remember, we have one life, in it everyone needs ingenuity. Know that you are the best in the world, Kolya! Remember, this is your share!

On a personal holiday, Nikolai, Make a wish, So that life is beautiful, And all prospects come true, Money knows the way to the house, They come, and in large quantities, Friendship so that there is no falsehood, Yesterday takes away the troubles, So that comfort reigns in the family, Every day I was happy. And today, undoubtedly, Everything will come true instantly!

I wish you all the best and good luck, so that fortune will be favorable to you, Nikolai! May your beloved family always be nearby, may harmony and comfort reign in your home, may peace and harmony reign in your soul. I wish you loyal and reliable friends, ready to help at any time. And you be brave and optimistic, always act correctly and achieve the best results!

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I wish you, Kolyok, that your wallet is full, that every organ is healthy, that you never have enemies, that things always go well, and that you sometimes help. Let what I wish come true. Good luck, happiness to Nikolai!

Nikolai, you are a good friend, you can’t find someone like him around, very kind and simple, for your family you are golden. Be bolder and healthier, Be very strong and cheerful, Take care of yourself and your soul, Just listen to your heart.

On Nikolai’s personal holiday, I wish you eternal happiness, so that your luck does not end, and everything works out in business! So that the money flows smoothly into the accounts in a slender step, And the authority grows stronger for at least another hundred years!

Be forever young, Nikolai, and never lose heart. May you be lucky in everything, May there be success in everything. Let your health be strong, let sadness pass by. I wish you well and be cheerful forever.

Our dear Nikolai, don’t know troubles and difficulties and live positively in this strange big world. Appreciate what you can’t buy, Don’t stop loving life. Be kind, appreciate your friends, and don’t cough, don’t get sick. More meetings with your friends, fewer quarrels and squabbles with enemies, more female attention and universal recognition.

I wish, Kolya, from the bottom of my heart, that you always be happy, that important and great successes can be achieved easily and without difficulty! May every minute give you only joy and luck! Live beautifully, brightly, coolly and get only pleasure!

Be lucky, Nikolai, Let your dreams come true, Get everything you want from life! And buy a shovel, To row cash, Save up for a Ferrari And for personal yachts!

Congratulations, Nikolai! Let your wishes come true, May you have strength and health, Optimism and charm. May you be lucky in what you love, And may you always be lucky in love, May every new step in life promise you success. Be happy, be confident in yourself, Never give up, Always set big goals, Achieve them with a smile.