Names November 22 to church calendar(saints)

November 22 / December 5

Agavva - locust, or water (Heb.);
Alexy (Aleksey) - protect, protector (Greek); assistant, help (lat.);
Athanasius (Apanas, Athanas) - immortality, immortal (Greek);
Apphia (Appia) - kindle, kindling (Greek);
Archippus (Arkhip) - the main rider, the senior rider who commands the horses (Greek);
Valerian (Valerian) - to be strong, healthy; from the city of Valeria (lat.);
Basil the king, royal, regal (Greek);
Vladimir - owning the world (glor.); famous (German);
Gerasim - venerable, honest (Greek).
Jacob (Yakov) - following someone, following on the heels (Heb.).
Elijah (Ilya) - the fortress of the Lord, the Lord is my God (Heb.);
John (Ivan) - God has mercy, the grace of God, God is pleased (Heb.);
Joasaph (Josaph, Asaph, Asaph) - the Lord is the judge, God has gathered (Greek);
Kikilia (Cecilia) - dancing, jubilant (lat.); blind, nearsighted (Rom.);
Maxim (Max) - the biggest, greatest (lat.);
Menign - fearless, strong knee (Greek);
Michael is like God himself; equal to God (Heb.);
Pavel - small, small (lat.);
Paraskeva (Praskovya, Paraskovya) - Friday, cooking (Greek);
Procopius (Prokop, Prokofy) - taken out of the scabbard, grabbing the sword by the handle, in time (Greek);
Tivurtiy - Tibur (a city in Italy) (lat.);
Theodore (Fyodor) - God's gift (Greek);
Filimon (Philon) - beloved, kissed (Greek);
Yaropolk is a strong military leader (glory).

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November 22 (December 5) - the day of memory of the martyr Procopius of Caesarea (Reader). Procopius was a native of Jerusalem, served as a reader in the church of Caesarea. He preached the Word of God, translated the Holy Scriptures into Syriac, and was engaged in healing.

Learn about the meaning and characteristics of names

Women's names Most parents, when choosing a name for their daughter, are guided, among other reasons, by its meaning. Consider the origin and meaning of today's popular female names.

. Name and career Along with the character, the name also determines the profession - in which field a person can most successfully build his career. The name can help or hinder the achievement of goals.

Men's and women's name day November 22 according to the church calendar! Who is celebrating angel day today? Full list female and male names and their meanings in the Orthodox calendar 2019!

	Men's name day November 22
Alexander	Comes from Greek. The meaning is “protector of husbands (people). Honoring the martyr Alexander of Thessalonica.
Anton (Anthony)	Roman related name. Greek origin. Means "acquired in return." Martyr Anthony.
Artamon (Artemon)	Comes from Greek. Meaning "in good health". Veneration of the martyr Artemon.
Efim (Evfimy)	Greek origin. Means "benevolent". Honoring St. Euthymius of Dochiar.
Ivan (John)	Hebrew name. It means "God's grace". The memory of the Monk John Kolov. Comes from Greek. Meaning "black". Honoring the martyr Maurus.
Neophyte	Greek origin. Means "young, new". Veneration of the Monk Neophyte of Dochiar.
Onesiphorus	Greek origin. It means "beneficial". The memory of the Monk Onesiphorus of the Caves.
Porfiry	Comes from Greek. Veneration of the Martyr Porfiry.
Semyon (Simeon)	The name of one of the tribes of Israel. Jewish origin. Means "he who hears God". Veneration of Saint Simeon Metaphrastus.
Timothy	Comes from Greek. Meaning "respecting God". Honoring the martyr Timothy.
Christopher	Greek origin. Means "Christ-bearer". Martyr Christopher.
Elladius	Comes from Greek. Derived from the word "helladios", which means "Greek, from Hellas."

	Women's name day November 22
Eustolia	Comes from Greek. Means well dressed. Commemoration of the Monk Eustolia.
Matron	Greek origin. Means "honorable, noble woman." Reverence of the Reverend Matrona.
Sosipatra Feoktista	Comes from Greek. Means "preserving, saving the father." female form male name Sosipatr. Greek origin. Meaning "created by God". Feminine form of the male name Feoktist. The memory of the Monk Theoktista.

Celebration of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear".
A miraculous ancient image, which is located in the monastery of Dohiar on Mount Athos. According to legend, it was written in the fifth century, when Saint Neophyte was the rector. Passing with a lit torch, the refectory Nile heard a voice from the icon of the Mother of God calling for no more walking and smoking the image. Thinking that this was a joke of one of the brothers, he continued to go to the refectory with a smoking torch. He suddenly lost his sight. Having repented, Neil prayed before the icon, asking for forgiveness. The Mother of God soon restored the sight to the monk, and to this day she comforts and shows ambulance to everyone who flows to Her with faith.

Lists from the miraculous icon were especially revered in Rus'. Most of them are famous for miracles of healing.

Meaning: "The Power of God" Origin: Russian form of the Hebrew name Elijah. Character: Ilya is a very economic person. From childhood, he learns to help his father and mother in all household chores and masters a variety of skills. Ilya can participate in construction work at their summer cottage, ...

Congratulate Timothy Meaning: “Worshiping God” Origin: This name comes from the Greek “timotheos”. The name Timothy came to the territory of Russia from Byzantium during the period of the adoption of Christianity by pagan Russia. The patron saint of all Timothy is the Christian martyr Timothy, Prince of Pskov, who was canonized after he accepted martyrdom for the Orthodox...

Congratulate Anton Meaning: “Entering the battle”, “competing in strength”. Origin: This name probably comes from the ancient Roman name Anthony. Roman generic name. Character: As a small child, Anton is charming and immediately disposes to himself. These qualities remain with him for life. The main character traits of Anton in ...

Ivan congratulate Meaning: "Yahweh (God) had mercy, had mercy." Origin: This name is of the ancient form John of Hebrew origin. Different peoples pronounce this name differently: Jean, John, Jan, Hans, Giovanni, Johan, Juan, Yannis. Character: Boys with such a common name can have a very different ...

Dmitry congratulate Meaning: “Dedicated to the goddess of fertility Demeter” Origin: The origin of this name is connected with the name of Demeter from ancient mythology. She is the goddess of earth and fertility. Character: Dmitry grows up as a sickly child. He will be ill with a variety of diseases, which will affect his nervous system. He will be naughty...

Congratulate Fedor Meaning: "God's gift" Origin: Ancient Greek name. Character: Fedor in childhood is a little gloomy, silent and stubborn. He never acts as the ringleader of children's games and is sometimes away from his peers. Parents and teachers will especially like Fedor's accuracy. His things will always be in full ...

Congratulate Alexander Meaning: "Defender of the people" Origin: The name comes from the Greek words "Alex" - protector and "andros" - man. Character: In childhood, Alexandra often get sick, but if teenagers begin to harden and engage in physical exercises, then strong and persistent men grow out of them. Alexandra...

Joseph congratulate Meaning: Translated from Hebrew - "God multiply." Origin: This is a Hebrew name. In Rus' there was the form Osip, in England there is Joseph, in Germany - Josef, in France - Joseph, in Spain - José, in Poland - Josef. In biblical legends, the son of the patriarch Jacob and Rachel is known, whom the brothers out of envy sold to Egypt. Also named Joseph...

Konstantin congratulate Meaning: "Persistent, constant." Origin: The name comes from Byzantium. Character: As a child, very timid, constantly in a state of anxiety. It is very difficult to get used to strangers and new surroundings. Getting used to kindergarten and school will require significant efforts from Konstantin, and will cost his parents...

Congratulate Semyon Meaning: The Russian form of the name Simeon, meaning "hearing". The full form of the name means "heard by God." Origin: Russian form of the ancient Jewish name Simeon (Shimon). Character: Young people and men named Semyon are advised to treat themselves with a certain amount of humor - this is exactly the approach ...

Congratulate Victor Meaning: "Winner" Origin: The name has Greek roots. Character: Victor is a gullible boy, he believes everything that adults tell him. Upon learning of the deceit, he is very upset, Victor is not vindictive, quickly forgets insults and again treats people with trust. You can try to force Victor to do...

Congratulate Alexey Meaning: “Protective”, “protector”. Origin: The name comes from the ancient Greek word "Alex", meaning "to protect". The traditional church form is Alexy. Character: This name will be given to the son by a calm and quiet woman. Although from childhood Alexei is very attached to his mother and in many ways resembles her, he immediately ...

Congratulate Porfiry Meaning: The name Porfiry in Greek means "crimson". Origin: Under this name in the calendar is Porfiry, a martyr who was born from an extramarital affair between the Roman emperor Flavius ​​​​and his mistress Helen. The father did not recognize him as a son. Porfiry received a good education thanks to his mother, traveled a lot, introducing the laity to the church....

patron saint: Alexander of Thessalonica (Thessalonian), martyr

Name meaning: Alexander is a man of action. Sober-minded, slightly ironic, easy to communicate with people, kind and cordial. By temperament, most often - a sanguine. An excellent athlete, most of all Alexander ...

patron saint: Alexy Zadvornov, Hieromonk, New Martyr, 2000

Name meaning: 1. Personality of the male name Alexei. The ones who hide.

2. Character. 86%.

3. Radiation. 83%.

4. Vibration. 75,000 vibrations/s

5. Color. Blue.

patron saint: Anthony of Apamea, martyr, stone cutter

Name meaning: Presumably the Russian form of the ancient Roman name Anthony (entering the battle).

As a rule, this is a charming child. The charm that disposes people to him, he retains in adulthood ...

patron saint: Victor Klimov, Hieromartyr, Priest New Martyr, 2000

Name meaning: 1. Personality. Men who love their home and are attached to it.

2. Character. 95%.

3. Radiation. 97%.

4. Vibration. 95,000 vibrations/s

5. Color. Green.

patron saint: Dimitry Rusinov, Archpriest, Hieromartyr New Martyr, 2000

The meaning of the name: Dmitry the mystery of the name - from Greek: related to Demeter, in ancient mythology Demeter is the goddess of fertility and agriculture; colloquial Mitry; colloquially Mithraeus; old....

patron saint: Euthymius of Dochiar, reverend

Name meaning: EFIM - pious (Greek). Name day: February 2 - The Monk Euthymius the Great, for sixty-eight years labored in great deeds in the Palestinian desert, founded a monastery there, preaching and ...

patron saint: John Kolov, the Younger, Skitsky, hermit

Name meaning: 1. Personality. Chosen men.

2. Character. 97%.

3. Radiation. 90%.

4. Vibration. 102,000 vibrations/s

5. Color. Orange.

patron saint: Ilya Rylko, Hieromartyr, Archpriest New Martyr, 2003

The meaning of the name: The Russian form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning: the power of God. Ilya is an extremely economic person. This trait manifests itself in him in childhood.

With the right upbringing...

patron saint: Konstantin Nemeshaev, Hieromartyr, Priest New Martyr, 2000

Name meaning: 1. Personality. Brilliant men.

2. Character. 90%.

3. Radiation. 92%.

4. Vibration. 80,000 vibrations/s

5. Color. Green.

6. Main features. Will - activity - ...

patron saint: Nestor Panin, Hieromartyr, Archpriest New Martyr, 2000

Name meaning: Nestor - from the Greek. returned home, Nester.

Derivatives: Nestorka, Carrying.

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