As you are named, so you will live. Choice of name. Heavenly patrons. Saints

The name has long been considered an inseparable part of each person. At the simple set of letters and sounds, a person is covered, a person with his unique features, characteristics of character and unique fate. An even deeper point invests in the process of name Christianity: during the sacrament of baptism, the child is given to the Christian name, and from now on, the holy intercession can ask the Lord about forgiveness and mercy for him. In this book, the Orthodox tradition of name will appear. You will learn about the origin of Russian Orthodox names, about what they mean and with what saints they associate us. What role is the guardians and the children of God play in the life of an Orthodox Christian? What does it mean to read your saint patron? With the help of Orthodox nameslov, or the soles, you can choose a name for a newborn, and also identify the day of your name