Arina: the name day in the church calendar

Ancient and beautiful name Arina. In Russia, it came from Greece, where for a long time it was spread among the representatives of the nobility. It is derived from the name of the ancient goddess of the world, called Eiren, and in translation means "peace" and "peace." After undergoing many changes over the years, the name took several forms. Among them, and we are well acquainted with Irina, and the more rare Arina. The names of the owners of these names are celebrated several times a year. Usually everyone chooses the day that is closest to the day of her birth.

Common patron saints of Irina and Arina

Names of Arina in the church calendar are celebrated on the same days as Irina's. The patron saints are theirs alone. If you open the church calendar and look closely, you can see that during the year from the pulpit repeatedly commemorated the holy servants of God, bearing this name. Which of them is to be considered as an angel-keeper is a purely personal matter. The choice should make itself Arina. Name days are orthodox holidays, and it is necessary that they bring joy to the culprit of the celebration.

How to choose the name of the child in the old days

Previously there was such a tradition, today forgotten, but in the old days it was generally accepted: when a child was born, parents were always looking in the saints, to which saint this day honored. Among several names, they chose the one that they liked best, and gave it to the newborn at baptism. This saint was now considered his heavenly patron. Thus, the birthday and the name day (that is, the day of the angel) always coincided. This custom is long gone, but by tradition all those who celebrate birthday are usually called birthday men. Those who wish to revive this tradition, you must certainly look into the saints.

Two Arins - the Great Martyr and the Empress

What saints from the heights of heaven protect our Arins and Irina? This is important to know, because the name day of Arina in the church calendar should be celebrated exactly in the days of their memory. The host of these God's saints is large enough that it makes it possible to make a choice between them. The most famous, perhaps, is the early Christian holy Great Martyr Iryna of Macedon, who lived at the end of the first and the beginning of the second centuries. Her Orthodox Church commemorates on May 18 (according to a new style). She deserved the crown of holiness by preferring martyrdom to renunciation of the Christian faith.

Names of Arina (the day of the angel of Arina) can be celebrated also on the holiday of another Christian saint - the faithful queen of Irina. This servant of God was a Byzantine empress and was awarded the crown of holiness for the fact that in 787, at the Council of Nicaea , the Supreme Council of the Church, she resolutely advocated the veneration of icons. The fact is that in those days there were many clergymen and secular authorities who were in favor of refusing them. By her imperial authority, Saint Irina put an end to the controversy, and thanks to her, the icon-worship has survived to this day. The memory of the saint is celebrated on August 22. So Arina, whose name day will be celebrated on this day, will be under her heavenly protection.

The host of saints Irin, sung by the Orthodox Church

Four days later, on August 26, another holy Queen, Irina, is mentioned in the saints, who ended her days in monasticism and was named after she was tonsured by Ksenia. But since in this case the name received at baptism is important, it can also be included in the number of heavenly intercessors who are entitled to elect Arina. Names for saints can also be celebrated on the feast day of the consort of St. George the Confessor - the righteous Irina. Her feast is on the 26th of May.

But this does not limit the list of dates in which the day of his angel Arin can celebrate. Name days can be noted on August 10, when the Orthodox Church recalls the life of the Reverend Irina Kappadakiy. This pious virgin, who lived at the turn of the 9th and 10th centuries in Byzantium, took monastic vows from a young age and acquired a crown of holiness with a strict monastic life. She entered the history of the church as the abbess of the Constantinople monastery of Chrisovalandu.

Christian faith, poured by the blood of the martyrs

In addition to the listed God's servants, in the church calendar are noted a few more names, whose days of commemoration can choose Arina. Name days can also be celebrated on January 12 and 16, April 29, August 17 and October 1. All these dates are the days of the memory of the holy martyrs, who bore the name of Irina. One should not be surprised at such a large number.

The fact is that, having appeared in the first century of our era, Christianity met on its way fierce resistance from paganism, which at that time was the state religion of the Roman Empire and many territories under its jurisdiction. Faith in Christ grew and strengthened on the blood of those who gave their lives for it, and there were many such. Names of most of them have not preserved the history, but those that have reached us are included in the saints for annual remembrance.

Character traits peculiar to Arinam

And finally, a few words about what qualities are more common to those who wear this beautiful and ancient name. It is generally accepted that the main and most expressed of them are balance and independence. In addition, it is noted that the Arins differ in their peace and tranquility.

Their closest surroundings are mostly good and reliable friends, and enemies on the path of life are not so numerous. Among other characteristics, one can distinguish sociability and friendliness. As a rule, it is pleasant to communicate with them, which puts them in a favorable position.