How to identify your patron saint

People tend to believe in higher powers and worship them, seeking protection from adversity. The ancient tribes had tribal totems, pagans honored idols, and with the birth of Christianity they began to worship the Almighty, believing in his defense.

"Personal" Patron

Even those who do not adhere to religious canons, do not attend the temple, often think about the patronage of the saints. At the same time, many are interested in whether they have a Guardian Angel and what kind of “personal” Patron should be honored so that luck does not pass by.

For many centuries, a large number of holy martyrs were canonized, who after death continued to help people, responding to their prayers. But for the prayers to be heard, they must be sent to "their" Patron, who should be honored constantly.

But how to choose among the great multitude of saints of that one, the “personal”? After all, there must be some rules for solving this problem.

The problem of choosing a patron

In orthodox times, our great-grandmothers did not face such a problem. Born babies were baptized in the church, giving them names according to the Gates. And already from infancy, the man knew who protects him in life.

By the middle of the 20th century, this tradition has become obsolete - children are named after relatives, friends, celebrities, or come up with completely new names. Without thinking about the fact that in addition to the name, the child also needs spiritual protection, which only the patron saint can give.

Now evolution is making a new turn, which is characterized by a return to spiritual values. Therefore, so often the question began to arise: so who is he - my Patron? From realizing this, it will be easier for a person to live and cope with their problems. After all, he knows that behind him "There" is observed and protected.

How to know your defender

In those families where the Orthodox traditions are still honored, people know their Patron. They are, as a rule, a saint in honor of whom they baptized a child (sometimes a baptized name is different from a daily name).

Therefore, those who have a testimony of baptism, you can look into the document.If the same name is written there as in the passport (metric), it is possible that the parents planned to name the child by the name of the Patron in advance. If this is not the case, or there is no document on the sacrament produced, it will be necessary to determine the defender by another method.

1. Start from your own (earthly) name. Turning to the Holy, find the namesake of the saint and take in their patrons. If there are several of them (for example, Maria, Nikolai, etc.), “attach” to the one that is closer to the date after your birthday.
2. But in the Svjatcieva may not be your name. Then you need to choose the one that is more congruent phonetically. Scientists have long proved that a certain combination of sounds in names is fateful.
3. You can choose a saint who does not bear your name. In this case also the binding should be made to the date of birth. Usually children were baptized on the 8th day of birth. Here in this interval, choose the vending martyr and worship him.

If you are at a loss and cannot make a final choice, then it is worth contacting the clergy. They are more knowledgeable in this matter and will certainly help you.And also they will tell you how to properly communicate with your Patron.

You and your Patron

It is not enough just to decide on the choice of the Patron. With him still need to learn to communicate. Be sure to purchase the icon, which depicts your saint. Talk to him, ask for advice in difficult situations and never tell him if something in life is wrong.

It would be good to study the life of his advocate to know more about him. And if you chose him to patrons, try to follow his life principles. So you will become closer to him spiritually.

Remember the tradition of the ancestors when they honored the patrons with tribute offerings. Sacrificial altars do not have to arrange, but to lay the table with treats should be, thus celebrating the name day.

By the way, this concept has long been perceived not as it should. Name days - this is not a holiday in honor of your birthday. This event takes place on the day of your saint and is a veneration of his name.

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