Of the many female names there are several that seem to glow from within. One such name is Elena. Yes, and that's special, because in translation from the Greek this name means "sunny", "sunshine", the daughter of the ancient Greek sun god Helios.
In addition, the science of names (who is interested, this science is called onomastics) argues that giving a name to a child, it is not out of place to ask not only its meaning, but also what character traits the fate of a person with a specific name will be marked. Therefore, for the name of Elena, according to the science of onomastics, the following characteristic features are inherent:
- positive - charming, soft, flirtatious, gullible, but at the same time smart, does not tolerate deception, keeps composure and sobriety of mind at the moment of danger. Like no other, Elena is capable of compassion and sympathy;
- negative (as without them) - prudence, cunning, passion.
Name days
As a rule, the name Elena parents, who honor Christian traditions, give to girls born in June-July or early November. It was at this time celebrated the name day of the name of Elena. According to the Orthodox calendar, Elena's name-days are celebrated on the following days:
- June 3 - Feast of the memory of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and his mother Elena;
- June 8 - remembrance of the holy martyrs Averky and Helena;
- July 24 - the glorification of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duchess Olga, at the Baptism of Elena.
Some sources also indicate the dates of July 3 , November 12 and January 28.
Day of the Guardian Angel
If the name-day is a tribute to the saint (oh), after whom you received your name, then the Day of the Angel is a very personal occasion. It's all about the correct understanding of these definitions.
Above it was said that the name-day is the celebration of the name. And this holiday can be celebrated several times a year. But the main names are distinguished, or as the church calls them - big and small. According to the Orthodox tradition, and taking into account the date of birth indicated in the certificate, the saints find the day of commemoration of the sainted saint, the closest one after the actual birthday. It is this day is usually considered the day of the main, or "big," name-day. Considering the fact that some saints are worshiped during the year several times, such days are considered "small" name-days.
But the Day of the guardian angel, in particular Helen, is celebrated on the day when the person has learned the sacrament of the rite of Baptism. On this day the Guardian Angel is glorified, sent from above to help in good deeds and guard. Therefore, it is impossible to indicate the specific date of the Angel's Day. Each baptized has his own Guardian Angel and its own date of celebration. Nobody knows his name. You can only recommend to all girls, girls, women with a sunny name Elena to ask (if you for some reason do not know) what number you were baptized and on this day to celebrate your Angel day. And if it happened that you have not yet passed the rite of Baptism, then do it. On the day of the Angel it is not out of place to go to church, to read a thanksgiving prayer to Jesus Christ, the Mother of God and his heavenly patron. And in the evening at home, in the circle of relatives and friends, celebrate this joyful event with sweet pies, loafs, all sorts of raznosolami. It is possible that the celebration of the Angel Day will be for your family the same wonderful tradition as celebrating the New Year or Christmas.