Maxim's name in Latin translates as "maximum", which means "the greatest." From the very childhood Maxim behaves himself well, not bringing any trouble to his parents or teachers of the school. With peers he has a normal relationship, he studies well. Has a rich imagination, is fond of theater, reads a lot. However, becoming an adult, Maxim sometimes lacks perseverance, willpower and self-confidence and his strength. He often doubts everything. However, this is a very open, friendly person, always ready to provide any help.
Girls early start to notice Maxim, but this incorrigible romantic is very patient and calm with respect to women. In marriage, he remains a faithful, attentive and caring husband, very fond of children.
What is the day of Maxim?
According to the Christian tradition, the name day is a day of memory of a saint, whose name was given to a person. How to find out the name day of a person, if Saint Maximus has several dates?
The name day or the day of Angel Maxim is for quite a few days of the year. In January, they are 26, 29 and 31, in February - 3 and 19. "Spring" Maxims celebrate their name day March 4, March 19, April 2, April 23 , May 11, May 13, May 27. In the summer, Maxim has only three dates for Angel Day: August 12, 24 and 26. Many "autumn" Maksimov: 2, 18 and 28 September , 8 and 22 October, 5, 10, 12 and 24 November. And the last to celebrate their name-days are Maxims, whose saints are revered on December 5 and 19.
St. Maximus of Athos is honored on January 26, March 19 - the Monk Maxim, and on December 19 - Metropolitan of Kiev, St. Maximus.
Of all these days, every Maxim elects only one date as his name day, which coincides with his birthday or goes right after that day.
In Russia, the celebration of the name day began in the distant 17th century. Then the name-day was considered a more important holiday than the ordinary birthday of a man who was not celebrated at all.
On the day of the Angel, the believing person must attend the church service, confess there and receive communion.