Day of the angel: who celebrates the name day today on Saturday, October 19

Names of women

• Marina
• Nastia
• Olena
• Nika
• Kylyna
• Polina

Names of men

• Dmytro
• Fedir
• Svyatoslav
• Yehor
• Yakov

According to the church calendar, Orthodox Christians celebrate the name day several times a year. This is due to the fact that during the year the saints whose names are most revered in Christianity are remembered more than once. In particular, the name day of Alexander is celebrated seven times a year on the days of remembrance of different saints with that name.

When choosing a name for a child, parents often choose the one that corresponds to the date of birth. In this case, the patron saint of a person becomes the saint whose name is mentioned in the church calendar on the child's birthday or on the eighth day after birth.

The Day of the Angel is an important date for every Orthodox Christian. Believers ask their patron saint for protection, help in solving complex life situations, and healing from ailments. Also on this day it is customary to go to church, pray and put a candle to the saint.