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Name day December 2
| Alexander | Name origin. The name Alexander in Greek means “protector”, “protective husband”, “man”, “man”. Short form of the name. Sasha, Sasha, Shura, Aleksandrushka, Aleksanya, Sanya, Alex, Sanyukha, Sanyusha, Aleksakha, Aleksasha, Asya, Sashulya, Sashunya, Sale, Sandr, Sashura, Ali, Alya, Alik, Shurik. |
| Valentine | Name origin. The name Valentine is derived from the Roman generic name Valentinus. The origin of the latter is associated with another generic name - Valens, which means "strong", "strong", "healthy". Short form of the name. Roller, Valya, Valunya, Valyakha, Valyusya, Valyukha, Valyusha, Valechka, Valentik. |
| Gennady | Name origin. Male name Gennady formed from ancient Greek name Gennadios, which in turn comes from the word "gennadas" and means "noble", "noble origin", "noble", "high-born". Short form of the name. Gena, Gesha, Genya, Gennasha, Genasha, Genulya, Genyulya, Genusya, Genyusha, Genuha, Genyukha, Genusha, Genyusha |
| Gregory | Name origin. Gregory is a strong male name. It appeared at the time of the formation of Christianity in Russia. Its origin is associated with ancient Greek word"grigoreo", which means "to be awake", "to be vigilant", "not sleeping". Currently enjoys moderate popularity, newborns are called them quite rarely. Short form of the name. Grisha, Grinya, Grishanya, Grishunya, Grishuta, Grishukha, Grinyukha, Grinyusha, Grigoryushka, Grigorya, Grika, Grief, Gora. |
| Denis | Name origin. The name Denis comes from the ancient Greek name Dionisios, which means "belonging to the god Dionysus" - the patron saint of farmers, winegrowers and winemakers, the son of Zeus the Thunderer. In Russia, the origin of the name Denis is more associated with church name Dionysius, who Orthodox priests boys were named at baptism. Short form of the name. Dani, Deniska, Denya, Denusya, Desha, Dan, Denisochka, Denchik. |
| Dmitry | Name origin. The origin of the name Dmitry or Dimitri is ancient Greek. It means "dedicated to Demeter" - the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name is very popular in Russia. Short form of the name. Dima, Dimulya, Dimusya, Dimchik, Dimka, Mitya, Mikha, Mityai, Mityukha, Mityusha, Mityakh, Mityasha, Mitryukha, Mitryusha, Dimakha, Dimukha, Dimusha, Mityulya, Mityunya, Dimon. |
| Ivan | Name origin. The name Ivan (John, Jochanan) has a biblical origin and Hebrew roots. Translated from Hebrew means "God's favor", "God's mercy". In Russia, until 1917, among the peasants, almost every fourth man bore the name Ivan. It has also become widespread among other peoples of the world. Short form of the name. Vanya, Vanyukha, Vanyusha, Vanyushka, Ivanko, Vanyura, Vanyusya, Vanyuta, Vanyutka, Vanyata, Vanyatka, Ivanya, Ivanyukha, Ivanyusha, Ivasya, Ivasik, Ivakha, Ivasha, Isha, Isha. |
| Ignatius | Name origin. The name Ignat is of Latin origin. It is believed that this is a short form from Ignatius. It was formed from the Roman generic name Egnatius, which in turn came from the Latin word "ignis" and translates as "fire." Therefore, the meaning of the name Ignat is interpreted as "fiery." Short form of the name. Ignatka, Ignakha, Ignash, Igonya, Igosh. |
| Konstantin | Name origin. The male name Constantine is of Latin origin. It is derived from the word constans, which in translation into Russian means "persistent", "permanent". Christians associate it with the name of Emperor Constantine the Great, the founder of the capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople. Short form of the name. Kostya, Kostya, Konstantinka, Kosya, Kotya, Kostyukha, Kostyush, Kostyunya, Kostyakh, Kostyash, Kotash, Kok, Kostyanya. |
| Leonid | Name origin. Like most modern names, it originated in Ancient Hellas. It came from the ancient Greek Leonidas and means “like a lion”, “descendant of a lion”, “son of a lion.” A person named by this name has a royal, wise, just ancestor. Short form of the name. Lenya, Lenyusya, Lesya, Lyoka, Lyokha, Lyosha, Leonidka, Leonya, Ledya, Leo, Leon. |
| Michael | Name origin. Michael - good, kind and beautiful name, originating from the Hebrew Michael, which means "equal, like God", "asked from God." Popular in Russia and other countries in different variations. Short form of the name. Misha, Mishanya, Mishunya, Mishuta, Mishutka, Mikhasya, Michal, Miki, Mikhanya, Minya, Minyasha, Minyusha, Mika, Mikhailushka, Mikha, Mikhaylushka, Mishulya. |
| Peter | Name origin. The male name Peter comes from the ancient Greek Petros and means “stone”, “solid”, “unshakable”, “reliable”. The surname Petrov was formed from him, which is considered one of the most popular in Russia, the nickname of the Russian jester is Petrushka. Short form of the name. Petya, Petka, Petyunya, Petruha, Petranya, Petrya, Petrusha, Petyusha, Petyan, Petyay, Peter, Petran, Petrus, Per, Peiro, Pete, Perin, Petruts, Feather, Peya. |
| Semyon | Name origin. The male name Semyon comes from the Hebrew name Shimon and translates as "hearing", "heard by God." The same meaning - "God heard" has a related name Samuel and Simon. Short form of the name. Syoma, Senya, Senyukhya, Senyusha, Sima, Semenka, Simanya, Simonya, Sim, Simi, Simon. |
| Sergey | Name origin. Sergey - traditional, reliable, popular name. It is one of the ten most common male names in Russia. Its origin is associated with the Roman generic Sergius, which in Latin means "high", "noble". Short form of the name. Seryozha, Seryozhka, Serge, Seryozhenka, Sergeyka, Sergulya, Sergusya, Sergush, Sergunya. |
| Timothy | Name origin. The name Timothy comes from the ancient Greek language, is formed from the name Timoteos and means “honoring God”, “God-fearing”, “glorifying God”. Short form of the name. Timosha, Tim, Timanya, Timakha, Timasha, Tyoma, Timofeyka, Timokha, Timonya, Timosya, Timunya, Tyunya, Timo, Theo, Tim. |
| Fedor | Name origin. Fedor is a rare, ancient, formerly royal name. It is believed that it is a modern form of the Greek name Theodoros (Theodoros) and means "given by God", "God's gift." Short form of the name. Fedya, Fedenka, Fedyunya, Fedyusha, Fedyukha, Fedyash, Fedulya, Fedunya, Fedusya, Fedyuk, Fedyulya, Fedyusya, Theo, Toda, Ted, Teddy, Dor. |
| Jacob | Name origin. The male name Jacob is revered in many cultures and religions of the world. Its roots lead to the Hebrew language. It came from Yaakov (Jacob) and is translated from Hebrew with the phrase “holding on to the heel”, “following on the heels” or “protected by the Lord”. Short form of the name. Yasha, Yana, Yanik, Yasya, Yakovka, Yakunya, Yakukha, Yakusha, Yashunya, Yashuta, Yashonya. |
Signs for December 2
- The sky is clear - to frost, dim - to thaw.
- The evening sky is pink, even crimson before a snowfall.
- Early autumn arrival of birds from the north is a sign of early cold weather.
- The squirrel shed from head to tail - for a mild winter, if vice versa - the winter will be fierce.
- Snowy winter - rainy summer, if warm in winter - cold in summer. Winter is frosty - summer is hot. If there are blizzards in winter, bad weather in summer. If frost in winter, dew in summer.
- If the wind changes from southeast to southwest, the weather will deteriorate.
- Cattle butts - to blizzards.
- Cows stick their noses out of the manger - the weather will change.
- What is the weather on this day - such is the haymaking.
- If the cattle butts - wait for a blizzard.
- People were afraid to go out, as they could bring a disease into their homes, picked up from the wind, snowfall or blizzard.
Orthodox holidays December 2
- the memory of the prophet Obadiah (out of 12) (IX century BC);
- the memory of the martyr Iliodor (about 273 years);
- the memory of the martyr Aza and 150 soldiers with him (284-305);
- the memory of the martyr Varlaam (about 304);
- the memory of the Monks Varlaam and Joasaph, Prince of India, and his father Abner the king (4th century);
- the memory of St. Hilarion the Wonderworker (875) (Georgian);
- the memory of the Monk Varlaam, Abbot of the Caves, in the Near Caves (1065);
- commemoration of the uncovering of the relics of the Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsky, Yaroslavl (1625);
- the memory of St. Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow (1867);
- the memory of the Monk Porfiry Kavsokalivit (Bairaktaris) (1991);
- the memory of the holy martyr John Vishnevsky, presbyter (1920);
- Hieromartyrs Porfiry (Gulevich), Bishop of Simferopol, Joasaph (Udalov), Bishop of Chistopol, Sergiy Makhaev, Mikhail Dmitrev, Alexander Mishutin, John Malinovsky, Konstantin Mikhailovsky, Alexander Serebrov, Ignatius Teslin, John Piramidin, Simeon Krivosheev, John Florovsky, Jacob Brilliantov , Dimitri Kuklin, Jacob Perederiy, presbyters, martyrs Joasaph (Krymzin), Gennady (Rebeza), Peter (Mamontov), Gerasim (Sukhov), Mikhail (Kvanin), martyrs Valentin Kornienko, Peter Antonov, Leonid Salkov and Timofey Kucherov (1937 );
- celebration icons Mother of God, called "Consolation in Sorrows and Sorrows" (1863).
Who was born on December 2
Horoscope for those born on December 2
If you were born on December 2nd, what is your zodiac sign? Sagittarius. Look at yours.In early December - a holiday dedicated to the exorcism and protection of the hearth. Learn about the signs and traditions of Avdeev's day.
Saint Obadiah, the icon of the Mother of God and the day of slippers
The patron saint in the Orthodox Church, revered on this date - Avdey the guardian, or Saint Obadiah -defender of order and peace in the home, household and family values.. During his lifetime, he served as head waiter at the court of the Jewish king Ahab. Debauchery reigned in the palace, but Obadiah led a pious lifestyle. After the beginning of the persecution of believers in God, he helped them by sheltering in caves and supplying food to the refugees.
Holy Prophet Obadiah. Fresco of Vatoped Monastery on Mount Athos
Later, Obadiah left the service of the king and began to travel with the prophet Elijah. He himself received the gift of divination. The prophecies of Obadiah were written down in a book that has not survived to this day.
AT Orthodox calendar there is another holiday on December 2 - in honor of Icon of the Mother of God "Consolation in Sorrows and Sorrows". it miraculous icon, which is located in the Annunciation Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Near it they pray for the healing of dumbness, paralysis and migraine. This icon helps to get rid of laziness.
In New Zealand, December 2 is flip-flop holiday. In Russia, it is customary to congratulate bank employees. In addition, this date marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
Name day December 2 - female and male names
According to Orthodox tradition, name day on December 2 is celebrated Alexander, Valentin, Benjamin, Gennady, Denis, Grigory, Yakov, Peter, Timofey, Dmitry, Ivan, Filaret. A son born on this day can also be called Leonid, Sergey, Semyon, Gerasim - these names are also in the calendar for the second day of winter. Adrian and Michael also celebrate name days on this date.
There are no women's name days on December 2. There are no patron saints of those born on this date in the calendar, and the name day should be transferred to the 3rd or 6th. AT Catholic tradition the day corresponds to the names Aurelia and Paula.
The nearest date for the transfer of the name day is. A girl born on this day can be called Anna or Tatyana. The next date is, it corresponds to the name Alice.
Traditions of the second day of winter
Since the date is dedicated to Saint Obadiah the Guardian, on this day they pray for peace in the family, prosperous life in the house and good luck in housekeeping. You can pray in church or at home. The presence of candles and other church paraphernalia is desirable, but not mandatory.
On Avdiy they tried not to go out into the street. It's not just the harsh December weather. In the prophet he drives away evil spirits with thunder and lightning, but in Obadiah with weapons in the fight against evil spirit becomes a blizzard. Frozen on this day was considered unclean in spirit.
December 2 is the day of closing the doors of the dwelling for evil spirits. This will require an axe. They knock with a butt on all the jambs of doors and window frames. According to signs, this closes the way for evil spirits, which the blizzard caused by the saint forces them to seek shelter. The owner of the house, the oldest man in the family, should be engaged in protection from evil.
Axe - ancient amulet from evil forces. It is placed under the bed of a pregnant woman and the cradle of a baby, so that evil spirits could not even come up. If a person died on December 2, they put an ax under the bench where he lies - so that the devils do not steal the soul, and so that the spirit of the deceased does not frighten the living. The room where the cattle was kept was customary to bypass with an ax to protect it.
Any method of protection from evil spirits is suitable for this day. You can fumigate the house with wormwood or incense, read prayers or conspiracies. The most effective prayer from the machinations of demons and devils is considered Apocrypha "The Dream of the Virgin".
Ancient amulets - sickle, scythe and knife. They are kept near the entrance to the house. Near the stove is to hang a "scythe" of garlic. On the windowsill - lay out the onions, cut in half. Near the entrance, you can hang a thistle that drives evil spirits away from the house.
Unclean forces on the second day of winter can hide in an empty dish, and then - penetrate into a person's mouth and move into it. To prevent possession, they put onions and garlic in the dishes, sometimes hot peppers. These foods were also added to food in order to get rid of the machinations of evil forces.
An old tradition of the second winter day is to drink hot drinks near a warm stove. Cold preparations, herbal teas and sbitni were especially popular. The drink must contain honey. By following the example of your ancestors, you can protect yourself from colds for the whole winter.
Signs for December 2
A snowstorm on the second day of December - a lot of evil spirits have bred in the world. Saint Avdey the guardian struggles with her, catching cold and bad weather. Above, a parallel has already been drawn between Elijah's day and the feast of Obadiah.
Catch a cold December 2 - Bad sign. Higher power hint at the wrong way of life. More attention should be paid to the development of spirituality. Anyone who does not eat garlic or onions on December 2 will become a victim of evil spirits. You can’t yawn on December 2 - the devil will jump into your mouth.
Clear weather on the second day of winter, so it will be during haymaking. Large snowdrifts or a lot of frost - to a good harvest. Clear sky - frost will come soon. Cloudy day on December 2 promises warming. A snowstorm throughout the day promises a long winter and a cold start to spring. She also portends a good year for beekeepers.
If the ground is well frozen at the beginning of December, the harvest next autumn will be rich. Quiet wells - good weather. Noisy water - the winter will be frosty, rich in storms and snowstorms. The appearance of frost in the morning - to a good harvest of oats. The wind from the north on December 2 portends a severe frost.
December 2 is the day dedicated to Obadiah the guardian, who is prayed for well-being in the house. The holiday is dedicated to protection from evil spirits and colds, most of the signs and superstitions for this date speak about this.
Names December 2 to church calendar(saints)
December 2 / 15Avvakum (Abakum) - the love of God, or a strong fighter (Heb.);
Andrew - courageous, brave (Greek);
Antonina - Antoniev (lat.); stuffing the price, buying in return (Greek);
Athanasius - immortality, immortal (Greek);
Boris is a fighter for glory (glor.);
Faith - faith (Art. - Russian);
Vladimir - owning the world (glor.); famous (German);
Danakt - dedicated to Zeus the Lord (Greek);
Demetrius (Dmitry) - related to Demeter; high lands (Greek);
John (Ivan) - God has mercy, the grace of God, God is pleased (Heb.);
Heraclemon (Iraklamvon, Herakleon) - Hercules, or mourning the hero (Greek);
Ise (Jesse) - other - Heb. biblical name; Jehovah is Jehovah (Heb.);
Cosmas (Kuzma, Kozma, Kosma) - caring for beauty, peace, decoration, order, universe (Greek);
Margarita (Marina) - pearl (Greek);
Maria - mistress, hope (Heb.);
Matrona (Matrona) - an honorary married woman, noble (lat.);
Matthew (Matthew) - God's gift (Greek); God's man (other - Heb.);
Miropia - making myrrh (incense oil); preparing incense (Greek).
Nicholas - conquering people (Greek);
Pavel - small, small (lat.);
Sergius (Sergey) - tall, venerable (lat.);
Stefan (Stepan) - wreath, wreath, crown (Greek);
Tamara - fig tree (cargo); date palm, palm (Heb.);
Fevronia (Fevronia, Khavronia) - vision (Greek);
Theodore (Fyodor) - God's gift (Greek);
Theophilus (Fefil) - friend of God, loving God happy (Greek).
Do you know that...
December 2 (15) Orthodox Church celebrates the day of memory of the schemamonk Joasaph of the Caves (XVI century), the Wonderworker of the Caves. There is almost no information about the life of the schemamonk. It is known that he lived in the Nizhny Novgorod Pechersk monastery. He became famous for numerous miraculous healings, including those that occurred after his death, from his imperishable relics.
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