There is a tradition in Christianity to baptize children immediately after birth. This is usually done on the 40th day, so that the child immediately receives the protection of the Almighty and the protection of his guardian angel. It is believed that from this day on, the angel will constantly be nearby, behind the child’s right shoulder, protecting and protecting him from problems throughout his life. In addition, the church advises naming children according to the calendar, so that their patron will be the saint whose name the child will be named.
Old Testament. “Behold, I am sending an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared...”
Do you know the name of your Guardian Angel by date of birth?
Who is my Guardian Angel and how to find it by date of birth?
- Everyone has dreams of a patron. Of course, who doesn’t want to have a defender, patron and reliable travel companion who is ready to put aside all his affairs in order to support a person in troubles and problems. And you know, our world is perfect! And the Creator, before creating Adam, created a whole army of Angels who serve us people.
- But many confuse the Guardian Angel with the Saint, in whose honor the child was named at the Sacrament of Baptism (the name recorded in the Saints). Both are our patrons and protectors in Heaven. But the Saints are people who lived, like us, on earth, and through their actions achieved the special favor of the Creator and the Orthodox Church.
- Guardian Angels are the army of God, created in Heaven and serving for the benefit of sinful humanity. This is a different type of creature that does not have a physical embodiment, but is hundreds of times wiser, purer and stronger than us.
- I was interested in the question - who is my Guardian Angel? Look at your date of birth (not to be confused with baptism). In this case, we will need the second day of the birthday itself (the month and year do not play a role in this case).
- Example. Vasily was born on January 15, respectively, the required number is 5, and Christina, born on the 29th, will look at the number 9.
So, let's consider in detail the connection between numbers and the character of our Guardian Angel.
| Last date of birthday | What character does the Guardian Angel have under this number? | Last date of birthday | What character does the Guardian Angel have under this number? |
| 1 | Those born under this number most often have a weak energy field and are emotionally unstable and unsure of themselves. That is why the Creator sent the best of the best to help them - Guardian Angels imbued with holiness. They help even when a person foolishly loses faith and hope. | 6 | Those born under the sign 6 are creative people. And their patron seems to shine with all the colors that can be in the universe. The Rainbow Angel is a true friend and helper, supports love and creativity, tells you how to build friendships and create a strong marriage. Connect with your Angel and you will never know anything about depression again. |
| 2 | In the old days, they believed that those born on the second were kissed by an Angel and would have a happy life. Indeed, those born on days 2, 12 and 22 are more likely to develop freckles and unique moles/birthmarks. Bright Angel - his wings are the largest and shine as brightly as stars. It is he who comes in the images of mirrors, it is he who dreams and talks at night. If you make contact with an Angel, follow his advice, but be vigilant, because under his guise a servant of Hell may show up. It’s easy to distinguish - no matter how the Bright Angel helps, he will never advise harming others. His path is kindness, love, mercy. | 7 | A kind of Energetic Guardian Angel - a real volcano of support and inspiration. But establishing a connection with him is the hardest thing, and you can lose him in an instant. He does not tolerate lies, betrayals and is confident that he is worthy of gratitude and respect. Only a worthy, honest person who values his Guardian Angel will have such a patron. |
| 3 | Those born 3, 13, 26 are very independent and can stand up for themselves. Therefore, the frivolous and airy Guardian Angels fell to their fate. Such an Angel is in no hurry to help until he hears the call. And often he goes away for a while, leaving his person, but as soon as you call him with prayer, he is instantly ready for help. It is the Light One who loves to play with curtains, move objects and show his presence with the help of air currents. | 8 | For those born under the number 8, the patrons are considered the youngest and at the same time have a blood relationship with people. The patrons are relatives who have passed on to another world, who preferred looking after their relatives who remained on earth to the peace of heaven. It is not surprising that establishing a connection with the Guardian Angel is as simple as possible; the main thing is to remember him and honor his memory. At the same time, the Angel-relative will always come to the rescue even if the ward has forgotten about him, and the situation is very dangerous. |
| 4 | A wise patron for the mathematical mind. It is on these days that self-confident and decisive people are born, and their Guardian Angel prompts and helps them quickly climb the career ladder. It is worth noting that even if you deviate towards the humanities or creativity, the Wise Angel will help you achieve a good life, but it is very fundamental. As soon as he sees the negative sides in a person, he will immediately lead the most difficult path, so that in torment and tears the person will return to the True Faith. | 9 | Those born under the number 9 always seem to be optimistic and cheerful. And that’s all, because this Guardian Angel knows how to inspire thoughts, and he inspires, as you guessed it, exclusively positive and kind ones. Such a patron will never clear the way, but will always tell you how and where to go in order to live in harmony, love and prosperity. At the same time, this Angel is sure that bringing positive thoughts into life is the main responsibility of their charges. If you want to win his favor, be positive! |
| 5 | Those born 5, 15 and 25 are most often strong personalities, but even if you don’t feel like that, try to gain strength of spirit and establish contact with the Metal Guardian Angel. His essence is that of a warrior, a protector. And he especially favors people who are just as strong, strong in body and spirit. Establish a connection with him and you will move mountains during your lifetime. | 0 | A fire burns inside him; it was from his image that the prototype of the endlessly reborn phoenix was copied. He is willful, but if he patronizes, he helps to bypass all difficulties and troubles. The Fiery Guardian Angel can forgive and return dozens of times, but only if a person sincerely corrects himself. |
Quotes from the Holy Fathers
“The purpose of the Angels is holiness and remaining in holiness.” Saint Basil the Great
“God commanded that higher powers serve those who are on earth (man) - because of the dignity of the image with which man is clothed . Saint John Chrysostom
“These holy and blessed spirits contribute to our salvation, so that we diligently serve them and our Lord and thus be saved.”
Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
“They (Angels) protect parts of the earth, rule over peoples and places, as assigned by the Creator.”
“I am sure that a special Angel protects each Church, as John teaches me in the Apocalypse (1, 20).”
Saint Ambrose of Milan
“All Angels have both one name and, of course, a common nature to all: but some of them are appointed to rule over the nations, and others to be companions to each of the faithful. But, to the extent that a whole people is preferable to one person, to the same extent, without a doubt, the dignity of the Angel of the people is higher than the dignity of the Angel to whom the care of one person is entrusted.”
Saint Basil the Great
“To protect the flock of God, the Lord not only appointed bishops, but also appointed Angels.” Saint Ambrose of Milan
“It is our duty to glorify the Angels: by praising the Creator, they reveal His mercy and favor towards people.”
Saint John Chrysostom
“Angels, being servants of love and peace, rejoice over our repentance and success in virtue, try to fill us with spiritual contemplations (to the extent of our receptivity) and assist us in all good.”
Saint Theodore of Edessa
“God sends His Angels to protect and help those who have acquired the right to inherit the promised blessings in the future life.
Saint Ambrose of Milan
Who is my Guardian Angel and how to find my patron in the Saints?
Many people confuse the Patron Saint of man and the Guardian Angel. In the Orthodox Saints, the days of reading the Saints are recorded, and in full versions you can find biographies of Saints who reached special heights of holiness during their lifetime or died a martyr’s death for the Faith of Christ.
In churches, temples and cathedrals you will find many icons depicting saints or biblical events. Looking at thousands of icons, one can understand that Guardian Angels are present on the icons, but only on secondary levels, and are not the main characters in the images. Also in history there was not and is not a single icon dedicated to an Angel.
It is worth remembering that Guardian Angels are incorporeal beings and, therefore, according to God’s plan, should not take on human form. All Angels are depicted with snow-white wings, which are drawn in detail, while no emphasis is placed on the faces of the angels, and they are drawn in a free style depending on the ideas of the icon painters.
The best way to establish a connection with the Guardian is to learn a prayer to the Guardian Angel
It is recommended to contact the Guardian Angel alone through prayer and not try to find out what he looks like, because this is not particularly important. It is not possible to purchase or find an icon with your Angel, as well as find the answer to the question “Who is my Guardian Angel” in the Saints, since they and icons presuppose human images, as a legacy from life as an example.
Can there be several patrons at once?
It is not always the case that there is only one guardian angel per person.
Situations in life can be very different. In especially difficult moments, several winged messengers of heaven come to the rescue.
Also, those who lead a correct lifestyle, do good deeds, attend temple, and do not hold evil have more than one guardian.
Angels love such people and especially favor them. Therefore, if you want to have several heavenly patrons, reconsider your lifestyle, be kinder and more responsive to others.
Who is my Guardian Angel and how can I find out the age and gender of the benefactor?
The age of the Guardian Angel is a symbolic constant, and differs from our age, because the age of the Guardian does not change for centuries. We can also find out the gender of the Angel, but it is worth remembering that the Almighty sends him according to his decision, and these indicators do not change the attitude, wisdom or the presence of this or that help.
But if it is important for you to understand who your Guardian Angel is in the smallest detail, with the help of the information obtained from this calculation, you will be able to learn more, as well as understand in what visual form he may appear to you. It is worth remembering that a Guardian Angel who, for example, is 19 years old, can be at this age for several years or several centuries.
It is worth noting that if the final sum (one sign) is a multiple of two, then this Guardian Angel is male, if the number is odd - the Guardian Angel is female.
Here is an approximate calculation with explanation:
- The person was born on March 15 (03 month). So 1 + 5 + 0 + 3 = 9
- From this calculation we can find out that this person is destined for a Guardian Angel at the age of 9 years, female.
- Now let's complicate things a little. Date of birth December 29 (12th month). So 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 = 14
- In this case, we can understand that the Guardian Angel is 14 years old, and he looks almost like an adult. Moreover, the number 14 consists of two signs and, therefore, it is necessary to add them up in order to understand the gender of the Angel. 1 + 4 = 5. This is a female Guardian Angel.
Now if you see such a shadow, or an image in the sidelines of a mirror, or a Guardian Angel comes to you in a dream, you will certainly understand that it is he! And in prayers it will be easier for you to understand who you are turning to and whom you are asking for help.
There is a special prayer for my son and a separate one for my daughter.
I came across such prayers (of dubious and even dangerous content) only on pseudo-Orthodox websites, many of which are on a kind of “black” list of the Patriarchate.
The best prayers are those said in your own words. Parents can thank the Guardian Angels for the care shown to their children and ask for guidance for their successful upbringing in a Christian spirit. You should ask for protection, first of all, from the influence of demonic forces and the corrupted world.
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If we want to receive the protection and help of the Guardian Angels, then it is worth remembering that they carry out the will of the Lord of the Universe. First of all, God cares about the salvation of our soul. And although Heavenly powers are able to save us from misfortunes, first of all they help us in spiritual and moral growth.
Victor Glebov
Who is my Guardian Angel and how can I see the image of my patron?
According to scripture, the face of the Angels remains invisible to man, because this essence, close to the Creator, and for an unprepared person, the phenomenon can become a psychological obstacle, after which he will not come to his senses.
According to Orthodox laws, it is believed that the Guardian Angel appears to a person constantly, especially when a person prays to him for help and advice. This is a thought that suddenly appeared, the wind whipped across the page, an apple that fell from a tree at the right moment, etc. Moreover, if a person needs help, but does not see obvious clues, an Angel can appear in the form of a human form to give prophetic instructions.
In the rarest cases, in the presence of holiness and exceptional virtue, according to people, Guardian Angels can appear in images, dreams and visions to their wards in their true appearance. But at the same time, such people most often move away from worldly life and are busy with spirituality and charity.
If you are interested in who your Guardian Angel is, turn to the Bible, it explains that he is invisible to a person and appears in full form only once in a lifetime - to accompany a person to the Kingdom of God on the difficult final journey.
Orthodox memo with an image of an Angel and a short prayer
Historical facts are categorical; until the eleventh century, the image of the Guardian Angel was invisible and was not depicted on icons. Subsequently, the detailing of Byzantine icons began and the first prototypes of young men with white-winged images, slender bodies, wrapped in white clothes and blurred faces appeared.
The Angel always holds a cross and a naked sword in his hands, which caused a lot of controversy and debate. Even later, Angels began to be depicted with more distinct faces, but how the church justifies this question is a free image, since no one has seen the original and can only guess.
Wishes for the journey and bedtime
I wish with all my heart that your Guardian Angel will always be there and not retreat for a minute, not allowing you to take a step in the wrong direction and always guiding you on the path of light and goodness. May the Lord give you strength every day, help you in all your endeavors and give you a happy destiny. I also wish that faith never, even in difficult moments, leaves your heart, and that your soul is always filled with joy!
May the strong hand of the Lord protect you from troubles and all kinds of misfortunes! I wish that God’s boundless love will light a flame of hope in your heart! Be patient and don’t give up, and the Almighty will help you find immense happiness and share it with others!
I wish you an easy journey! Let it pass quickly and unnoticed, and you will meet kind and sympathetic people. May your guardian angel always be there and help you in any situation. Bon Voyage!
May your day pass into oblivion, may mystery and peace accompany your complete rest, and may your Guardian Angel give you hope, give you strength and guide you on the true path. I wish that God’s grace provides you with protection and envelops you in love and fidelity. I would like to wish that with the arrival of a new day, all worries, worries and sorrows will disappear along with the passing of the darkness.
Good night wishes
I wish you a good, good, blessed night. Let the past day take all the hardships and troubles with it, and in your soul there will only remain gratitude to the Lord for the useful experience acquired and the necessary wisdom. May God grant us all to wake up in vigorous, good health and with immaculate thoughts. May the Guardian Angels protect us from all tragedies and troubles.
Who is my Guardian Angel - how to meet my patron?
At that moment when a person wonders who is my Guardian Angel and how to get to know him, somewhere an Angel smiles, because he is not only familiar, but also knows absolutely everything about his ward. After all, he appears for the first time in the maternity hospital at the baby’s first breath, and follows near the child, and then the adult throughout life.
But if you have never addressed the Guardian Angel before and are planning to do it for the first time, prepare in this way: adjust your clothes and your appearance, learn a prayer to the Guardian Angel or prepare the text of the prayer, find a secluded quiet place and, while reading the prayer, imagine an image your Angel. Treat him with respect, do not ask for material benefits and do not have selfish intentions.
Remember that the Angel can hear not only your words, but also your thoughts. And, therefore, you cannot deceive him by asking for one thing and wanting something else. In this case, the Angel may become angry and, instead of helping, cast his sword of justice. And then, in troubles and suffering, you can only guess how you angered your heavenly patron.
Prayer to the protector
A daily prayer addressed to an angel is one of the important prayers.
Help from a protector will become even more significant if you say prayer words daily. The prayer should begin and end with thanksgiving to the defender for listening, protecting, helping.
Then you can ask for success in all righteous deeds of the coming day, ask for cheerfulness and health for yourself and your loved ones. If you want to pray at night, then do it. You can pray out loud or mentally at any time, but sincerely, with an open soul.
Birthday prayer
Be sure to pray to the Angel on your birthday, thank him for accompanying you and protecting you throughout your life. An icon of your patron, in front of which you will pray, should be in the home of every Christian.
Prayer:
“Oh, holy angel, interceding before our Creator for my soul, my body and my life! Do not leave me and do not depart from me for all my sins. I ask you, do not let the evil demon take possession of my soul and my body. Strengthen my soul and direct it to the true path. I ask you, angel of God and guardian of my soul, forgive me all the sins with which I have offended you throughout my unrighteous life. Forgive all my sins that I committed on the past day, and protect me on the new day. Save my soul from various temptations, so that I do not anger our Creator. I ask you, pray for me before our Creator, so that His mercy and peace of mind may come to me. Amen".
Who is my Guardian Angel - how many patrons can there be?
For those who are not familiar with the scripture, or are superficially familiar, it seems that to the question who is my Guardian Angel, the answer is simple. After all, it is important to find one Angel, he is the patron. But this thinking is not entirely correct. One Guardian Angel has several wards at once and at the same time they never intersect with each other. Moreover, according to scripture, one person can also have several Guardian Angels, and the more decent and kind a person is, the purer his intentions and thoughts, the more Guardians he has.
We know, from the stories of eyewitnesses, that slightly different images came to them at different times, and the voices were either male or female. The holy elders also said that not one Guardian Angel appeared to them, but several. And at the moment of revelations, the Angels reported that a person can have several Angel patrons at once.
This is how the Bright Angel is depicted. In his right hand he has a cross, in his left - a sword in a sheath
The most striking example was St. Nicholas, who lived the unique life of a successful rich man with a kind, open heart and good intentions. He was called the Wonderworker long before his death, and his memory has been passed on from mouth to mouth for centuries. According to his confessions, he had 27 Guardian Angels who helped him create earthly blessings for his brothers in need.
On each shoulder of a person there is one Angel... or two
Popular legends say that on the right shoulder or behind it there is a righteous Angel, and on the left side there is an evil associate of Satan. Therefore, people do not spit over their right shoulder, so as not to offend their guardian, and spit over their left shoulder, in order to express contempt for the demon and to please the Angel.
Of course, literally no one is sitting on our shoulders. The Scripture says that the Lord himself is at the right hand of the righteous. This is a figurative expression meaning that he is always with us. Satan doesn't sleep either. But in order not to fall under its influence, you need to not spit over your left shoulder, but resist temptations.
Nothing is known for sure about the exact number of Guardian Angels helping an individual person. There is an opinion that only one Angel is given for life. But it is quite possible that one Angel takes care of several people at once.
Who is my Guardian Angel and what is his name?
Another trembling question that many are trying to answer. Wondering who is my Guardian Angel and what is his name? This issue should be approached wisely and without undue enthusiasm. You can express a desire to know the name of the patron, but it is not a mandatory factor in communication with the Guardian.
In prayers you should address the patron “My Guardian Angel”, “My Guardian”, “My patron”, “My protector”. But you can address him by name only if you have established a relationship with the Angel so much that he revealed his name.
If you have been communicating with your Guardian Angel for some time and feel a connection, ask if you can address him by name. Ask in prayer if the Angel wants to reveal his name. At the same time, it is important to listen as much as possible and delve into the essence of what is happening, because the name can be strikingly different from the names familiar to our ears.
And another important point - the name of the Patron Angel is a very intimate and personal part of your communication; discussing it with others, and especially in the bustle of the world, is not allowed.
At the same time, a close connection with the Guardian is very, very useful for a person. After all, being under the close attention of an Angel, a person cannot be jinxed or damaged. But remember, Angels are fair and do not allow betrayal and lies.
We hope we have lifted the curtain and you have learned a little more about Guardian Angels and will definitely establish contact with your patrons in the future. And in conclusion, we suggest watching a video about Guardian Angels.
You can tell fortunes and get advice from an Angel online
Some sites offer fortune telling in which Angels supposedly participate. For example, the Angel Tarot deck is used for this. It is believed that with the help of fortune telling on cards you can get advice or a forecast for the future from the Guardian Angel himself.
How reliable can this method of communication be?
Communication with otherworldly forces through magical rituals makes a person vulnerable to the effects of cruel and merciless demonic forces.
And here is what Archpriest Alexy Spassky, rector of the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Merciful” at the Morozov Children’s Hospital in Moscow, answers to the question regarding fortune telling:
No one knows the future except God, who exists outside the categories of time. And since a person is free, he himself creates his own future, then it is impossible to find out what he will do in a particular situation... But this desire to “know the future” is used by demons - fallen spirits who, wanting to destroy a person, mislead him and deceive him . Through fortune telling, they tell a person what they need for their purposes, trying to destroy the one who begins to believe their answers to fortune telling.
Therefore, if a person takes these predictions seriously, then he can get into trouble... It’s one thing to read an astrological forecast out of nothing to do, and another thing to do special actions aimed at fortune telling, which are directly forbidden to Christians as an appeal to dark forces.
The Church directly says that fortune telling is a sin.
Angels in painting. Karl Bryullov. "Flying Angel Mourning the Victims of the Inquisition"
