According to the Saints, each person can have only one heavenly patron
| Name day of Elijah according to the Orthodox calendar | Guardian angel |
| 01.01 | Egyptian Martyr, Muromets, Pechersk |
| 21.01 | Egyptian hermit. |
| 25.01 | Miracle Worker. |
| 27.01 | Venerable Martyr of Sinai. |
| 13.02 | Venerable Martyr Ardunis. |
| 01.03 | Egyptian, Caesarea. (Palestinian). |
| 10.04 | Persian. |
| 02.08 | prophet Elijah, prophet Theishbite, righteous Chavchavadze. |
| 30.08 | Venerable Martyr of Calabria. |
| 26.09 | Martyr of Tomsk (Kyustendzhiysky). |
| 30.09 | Martyr of Tyre. |
| 16.04 | Rev. |
| 17.04 | Georgian. |
The main patrons are:
- Elijah the prophet. A zealous champion of the purity of faith in the kingdom of Israel, a formidable denouncer of idolatry. He performed many miracles to bring the dishonest king to reason.
- Ilya Muromets. Until the age of 30 he was paralyzed. Received healing from 3 prophetic elders. He became famous for his military exploits, protecting the Russian people and restoring justice.
- Ilia Ardunis. Prudent, with a kind heart. At the temptation of the devil, he once renounced his faith in Christ. But he soon repented. Wanting to atone for his sin, he went to Mount Athos, where he spent 8 years alone. There he decided to wash away this crime with his own blood. With the blessing of the priest, he went to his native lands and in front of a crowd of Turks called himself a Christian. He was severely beaten and handed over to the judge, who sentenced the man to be burned. During the execution, the fire did not even touch Elijah's body.
The feast is a secondary part of the holiday. Therefore, you should not worry if the day of the angel Elijah, according to the church calendar, falls on Lent.
On this day, it is necessary to remember your heavenly patron, so that he does not forget about his ward. After all, it is not delicious food, but communion and prayers that cleanse the soul , setting it in a calm, peaceful mood.
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If you were invited to Ilya’s name day, then it is better to prepare for this holiday. First, you need to find out the character traits and interests of the birthday boy, since he often seems cold and withdrawn to people. But in reality this is not entirely true.
About the character of Ilya
Ilya is called a man of noble thoughts. He is a devoted and reliable friend, resourceful, and sociable. He has an excellent memory and looks at things objectively. The man is easy-going and knows how to approach people. Excessive gullibility often becomes a source of problems for a young person.
After all, even heightened intuition does not help him avoid trouble.
It's easy to offend a person. But the guy doesn’t show his worries, he doesn’t want to be considered weak.
With age, Ilya’s character changes a little:
- Childhood. The boy is kind-hearted by nature, direct and open. He enjoys helping his mother and father with household chores. Strives to be independent. He doesn't stand out among his peers. Does not have stress resistance. For this reason, overvoltage should be avoided. Parents need to direct their child’s energy to noble goals. Otherwise, their son may fall under bad influence.
- Youth. The guy continues to strive for knowledge. However, he prefers independent study to boring lessons. He likes to spend time with his father and make things with his own hands.
- Man. Adult Ilya is a thrifty, practical and thorough young man. Tries to follow the moral and ethical principles established in society. He has perseverance and patience. The listed qualities help him overcome difficulties and confidently climb the career ladder. But a balanced man can sometimes lose his temper. To avoid emotional outbursts, you need to learn to relax mentally and physically. But Ilya knows no rest, because he is constantly building his happy future, forgetting about today.
Holy Prophet Elijah, commemoration date: August 2
He was born in Thesbia of Gilead 900 years before the coming of Jesus Christ. The memories of St. Epiphanius of Cyprus about the birth of this child have been preserved. Elijah's father, Sovakh, saw in a "subtle dream" how various righteous men welcomed the birth of this baby. And what's more, they swaddled him with fire.
From a young age, the boy decided to devote himself to the Lord. He settled in the desert, fasted very strictly, and prayed incessantly. God called him to prophesy during the reign of King Ahab of Israel.
At this time, the Israeli people withdrew from a righteous life, forgot God, and sank more and more into pagan darkness. Trying to bring the Israelis to reason, the holy prophet Elijah began to denounce the wicked king Ahab, he called on the ruler to repent. But the king did not even want to listen to him. And then the prophet said that as punishment for such an indecent life and unwillingness to repent, there would be neither rain nor even dew on the land of Israel for three years. A great drought will cover this area. And only through the prayer of the prophet can this stop.
Terrible days began for the Israeli people, drought, famine... One day, the prophet Elijah, by God's providence, visited a poor widow in Sarepta of Sidon, who was preparing to die by starvation with her children. Elijah asked her to make him a flatbread from the leftover flour and butter. The widow complied with the honorable guest's request.
Since then, through the prayer of Saint Elijah, the supply of food provisions in this house has never been exhausted throughout the famine. At the same time, the prophet performed another miracle - the resurrection of the deceased son of this widow.
As soon as three difficult years had passed for the people of Israel, the Lord sent his prophet to King Ahab. The saint ordered to gather all the inhabitants on Mount Carmel. He proposed to build two altars: one for pagan idols, and the other for the True God. All people will have to worship that altar on which righteous fire will fall from heaven. And those who do not recognize this will be subject to death.
The pagans were the first to approach their altar. For dozens of hours they asked their idols to send fire, but this did not happen. When it was already dark, the prophet Elijah erected his altar of 12 stones. (according to the number of tribes of Israel). Through the prayer of the saint, fire came down from heaven, admonishing all the lost. Many cried and said that there is no other God but the True One!
The Prophet Elijah killed all the pagan priests and made his petitions for the gift of rain. God heard the prayers of the righteous man. The sky opened and a heavy downpour finally wet the land of Israel.
After this, King Ahab admitted his actions were erroneous and sinful. He began to repent, but his wife Jezebel could not come to terms with this and threatened to kill the holy prophet. The Prophet Elijah retired to the kingdom of Judah and began to ask God for death for himself. Then the Lord’s Angel appeared to him and began to strengthen him and instruct him so that he would move on. This journey to Mount Horeb lasted forty days and nights. Here he settled in a cave. Saint Elijah waited in it for a storm, an earthquake, a terrible flame... and after that the Lord Himself appeared to him. It was revealed to the prophet Eli that he had saved 7 thousand faithful servants of God, those who did not worship Baal. For such ardent faith and confession, Elijah was taken to heaven alive, without suffering bodily death.
Before this, Elijah “anointed” the prophet Elisha for prophetic ministry. It was he who witnessed Saint Elias ascend to heaven in a chariot of fire. According to the covenants of the church, it is the prophet Elijah who will become the harbinger of the Terrible Second Coming of Christ. During the sermon he will die physically.
Icon of the Holy Prophet Elijah
Compatibility with partners
Ilya is caring and attentive. He is kind to women. His beloved must be smart and sincere. He rarely pays attention to appearance.
A man is repulsed by assertive and rude girls who try to force their partner into rigid boundaries. For him, love is something inviolable, sacred.
For the sake of his beloved, he is ready for rash actions, romantic follies. After the wedding, the attitude towards the wife does not change.
But an unsuccessful union can unsettle Ilya, make him an insecure, rude person. Therefore, he needs to carefully approach the choice of his future wife .
History of the origin of the name
The name Ilya came to us from the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Israeli name Eliyahu, which means “believer,” “my god,” or “the power of God.” It is also believed that this name is a Russian interpretation of the biblical name Elijah, which was borne by one of the prophets of the Old Testament. According to this version, the name takes on the meaning of “the fortress of the Lord.”
The Russian name Ilya is derived from the name of the prophet Elijah
Whether from the city of Murom, or from that village or Karachaev, there was a heroic trip here.
A good fellow rides out from here, an old Cossack and Ilya Muromets, rides out on his own good horse, and rides out in a forged saddle. Onega epics recorded by A.F. Hilferding in the summer of 1871
https://www.byliny.ru/content/text/tri-poezdki-ilyi
Ilya Muromets - Orthodox saint, hero, one of the main characters of Russian epics that arose in the 12th–13th centuries
Name compatibility
Alexandra finds in Ilya a source of inspiration, who fully supports her aspirations for change. The guy wins the girl's heart with his courage. Anna attracts a man with similar thoughts and goals. Their marriage is an excellent symbiosis of passion and love, tenderness and care.
Victoria is ideal for a young man. There is no lie or self-interest in their union. Ilya is unable to resist the spirituality and enchanting beauty of a woman. Daria and her husband share common values:
- self-development;
- family.
This helps the marriage smooth out conflict situations.
Evgenia and her husband sometimes lack romance, but they always find the same points of support. Before making a serious decision, the couple discusses for a long time possible options for solving the problem. They need time to get closer and strengthen their relationship. Ekaterina values Ilya’s decisiveness and honesty; he values her ability to yield.
The guy’s union with Inna is considered exemplary. They have a complete idyll, feelings of jealousy, suspicions of treason do not even arise. The man’s relationship with Kira is particularly selfless. The basis of their connection is not momentary passion, but inner peace, endless confidence in each other.
A man is not bored with Margarita. Her optimism and faith in the future calm him down and make him happier. Family life with Nina proceeds in rosy tones, without disappointments or grief. In a marriage with Emilia, everyone retains their individuality. The guy becomes a friend and helper for his beloved , the girl helps the groom understand himself and achieve inner balance.
Name forms
Name abbreviation: Ilya.
Diminutive options: Ilyusha, Ilyushenka, Ilyusya, Ilyunya, Ilenka, Lyunya.
Ilyusha is one of the diminutive versions of the name Ilya
Related names: Elijah, Ilyas, Elias, Eli, Elia, Illesh.
Church version of the name: Elijah.
What patronymics are formed from the name Ilya: Ilyinichna, Ilyich.
In the international passport, the name Ilya is written as ILIA.
According to the latest transliteration rules, the name Ilya is written as ILIA
Patronymics that successfully combine with the name Ilya: Andreevich, Alexandrovich, Borisovich, Viktorovich, Vadimovich, Germanovich, Dmitrievich, Demidovich, Nikolaevich, Olegovich, Petrovich, Romanovich, Yuryevich.
Nicknames for social networks: Ilia, Ilja, Ilya, Ilusha, Iluha, Iluxa.
In Gorokhovaya Street, in one of the large houses, the population of which would be equal to the entire county town, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov was lying in bed in his apartment in the morning.
<…> Lying down for Ilya Ilyich was neither a necessity, like that of a sick person or like a person who wants to sleep, nor an accident, like that of someone who is tired, nor a pleasure, like that of a lazy person: it was his normal state. Ivan Goncharov “Oblomov”
https://ilibrary.ru/text/475/p.1/index.html
Ilya Oblomov preferred to spend most of his life on the couch, which does not correspond to the characteristics of the name Ilya
Table: the name Ilya in foreign languages
| Language | Writing | Transliteration |
| Arab | ايليا | Ilya |
| Azerbaijani | Ilyas | Ilyas |
| English | Ilya | Ilya |
| Armenian | Իլյա | Ilya |
| Belorussian | Ilya, Illya, Ilya | Ilya, Ilya |
| Bulgarian | Or me | Ilya |
| Hungarian | Illes | Illes |
| Greek | Ηλίας | Ilya |
| Georgian | ილია | ilia |
| Hebrew | אליהו | Ilya |
| Spanish | Elias | Elias |
| Italian | Elia | Elia |
| Chinese | 伊利亚 | Yīlì yǎ |
| Korean | 일리아 | Ilya |
| German | Elias | Elias |
| Norwegian | Elias | Elias |
| Polish | Eliasz | Eliasz |
| Portuguese | Elias | Elias |
| Serbian | Ilija, Ilija | Ilya |
| Thai | อิลยา | Xil yā |
| Tatar | Ilyas | Ilyas |
| Turkish | Ilyas | Ilyas |
| Ukrainian | Illya | Ilya |
| French | Elie | Elie |
| Hindi | इल्या | Ilyā |
| Czech | Elias | Elias |
| Swedish | Elias | Elias |
| Japanese | イリヤ | Iriya |
Birthday gifts
The most powerful amulets are those given as gifts or inherited. Therefore, on your name day, you can give a talisman made of diamond or crystal. Silver items are also suitable as a surprise. Crystal protects the house from ill-wishers and evil thoughts entering it. Diamond protects its owner from bad influences, brings good luck, and ensures success in any endeavor. Silver attracts financial well-being and heals the soul. Metal recognizes and absorbs negative energy.
It is better to choose yellow or black gifts. The first shade will help you calm down and establish balance, the second will help you find your soulmate.
Symbols and talismans in astrology
Astrological characteristics of the name Ilya:
- Patron planets: Sun, Saturn, Mars.
- Zodiac signs: Capricorn, Taurus.
- Name color: bright red, yellow.
- Stone: fire opal, diamond.
- Plant: cornflower, cabbage, pansy.
- Trees: elm, birch.
- Animal: crab, duck.
- Bird: nightingale.
- Time of year: spring.
- Day of the week: Monday.
Astrologers advise parents not to name their heirs after Ilya if they were born under the signs of Aries, Gemini, Scorpio or Virgo.
