The name days of Ksenia, Ksyusha, Oksana and Aksinya are celebrated on June 6

Every year Saints with the name Xenia are venerated 7 times. A common female name these days is of ancient Greek origin. Its meanings are “guest”, “foreigner”, “hospitable”. The patroness of this name was Ksenia of Petersburg, who helped the poor, foresaw the future, and also treated the sick.

Origin

One should not be surprised at such different meanings: being at the intersection of trade routes, the Greeks not only were not a closed culture, but, as Apostle Luke , they “didn’t spend their time doing anything better than talking or listening to something new.” "(Acts 17:21). After all, foreigners appeared here often, many even stayed to live.

Xenios is one of the names of Zeus

For this reason, the supreme god of the Greeks also had the nickname “Xenios,” that is, the patron saint of foreigners. In addition, “Xenia” was called:

• the very hospitality shown to foreigners; it had a distinctly religious character - after all, the guest was considered to be under the protection of Zeus;
• gifts for guests; if a person stayed in a house for some time, the owner would certainly present him with such modest gifts - a sign of his favor;
• images of these gifts - frescoes, a kind of still life, have been preserved;
• in addition, the Romans called table poems or short epigrams this way - for example, similar works are known from the poet Valery Martial.

Subsequently, during the Middle Ages, the genre of table “xenias” also spread throughout Western Europe - like the ancient name, especially since it was borne by some famous saints.

Oksana's love and marriage

Oksana Fedorova
Oksana is endowed with charm and sexuality. She is very aware of this and skillfully uses this quality. A woman loves strong men who are able to be her support and support. Therefore, very often adult and experienced partners become her companions. She obeys easily, but God forbid you show jealousy towards her or reproach her for something. Can abruptly break off a relationship and leave forever.

Popularity of the name in Russia and abroad

According to sociologists, it is one of the hundred most popular drinks given to girls. The name especially spread after the glorification of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, beloved by all of Russia, as a saint .

Saint Xenia. Artist A. Prostev.

The name is also popular abroad, but, as a rule, in Greece (this is understandable given the origin), as well as Slavic countries, for example, Serbia and Macedonia. It is not common in the West, and, as a rule, sounds unusual. Many women who bear the name note that residents of Germany, France, and England pronounce it with difficulty, most often distorted - probably due to the peculiarities of languages ​​where such combinations of sounds are not very common.

Revered saints in the Orthodox calendar

There are seven of them in total. The two saints of God were revered even before the division of the Churches into Catholic and Orthodox (1054). Another five are revered only by the Orthodox Church , among them three new martyrs, canonized in recent years.

Holy Blessed Xenia of Petersburg

In Russia she is the most famous. The saint carried out the most difficult feat throughout her entire earthly life - for the sake of the foolishness of Christ. Very young, my mother lost her dearly beloved husband, Andrei, who died not only untimely, but suddenly, without repentance. The widow decided to devote her life to prayer for her husband, a feat of repentance. Putting on his military uniform, the saint wandered through the streets of St. Petersburg, appearing as if devoid of intelligence. She spent all her days, despite the weather, in the open air. Ksenia, despite the protests of her relatives, gave away her property, leaving, in fact, a beggar.

Lifetime portrait of Xenia of Petersburg from the Hermitage

At first they laughed at her, sometimes they even joked cruelly. After a while we noticed:

• the “strange” words she said to this or that person over time turn out to be a secretly expressed prophecy, or an exposure of a secret sin; mother, who herself had no family, arranged more than one marriage, helped in times of trouble, and warned of impending troubles;
• if the blessed woman entered the shop and took something, the merchant’s trade went well all day; and the coachmen vying with each other asked to travel with them at least a little bit - for the same reason: her mere presence became a blessing from God.

When the saint, having lived a long, difficult life, died, miracles literally flowed like a river from her grave.

Chapel of St. Blessed Xenia of Petersburg at the Smolensk Cemetery in St. Petersburg

People took soil from the burial mound and received healings of illnesses. When a stone slab appeared at the burial site, it was also dismantled. Nowadays, the relics of mother are hidden in a chapel - to the left of the entrance to the Smolensk cemetery in St. Petersburg. Here, in a completely non-tourist place, far from the historical center of the city on the Neva, there are always people who still bring their troubles, problems, and joys to “Ksenyushka”.

Reliquary with the relics of Saint Xenia

At the same time, the day and year of the blessed one’s death remained unknown. After her glorification, her memory began to be celebrated on her name day - that is, together with her namesake saint (5th century)

Fate

The meaning of the name Ksenia for a girl gives her an active, energetic character, which does not always have a positive effect on her behavior. Excess energy makes the baby disobedient and capricious, especially if adults are in no hurry to fulfill her children's wishes. She is sympathetic and kind, so instead of punishment, you need to explain to the girl how to do it right.

Little Ksyushenka’s selfishness negatively affects her friendships with other children, so they often refuse to play with her. Then Ksenya begins to love puzzles, riddles, puzzles and construction sets. If she does make friends, she strives to prove herself as a leader. Ksyusha is a non-conflict child, but her heightened sense of justice makes her stand up for those who have been wronged undeservedly. The girl has no problems at school, she is diligent and attentive, which is why teachers like her.

Let's consider what the name Ksyusha means for a girl in adolescence. Having matured, a girl reacts violently if someone hurts her self-esteem. In this case, Ksenia may flare up or start a scandal, and does not cope well with the problems that have befallen her. The girl does not have many friends, and she strives to remain a leader in the company. If her friends recognize Ksenia’s primacy, then she will always stand up for them and support them in every possible way. But she has no truly close friends.

Ksenia is also non-conflict, she tries to avoid a quarrel by any means, but she does not know how to apologize, even if she realizes that she was wrong. Her cheerful disposition, sense of humor and ability to laugh at herself sets the girl apart from her peers. She is beautiful, so Ksenia has fans quite early.

Adult Ksenia is a girl with an independent and independent character. She is confident in herself and knows how to insist on her own. Her straightforwardness often hurts those around her, but Ksyusha herself is vulnerable and touchy. The girl has no authority, she is guided only by her own opinion, is quick-tempered, but quick-witted, takes defeats hard, but savors victories for a long time. Ksenia cannot stand rudeness and violence. Her complex character leads Ksyusha, if not to loneliness, then to a very small number of true friends; she does not know how to trust people. Ksenia prefers evenings with loved ones or family to noisy companies.

Selfishness, jealousy and possessiveness complicate her romantic relationships with men. It is important for Ksenia to feel her own superiority over other people. The girl will not tolerate love affairs for a few days and the role of a mistress; she will begin to trust a man only after she gets to know him well. It is important for her to feel the support of her chosen one, but her partner needs to understand her desire for personal space. Ksenia approaches her choice of spouse responsibly; family is important to her. She cannot stand shouting and rudeness addressed to her, but sometimes she allows herself to raise her voice, believing that her husband can forgive her for this small shortcoming. The girl likes to cook, she is constantly looking for interesting, complex recipes to pamper her family. Ksenia also loves to do handicrafts: sewing, knitting or embroidering, and tries to decorate the house with handmade things. She is a good wife and a caring mother, who is able to take on household chores.

A woman named Ksenia does not strive for fame and recognition; a stable job will be enough for her. She can realize herself as a journalist, writer, artist, designer or lawyer. Her character traits allow her to successfully conduct business.

When is Ksenia’s name day?

The memory of the saints of God is celebrated on different days. Therefore, it all depends on which of them the Christian considers to be her patroness. There are no statutory requirements or a special procedure for choosing which saint to consider “yours.” According to a long-standing tradition, when there are several namesake saints, they try to choose:

• the one whose memory is closest to the birthday;
• it is also possible when one or another saint of God is especially close to the heart; then the choice of the heavenly patroness does not depend on the dates.

Angel Xenia Day in the church calendar

Ancient Christians usually called this not the memory of their heavenly patron, but the day of Baptism: after all, it was then that a person was given a Guardian Angel . Name days (the memory of a beloved saint whose name a Christian bears) were by no means confused with Angel Day; they were special holidays. However, over time, a tradition arose of naming the baptized baby in accordance with which saint was celebrated on the day of the Sacrament - so the day of Baptism and name day were somewhat mixed up. Such confusion can be found even to this day, when both concepts are used as synonyms.

Iconography: Guardian Angel Dates: XIX century. Second half of the 19th century. Material: Wood, oil Dimensions of the icon: height 31 cm, width 25.5 cm Frontal image of a full-length guardian angel.

Thus, if a Christian follows the ancient pious tradition of celebrating the day of Epiphany, her Angel Day will most likely be separate from her name day. If by Angel's Day we understand the memory of a revered saint, then the date of the holiday depends on which of the seven saints is revered as the patroness.

Character

Characteristics of Ksenia by zodiac sign:

• Aries is patient, domineering, hardworking and persistent. These qualities help her to realize herself in her chosen profession. In love relationships, Ksenia, born under the sign of Aries, shows strong jealousy and a sense of ownership. With nagging and scandals, she complicates the life of her man.
• Taurus , like almost all representatives of their sign, strives for a calm and stable life. She is kind, sympathetic, knows how to show sympathy, but keeps her own experiences and emotions under control. In relations with the chosen one, he shows openness and trust, but if he is constantly not around, he breaks off the relationship.
• Gemini is sociable, active, strives to always and everywhere be on time, but does not complete anything. Ksenia-Gemini loves to have fun and be the center of attention. A frivolous attitude persists both in work and in love; the girl does not develop serious relationships with men.
• Cancer is an ever-panicking pessimist, inclined to complain about her hard fate, evil fate and bad luck, and is very capricious. Ksenia, born under the sign of Cancer, has a charm that men value, but her constant pessimism, complaints, causeless jealousy and showdowns repel potential companions.
• Leo - does not like to talk in vain, preferring to do something useful. She will always help her loved ones and provide support, she is completely devoted to her man, but she will never forgive betrayal.
• Virgo is a careerist with business acumen and leadership inclinations. Neglects the organization of his personal life, preferring to devote time to work. If a man can accept that the family will be in second place for Ksenia the Virgo, and her character, she will be happy with him.
• Libra is gentle, frivolous, sensitive, prefers to live here and now, without worrying about tomorrow. Her short-sightedness also extends to personal relationships - Ksenia-Libra chooses men who are not created for a family, so she does not have a serious relationship. The situation will change when she pays attention to a serious, reliable man.
• Scorpio is a narcissistic, hardworking, flattering girl who expects praise for any action. She attaches great importance to words and is able to fall in love with a man only for his ability to give compliments. She becomes a good wife and mother in the family.
• Sagittarius is active, extraordinary with many interesting thoughts in her head. Charming, feminine, men like her.
• Capricorn is smart, practical, always ready to help others without any benefit for herself, does not like to attract attention. In relationships with loved ones, Ksenia-Capricorn is open and monogamous by nature.
• Aquarius is a talented girl, an interesting conversationalist, but sometimes in a conversation she can provoke scandals. She loves loneliness, although she does not suffer from a lack of fans; it is difficult for her to build love relationships.
• Pisces is a dreamy, melancholic young lady with high self-esteem. She prefers to adapt to the situation, is lazy, lives in a world of fantasy, ignoring reality. She knows how to please men, but these romances are mostly short-lived. Needs a strong and responsible companion.