The calendar remembers St. Helen's Day 9 times...
What date means the name day of a particular woman?
This is determined by the following factors:
- if the girl’s parents (or the girl herself, who was baptized as an adult) chose a church name in honor of a certain saint, she will honor her date;
- if a girl’s birthday falls on the date of commemoration of the saint (give or take a few days), and she bears her name, then the saint herself will certainly be her personal patron - in this case they say that the birthday coincides with the day of the angel, as was customary in old times;
- in other cases, the date of veneration of the saint is chosen, which in the calendar is closest to the name day of your friend Elena.
Helen Martyr
Her church remembers twice a year: January 28 and June 8.
Almost no information about the life of this saint has been preserved. It is only known that she was the daughter of one of the later apostles (Althea of the 70) and suffered for not hiding her faith in the Lord and Jesus. The pagans stoned the girl.
Elena of Constantinople
She is also remembered twice: on March 19 and June 3.
Queen Equal to the Apostles, mother of Emperor Constantine.
The saint was born near Constantinople around 250 AD. She was very devout and spread the Christian faith not only in her own country, but also in other countries.
At the age of 80, I felt that I had to go to Jerusalem on a pilgrimage. There, the queen organized excavations, during which a cross was discovered on which the Son of God was crucified.
The church had been looking for this shrine for a long time, so its discovery was immediately called a good sign. The date of the discovery of the shrine (Exaltation of the Cross) is celebrated annually on September 27. This is one of the twelve holidays.
The Life-Giving Cross (so named because touching the wood healed the sick) was solemnly brought to Constantinople.
Saint Helena also founded many churches (among which is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher).
On icons he is depicted with a cross (often together with his son Constantine).
Elena Diveevskaya
The day of veneration of this saint is June 10.
Reverend Elena Diveevskaya (or Manturova) was born in the Russian Empire into the family of a titular councilor. She took monastic vows as a ryassophore, that is, she became a nun. She died of illness.
Elena (Princess Olga)
Her day is July 24th.
The saint is called Helen of Russia, although she was a Russian princess and lived long before the emergence of the country of Russia in the form in which it exists now.
Olga was the wife of the Kyiv prince Oleg Rurikovich and the mother of Prince Svyatoslav the Brave. Widowed, she ruled in Kievan Rus until her son came of age.
She converted to Christianity in Constantinople when her country was predominantly pagan.
She built the first church in Kyiv, raised her grandson Vladimir in Christian traditions (and, perhaps, it was thanks to Saint Olga that he subsequently made his decision to baptize all of Rus').
Years of life: 890-969. She was canonized in 1547.
She is often depicted with an angry face, because she became famous not only for her holiness, but also (previously) for her merciless revenge on the Drevlyans for the death of her husband.
Elena Astashkina
Her church date is August 10th.
Nun, venerable martyr, new martyr. Canonized in 2000.
Born into a peasant family in the Russian Empire, she became a nun in 1913. After long ordeals (the Soviet government closed their monastery, and Elena Vasilyevna was forced to move several times) she was arrested in 1937.
After being accused of counter-revolutionary activities, the nun was shot.
Important: this saint can only be the patroness of women born no earlier than 2000!
Elena Chernova
Her day is September 17th.
New Martyr, canonized in 2006.
She was executed for her faith in 1943.
Elena Serbskaya
Her holiday is November 12th.
Reverend Queen. The French princess was given as a husband to the King of Serbia.
Having been widowed, she built temples and cathedrals, organized the copying of holy books, and created a shelter-school for poor girls (where they were not only educated, but also provided with a rich dowry). In her old age she took monastic vows. Her monastic name is Elizabeth.
Patron Saints
Saint Helena was born in the 3rd century AD. in one of the provinces of Rome. She actively spread Christianity and participated in excavations. She is credited with finding the Holy Sepulcher and the life-giving cross. That is why you can see Elena holding a cross in her hands on icons. She was actively involved in charitable activities, thanks to her, schools, churches and hospitals were built in the city.
The saint tried to make the life of every resident better: she redeemed the debts of the poor, freed the innocent from prison. Princess Olga, who was named Elena at baptism, took no less active part in the lives of her subjects. She became a Christian even before she was baptized in Rus', built churches, and helped the suffering.
What should I give this woman?
Typical Elena is a practical girl/woman who respects quality things. Therefore, giving her outright tinsel, that is, a bright, but cheap thing that will break tomorrow, is not the best idea.
Choose for her:
- something necessary that she is currently dreaming of (it’s not a big deal if it’s even a saucepan, but it’s exactly the volume and made of the material that is most relevant for her kitchen);
- a certificate to a good store for bed linen, expensive dishes, equipment (and the richer the choice there is, the more delighted the birthday girl will be);
- jewelry with a stone selected according to the zodiac sign of this woman (tell the store Elena’s date of birth, and the sellers will unmistakably select such a talisman - by the way, not only a large pendant, but also earrings or a ring will act as an amulet);
- catchy, but not capricious houseplant (Saintpaulia, pelargonium, azalea).
Don't hesitate to ask. But remember: sometimes women are embarrassed to ask for something expensive directly, preferring to gently hint.
So if Elena, as if by chance, starts talking about a tea set she saw in a store, asks you to evaluate a sample of a new French fragrance, or turns on an advertisement for sneakers, but does not say “buy”, do not hesitate - this is the very feminine hint that needs to be caught "between the lines".
The meaning of the name Elena
Many people know that translated from Greek, Elena means radiant, bright, chosen. It is not for nothing that this was the name of the most beautiful woman in Greek mythology - Helen the Beautiful. She surpassed all the goddesses in beauty and got the apple of discord.
By choosing this name for a girl, parents want to make her life bright and sunny, without dark days and bad weather. It seems that the babies named by this name illuminate everything around with their light.
Talismans
- Planet – Mercury.
- Plant – ash, orchid.
- Gemini.
- Color – sunny yellow, rich red, green.
- The animal is cod and deer.
- The stone is chalcedony with gray and blue tints.
Let's summarize...
- Saint Helen's Day occurs 9 times in the Orthodox calendar. At the same time, 7 different saints or martyrs with the same name are commemorated in it.
- Most often, the patron saint of Russian Elena and Lenochek is Elena of Constantinople (this saint can be called the most popular in our country).
- It is better to give women bearing this name something practical and of high quality.
By the way: you can congratulate not only with an expensive gift, but also with something that is not measured in money, but pleases almost more. For example, a song performed by yourself. The words and melody have already been written, this is the original song “Happy Birthday, Elena”:
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Helen in childhood
Lena is a born humanist; she loved to read as a child, thanks to this she has a developed imagination and creativity. Sociable, sincere talkers, they may be shy in unfamiliar company and fear speaking in front of the public. Helens are fidgety, constantly distracted by extraneous matters, while still managing to do everything that is required of them.
They are partial to animals; Elena’s house must have pets. Through them, the girl expresses her compassion, often brings homeless animals; as a child, almost all Lenas dream of being veterinarians or working in a zoo.
Basic character traits
Girls who celebrate their name days on July 24 (with the female names Olga and Elena) stand out for their thoughtfulness, seriousness and some touchiness. Most often, girls are tearful and stubborn. It is worth noting that they are often very proud, and this is not their best trait. At the same time, both Olga and Elena are distinguished by responsibility and high moral qualities. They are always faithful to their spouse, and they choose men who are reliable, strong and smart. For children, both Olga and Elena will become caring and gentle mothers. Friends can rely on them in difficult situations. These girls are good housewives, they are very neat. Olga and Elena are attractive and always take care of their appearance.
How to celebrate a name day
Celebrating a name day is different from a birthday. Lush feasts, toasts and dancing are inappropriate here. On this day it is customary to read prayers of thanks and attend church. If you want to do something nice, gather your closest ones and stay with Elena in a family atmosphere.
- On this date, it is customary to present gifts filled with meaning, closely related to name and character.
- You can choose a box and decoration made of ash, which is the talisman of the name, or give an orchid.
- As for jewelry, it would be very symbolic to present chalcedony.
- The stone is inextricably linked with the name Elena, most often found in purple, gray and blue. Protects from negative energy, brings good luck.
It is possible that celebrating a name day will be a good reason to get together with your family and in the future will help you meet with family and friends more often.
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Characteristics of the birthday girl Olga:
Sacred from the Scandinavian languages. In the male version - Oleg. From Varangian Helga, Helgda.
Olga is a very feminine, pleasant girl to talk to. Somehow you can’t even bring yourself to write “woman” about her. Olga is one of those people about whom they say: a very young girl, a young girl, a girl, a girl, a girl... And when she died, she turned out to be a grandmother.
Olga, like no one else, knows how to create the image of an always young and beautiful woman. She takes care of herself, knows how to do good makeup, dresses tastefully, doesn’t get angry (at least “apparently”), loves to gossip about her friends, although harmlessly, just for flavor.
Olga knows how to beautifully organize any holiday - birthday, New Year and any feast, where she likes to drink, eat deliciously (she can cook well herself), sing, dance, take a walk, she can have several lovers at the same time, and she considers this not cheating, but treatment. The husband, as a rule, knows nothing, loves Olga, is proud of her - after all, Olga is a good housewife, an affectionate wife, a caring mother, beautiful, cheerful, smart Olga can work wherever it is necessary to organize something, get something - in the field of culture, trade , in business.
Olga's physical properties correspond to the pagan and, moreover, rather northern basis of this name. Olgas usually have significant facial features and figure and are rather beautiful, but not delicate; an almost unfeminine strength breathes in them, at least according to modern concepts, and it can even turn into a certain rudeness, roughness of facial features, which would be expressed by rude treatment if Olga did not have intelligence. But her mind is also strong, above average, and moreover, not formal and not abstract, but very flexibly applied to circumstances and finding the most sure way to achieve what you want.
