Saint Valentine in Orthodoxy: name day and angel day according to the Orthodox calendar, Holy Great Martyr Valentine of Caesarea, life

Holy Martyr Valentine - Pious Christian

An ordinary girl, originally from Egypt, deeply believed in the true God and prayed earnestly. She considered herself a follower of Christ.

During the persecution of Christians, she was mercilessly tortured. Refusing to worship the pagan gods, she boldly came to Firmilian for trial. He ordered the girl to be beaten in the ribs and tortured, after which she was executed.

Today, when the church honors the memory of the saint, we understand that she remains a shining example of piety and courage for everyone.

Akathist to Blessed Valentina of Minsk

Kontakion 1

Chosen by God to preserve the Orthodox faith during the days of persecution on the lands of our Fatherland, a song of praise is offered to our blessed mother Valentino. But you, who have boldness towards the Lord, deliver us from spiritual and physical evils, and with tenderness we call to you: Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly comforts all who come to you.

Ikos 1 The wondrous angel of White Rus', reveal the Creator to all creation, turn erring people to the path of repentance and call them to serve the Truth. In the same way, we, thanking God, glorify you as our enlightener and intercessor, and earnestly cry out to you: Rejoice, wonderful chosen one of Divine Providence; Rejoice, beautiful star of the church firmament. Rejoice, glorious adornment of the Belarusian lands; Rejoice, sweet consolation for our souls. Rejoice, never-ending intercession for us; Rejoice, unquenchable flame of prayer. Rejoice, never-ceasingly magnifying Mother of God; Rejoice, having been taught by Her to love everyone unfeignedly. Rejoice, blessed Valentina, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 2

You joyfully contemplated, blessed mother, the beauty of God’s world, and you had great love for people, from your childhood years you thanked God for everything with the angelic song: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Possessing a Divine mind, dear Valentino, from your birth you have strived to please the Lord through labor, faith and prayer. While still a child, she planted a spruce tree, even as she grew into a strong tree in the image of the Cross. But we, seeing the sign of God’s blessing on your labors, cry out with voices of praise: Rejoice, good branch of the root of the pious; Rejoice, sisters of a silent nature. Rejoice, confirmed in the faith by your father’s prayers; Rejoice, wise matter in love for God, saints and neighbors. Rejoice, having tasted the sweetness of heaven by reading the Word of God; Rejoice, you who generously gave tenderness and devotion to your relatives. Rejoice, you who meekly fulfilled the commandment of obedience to your parents; Rejoice, calling us to fulfill the commands of God. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 3

Strengthened by the power of the Most High, on a journey with your parent to the city of Kronstadt, Saint Panteleimon appeared to you and said: “Pray without ceasing!” And you lifted up your pure childish prayers to God, and the ship was freed from sinking, and people hurried to the Creator and Savior with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having much zeal for the Lord, you, blessed one, came to the shepherd of Kronstadt, seeing in you the chosen vessel of God, bless you, good maiden, and talk with you. We, seeing your spiritual ascent from strength to strength, with reverence to you we cry: Rejoice, you who has been cared for by priests since infancy; Rejoice, sacredly revered by the honest elders. Rejoice, you who have loved prayer from childhood; Rejoice, you who labored unceasingly for the Lord. Rejoice, correcting the careless and lazy; Rejoice, you who encourage us to do things for the glory of God. Rejoice, you who received the gift of healing from Christ; Rejoice, you who glorified God with miracles. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 4

Having escaped the storm of passions, Saint Valentino, and having received the blessing of God and honest parents, with love and humility you created a small church of a pious family, setting an example for everyone to be virtuous and meek wives who help their husbands and sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Having heard the Christ-imitating life of the God-bearing and great fathers, with humility and trust in the mercy of God, you faced the deplorable earthly loss of your relatives and your good husband. The Lord did not give you children according to the flesh, but spiritual children, having been found in abundance by God’s care, like you, their spiritual mother, earnestly exclaim: Rejoice, teacher of piety; Rejoice, accuser of secret sins. Rejoice, patroness of large families; Rejoice, proud wives before humble spouses. Rejoice, you who save idle women from sin; Rejoice, preserving the babies in the womb with their mothers. Rejoice, quenching the wrath of God with your prayers; Rejoice, directing our minds and hearts to Heaven. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 5

You have become like a godly star, mother Valentino: imitating the feat of blessed Xenia, you have been awarded the bliss of heaven for your great humility and patience of sorrows. Now, in the presence of the saints, sing praises to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing you as an Angel of God, who loved the blessedness of the Gospel with all your heart, I came to you, unable to walk, seeking prayers from you. According to the word of Christ, you did not drive away those who came to you, but you zealously served the salvation of man. Teach us, too, with a pure heart to glorify the Lord, who cry to you: Rejoice, you who hid your holiness with parables; Rejoice, you who clearly answered secret questions. Rejoice, gently reproaching the greedy and stingy; Rejoice, you who affirm the good deeds of the faithful. Rejoice, you who wove flowers and ribbons with prayer; Rejoice, you who gave to all who came; Rejoice, together with blessed Xenia you were magnified on the same day; Rejoice, shaming the God-fighters with the holy Matrona. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 6

The preacher of the faith of Christ and Christian piety, righteous Valentino, you were not afraid of the storm against God, but having risen to the feat of confession, you strengthened the souls of many who mourn and those in the darkness of despair, singing to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone in your weak flesh with the light of heaven, Saint Valentino, when you followed Christ with the wisest foolishness, patience and suffering. For this reason, the Lord showed you the source of grace to suffering people, when he destroyed the temples of the land of Minsk. We please you with these titles: Rejoice, you who showed the power of God in human weakness; Rejoice, you who served for the salvation of the Belarusian people. Rejoice, you who did not accept bribes for healings; Rejoice, having contemplated the Lord with a pure heart. Rejoice, having trampled persecution for the Truth through the feat of foolishness; Rejoice, you who showed the height of monasticism in the worldly world. Rejoice, having betrayed the will of God to yourself; Rejoice, you who reveal the will of the Lord. Rejoice, blessed Valentina, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 7

Although the good Lord enriched our country with grace and gave an image to those who want to be saved, moving you with the Holy Spirit to a great sorrowful and godly life, you surprised not only people on earth, but also Angels in Heaven. Bearing human hardships every day without complaint, sweeten our souls with love, and let us sing with you to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Seeing you as a new chosen one of God, the elders of the church come to you from afar, finding in you a storehouse of wisdom and Divine revelations. Enlighten us too, with faith in your gracious help to those crying out: Rejoice, honorable praise to the Church; Rejoice, Guardian Angel's amusement. Rejoice, you who wisely strengthen those who strive in spiritual endeavors; Rejoice, you who teach singers to praise the Lord purely. Rejoice, you who endlessly help the builder of God’s temples; Rejoice, through your prayers you deliver us from vanity and passions. Rejoice, you who send down useful thoughts in a perplexed hour of sadness; Rejoice, you who protect those who stand before you and those who pray from troubles. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 8

Wanderers who exist on this earth, the enemy always tempts us, so that we may not reach the heavenly Fatherland. Help us, cleanse us from all filth, so that the paths of our lives may be corrected, so that the Judge will not shame us at His unhypocritical and terrible Judgment. Pray for us, all-blessed Valentino, that we may rejoice with you: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

With all your thoughts you were at the Lord's side, and even to the Mother of Mercy, the Queen of Heaven, you brought tender singing, akathists of honor instructing everyone before Her icons. The same to you, the warm prayer book for us to the Most Blessed One, we cry, righteous Valentino: Rejoice, chanting the glory of the Ever-Virgin every day; Rejoice, you who sacredly honor the miraculous icons of the Most Pure One. Rejoice, having reverently decorated your house with the image of Akhtyrsky; Rejoice, you who through the prayers of the Mother of God endured a thirtieth year of repose. Rejoice, comforted by the angelic wing in illness; Rejoice, you who have been honored with a heavenly visit to the earth. Rejoice, you who shone on your bed with angelic purity; Rejoice, you who helped the sick with inexhaustible patience. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who soon consoles all who come to you

Kontakion 9

All the angelic nature was amazed at the feat of your wondrous reclining: on your bed, as on a high pillar, soaring in spirit to Heaven, from the Spirit prophesying and giving purpose by the power of God, you let go of no one from yourself, weary and inconsolable. We, marveling at such your life, sing to the Almighty God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The prophets of many things will not be able to sing the strength of your love, blessed one, for you appeared as a child-loving mother to those who mourn in the difficult time of war, you offered prayers for our army, asking for help and intercession from the Lord. And now beg Him to preserve the country in peace, to fill our hearts with love, and let us gratefully call upon you: Rejoice, life and death of the warriors, our defenders, who receives sight; Rejoice, you who labor in earnest prayer for your departed relatives. Rejoice, instilling the peace of Christ in souls of little faith; Rejoice, thou who teachest keep the breath of life. Rejoice, you who showed love for the earthly Fatherland; Rejoice, having surprised everyone with the greatness of your feat. Rejoice, you who preached the apostolic faith; Rejoice, you who have acquired the Kingdom through mercy. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly comforts all who come to you.

Kontakion 10

If you want to be saved from the various misfortunes of this world, you righteous Valentino, a powerful prayer book, we call on God: be an irresistible protector for us from enemies visible and invisible and a helper in needs and sorrows, deliver us through your intercession from fierce troubles and temptations, so we glorify God with a victorious song : Alleluia

Ikos 10

You were a strong wall to everyone during the days of your life, blessed Valentino. For this reason, your burial place will become a spiritual refuge for those who seek consolation in this sorrowful world. Knowing the grace-filled healer, we now come to your holy tomb, and from it the gratuitous healings of our souls and bodies are accepted, we give thanksgiving singing: Rejoice, shining brightly with the rays of glorious miracles; Rejoice, you who wonderfully open the eyes of the blind. Rejoice, thou who providest those deprived of sense with a sound mind; Rejoice, you who give deliverance to those who are mad. Rejoice, healer of all cruel ailments; Rejoice, you who teach chastity to our children. Rejoice, hardened heart softener; Rejoice, freeing you from the snares of the enemy. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who quickly consoles all who come to you

Kontakion 11

With akathist singing we magnify you, our mentor, brightly celebrating your holy memory. You mercifully hear this little prayer, so that the Lord Jesus Christ may number us among the wise virgins, joyfully singing to Him: Alleluia

Ikos 11

Spiritual lamp, filled with the oil of grace, not hidden under a bushel, Saint Valentino, may the name of the Lord be glorified in you! Illuminate the path to salvation for us, strengthen us in faith and hope, ask for reason and piety from God, and with love we call to you: Rejoice, image of true humility; Rejoice, mirror of self-denial. Rejoice, you who soared in spirit to Heaven in psalmody; Rejoice, you who bestowed Easter joy in your glorification. Rejoice, temporary suffering that counts for nothing; Rejoice, strengthener of those who are weak in battle. Rejoice, having washed your soul with the dew of the Spirit; Rejoice, spiritual flower garden that has grown marvelously. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who soon consoles all who come to you

Kontakion 12

Ask for the grace of the Holy Spirit for us, blessed Valentino, so that we, nourished by the love of Christ, may be able to walk well in the light of God’s commandments, so that we may be children of the one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, keeping a pure faith, singing with one heart and one mouth to God: Alleluia

Ikos 12

Singing your many blessings and sufferings, we appease your incomprehensible patience, Mother Valentino, and honoring your holy memory, we pray to you: strengthen the spirit of Orthodox people, grant the perfect victory of the light of knowledge of God over the darkness of godlessness and accept this praiseworthy: Rejoice, Orthodox Faith firmly contain instruction; Rejoice, you who eradicate schism and superstition. Rejoice, you who warm souls with the warmth of Divine love; Rejoice, thou who admonisheth to be saved by the name of Jesus. Rejoice, you who heal our souls and bodies with grace; Rejoice, you who pray to the Lord for those who glorify you. Rejoice, thou who rewardest the zealots of religious processions; Rejoice, you who delight the hearts of the faithful with hope for salvation. Rejoice, blessed Valentino, who soon consoles all who come to you

Kontakion 13

O wonderful and glorious servant of God, our blessed mother Valentino, who has risen as the spiritual sun of White Rus'! Accept this prayer of ours, and those who stand now before the Throne of our Lord Jesus Christ, beg Him to grant us bodily health, and especially spiritual salvation, so that on the Day of Judgment we may joyfully sing to Him: Alleluia. (This kontakion is spoken three times)

Ikos 1

The wondrous angel of White Rus', appear to all creation, the Creator, turn erring people to the path of repentance and call them to serve the Truth. In the same way, we, thanking God, glorify you as our enlightener and intercessor, and earnestly cry out to you: Rejoice, wonderful chosen one of Divine Providence; Rejoice, beautiful star of the church firmament. Rejoice, glorious adornment of the Belarusian lands; Rejoice, sweet consolation for our souls. Rejoice, never-ending intercession for us; Rejoice, unquenchable flame of prayer. Rejoice, never-ceasingly magnifying Mother of God; Rejoice, taught by Her to love everyone unfeignedly. Rejoice, blessed Valentina, who quickly consoles all who come to you.

Kontakion 1

Prayer to Saint Blessed Valentina of Minsk

O our blessed mother Valentino!
Just as in the days of your earthly life, with love you accepted all the suffering and infirm, all those in sorrow and illness, and healed their ailments with your prayers. In the same way, now, ask the Lord for healing to all who come to you with faith and tenderness, and especially save them from the falls of sin and guide them on the path of salvation. Hear us unworthy, blessed Valentino, and bring our prayers to the Throne of the Most High, so that with joy we may praise the Most Holy Trinity: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. GDE Error: The requested link is invalid

Valentine's name day according to the Orthodox calendar

Three times a year, women with this name celebrate this holiday. Name day is the day of remembrance of the saint whose name was given to a person at Baptism.

According to the church calendar, they fall on certain days:

February 23 and July 23 – martyr Valentina of Caesarea (Palestinian), virgin;
June 17 – Blessed Valentina Minskaya (Sulkovskaya).

Please note: name days should not be confused with Angel’s Day, which is celebrated on the day of a person’s Baptism, and name days fall on the day of remembrance of a saint.

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March 19, 2019Reply Congratulations to all women with the name VALENTINA, this saint is your heavenly patroness! Every year, on July 29 (new style), the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy martyr Alevtina (Valentina) and her sister Khionia. Pray to her, acquire virtue towards your neighbors and you will be worthy of this burgundy flower with your faith. Valya is a fairly common name in Russia. Usually she is kind, maybe even a very pretty woman. But Valya’s main thing is her inner world. For some reason I associate a tumbler doll with this name. Valya, Valechka, Valyusha is a beautiful and unique name, many of its representatives have long been loved by people from -for your willingness to listen and help. +LOL MEMORY OF VALENTINA ALEKSEEVNA SHUMILOVA, GOD REST HER SOUL+

Icon of Saint Valentine of Caesarea (Palestine)

In the image of the Holy Martyr Valentine of Caesarea, she is depicted with a cross in her right hand, holding the Holy Scriptures in her hands, wearing a red robe, her head is not covered.

The second image that exists shows us St. Valentine in a blue robe, with a blue veil on her head, in her right hand - a cross, the Saint is turned to the left, from where the Finger of God is rubbed from heaven, blessing the martyr.

Girls bearing the name Alevtina also consider St. Valentina of Caesarea. There is also an icon of the holy martyr indicating the name Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea.

This is the same saint. The martyr is depicted in a red robe, a blue veil on her head, and in her right hand there is still a cross, the main symbol of the Christian faith.

To St. They rush to the martyr Valentina when there is a need for help with domestic difficulties. A prayer said sincerely will certainly bring recovery and guidance.

An icon (no matter which one) of the holy martyr Valentine should be in the home iconostasis, especially if the girl bears her name, but with heartfelt prayer you can appeal to the intercessor always and everywhere, in any setting.

Brief Life of the Holy Martyr Valentina

Caesarea - in ancient times was one of the most beautiful and large cities on the Mediterranean coast. Currently, only ruins remain in this area. The Holy Great Martyr Valentina was a native of this city.

The events took place during the reign of Maximian. At that distant time, many worshiped idols. St. Valentine was not one of these people; she believed in God, lived modestly, righteously and pleasing to God.

She was put on trial for disrespecting the pagan gods. The trial was carried out by Firmilian. He ordered her to make a sacrifice to idols, for which the girl was taken to a pagan temple. Instead of carrying out the order and performing the ritual of sacrifice, Valentina boldly threw a stone on the altar and turned her back to it.

This behavior caused a fit of rage in Firmilian, and he pronounced a cruel sentence. First he ordered her to be savagely beaten, and then executed by beheading. She was beaten for a long time and severely, breaking her ribs, but she prayed to God. The saint accepted her martyrdom in the year 308.

Persistent prayer by agreement

The holy martyr Valentina accepted martyrdom from Firmilian, the ruler of the Palestinian region, for her confession of the Christian faith. Saint Valentine came from the vicinity of the city of Caesarea, a large city in Palestine, on the Mediterranean Sea, where the Roman procurators, representatives of the Roman imperial power, resided. Currently, on the site of Caesarea there are only ruins covered with wild plants. St. Valentine was a girl and her physical beauty was combined with spiritual beauty. Accused of disrespect for the pagan gods, Saint Valentine was brought to trial before Firmilian, who ordered her to sacrifice to idols. For this purpose, she was taken to a pagan temple that stood not far from the judgment seat. But when the saint was brought to the temple, instead of making a sacrifice to the idols, she boldly threw a stone on the altar and turned her back to the fire that was blazing on it. Then Firmilian became furious and ordered her to be mercilessly beaten in the ribs, and then sentenced her to be beheaded with a sword. Despite the fact that Saint Valentine was sentenced to various torments and shameful execution, she, with the assistance of the Grace of Christ, endured her torment with great courage and offered thanks to God before execution, so that then, humbly bowing under the sword, she would surrender her spirit into His hands. The holy martyr Valentine suffered under Maximian II Galerius in 308. The Holy Martyr Valentine is an example of meekness and piety, and at the same time, selfless courage, the kind with which Christians should defend their faith. She, not being afraid of pain and death, did not turn away from the loving and merciful Lord, did not deviate from the true path. And today, being in Heaven, Saint Valentine is called upon to help everyone who is tortured for their faith, as well as those led into doubt.

Prayer to the Holy Martyr Valentine. Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Valentino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also from Christ God for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it in faith and piety, and in the labors of chastity and love we will succeed and serve Christ in His neighbors by sweating without laziness. Pray to Christ the Savior that we may also be vouchsafed to complete our earthly journey in this time without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that having lived on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there together with you and with all the saints we will praise The Trinity is Consubstantial and indivisible, and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. Troparion, ch. 8 You loved your bridegroom Christ sweetly, holy martyr Valentino, and you followed Him with the wise virgins, having contemplated all the beauties of the world. In the same way, Christ grants you an incorruptible crown, pray to Him for the salvation of our souls. Kontakion, ch. 4 In your suffering you did not forsake Christ, and after your death you remained with Him forever. By faith we come running to your Divine Church and triumphantly remember your memory, we pray to you, holy martyr Valentino, that we may be delivered from mental and physical ailments through your wonderful intercession. Troparion, ch. 4 Your Lamb, Jesus, Valentino calls with a great voice: I love You, my Bridegroom, and, seeking You, I suffer, and I am crucified, and I am buried in Your baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, for I reign in You, and I die for You, yes and I live with You. But, as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, who have offered myself to You with love. With your prayers, as if you are merciful, save our souls. Kontakion, ch. 2 Your all-honorable temple, as if you have found spiritual healing, all the faithful cry out loudly to you: virgin martyr Valentino, most famous, pray to Christ God unceasingly for all of us.

Greatness We magnify you, passion-bearer of Christ Valentino, and honor your honest suffering, which you endured for Christ.