In every Orthodox family there is a close, acquaintance or colleague Dmitry, who celebrates his name day once a year, popularly called the day of the angel Dmitry.

In fact, Angel's Day is the day of receiving the sacrament of Baptism, and Name Day is the day of the heavenly patron whose name a person bears.

These two holidays may not coincide in date.

The name Dmitry is common and loved in Christian countries. Beautiful and sonorous, it attracts not only with its euphony. After all, Dim’s patrons are strong in spirit Christians who suffered for their faith and glorified their Fatherland.

Dmitry's name day according to the Orthodox calendar

In accordance with church rule, your name day should be considered the day of the saint with the same name as you, which is closest to your birthday. But there are many days dedicated to the famous Dmitry in the year.

In the church calendar you can see what date your Dima should celebrate his name day. This list will be given in the table below.

Let us repeat - the saint whose memorial day is closer to his birthday is considered the heavenly patron. But the Guardian Angel is given to a person at the moment of the Sacrament of Baptism.

You can ask for help and protection in your prayers from both the Guardian Angel and the Patron Saint. Everyone helps those who earnestly ask.

Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica

Dmitry of Thessalonica was born into the family of a Roman official who was in the service of the emperor. The boy's parents were secret Christians. The child's father and mother baptized the baby secretly from the authorities. From birth, the child imbibed a love for Christian teaching and was an ardent believer.

After the death of his father, the young man donated his inheritance to the poor and made a firm decision to preach. Dmitry knew that he would not escape the wrath of the emperor, who was a pagan. For himself, the young man chose the feat of fasting and prayer and was preparing to accept the crown of martyrdom. When the emperor was informed about the Christian preacher, he gave the order to imprison him.

Later, the emperor forced Dmitry to fight in the arena. Liy, the emperor’s favorite fighter, was chosen as his opponent. In a fierce battle, Dmitry defeated the imperial slave and thereby signed his own death warrant. Early in the morning after the battle, the preacher was killed by the imperial guard.

His holy relics began to flow myrrh in the 7th century, as contemporaries wrote about, and many miracles and healings also occurred. The Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki is also called the Myrrh-Streamer.

Memorial Day in Russian Orthodox Church– November 8. On the days of memory of Dmitry of Thessalonica, a prayer is read for healing and for the dead, and an akathist to the saint is also sung. All Dmitrys can pray to their patron daily by reading the prayer rule.

Holy Blessed Prince Dmitry Donskoy

The baby Dmitry was born in 1350. The boy became the head of the state after the death of his father at the age of 9. The young man was raised in the Christian, Orthodox tradition. Later he became a trustee of monastic monasteries and built new churches. Dmitry's spiritual father was Venerable Sergius Radonezh.

It was St. Sergius who blessed the young man to liberate the people from the yoke of Mamai. All the days before the battle, the prince himself fervently asked the Lord for victory and the granting of freedom from the Tatars.

The decisive battle took place on September 21, 1380 - Christmas Day Holy Mother of God The prince took part in the battle in the ranks of his warriors.

As is known from the chronicles, on that decisive day the soldiers saw Archangel Michael, Angels, and the patron of the Grand Duke, Dmitry of Thessalonica, over the Kulikovo field. Despite heavy losses, the princely army survived. The Mongol-Tatars were expelled from the Russian land.

On the battlefield - the site of the death of Orthodox soldiers, the prince erected a temple in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The faithful went down in history as the great liberator of Rus'.

June 1 is the saint's feast day. The blessed Grand Duke was canonized for his pious life and for his great services to the Church and the people of God.

On church dates for the commemoration of St. Demetrius, he is asked for healing, expulsion of enemies and help. The troparion and kontakion are read to the blessed prince Demetrius, according to the Orthodox prayer book.

Complete list of patron saints of Dmitriev

Great Martyr Dmitry of Thessalonica and Dmitry Donskoy are not the only patrons and intercessors of Dmitriev.

Asian prince Demetrius of Skepsia, martyr.

The prince and his family were imprisoned for life for converting to Christianity. Days of Remembrance – September 24, New Style.

Greek priest Demetrius (Demetrius) of Salamis preached Christianity in Cyprus.

Dmitry of Rostov - metropolitan, monk and saint. He dedicated his entire life to the fight against heresy and preserving the purity of the Orthodox faith.

After the death of a monk, people receive healing from his incorruptible relics. Remembrance days are October 4 and November 10.

The Dmitrievs have many worthy patrons and intercessors in heaven. It is necessary to choose a patron by date of birth and heart. The patron saint is an example and role model. You can trust the heavenly intercessor with all your innermost secrets, share your joy, ask for help in your sorrows and give thanks.

On the day of the name day, you need to come to the temple and pray to your intercessor; it would be correct, having previously prepared, to confess and partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ on this day.

The origin and history of the name is very important factors, which parents must take into account before choosing final version. Today there is a lot of literature and advice from experts who tell in detail and clearly why one name is better than another. Young parents have nine months to carefully study such recommendations and make the right choice.

The name Dima today does not lose its popularity and many prefer to choose it for a newborn baby. The history of the name goes back to ancient Greece. It originally sounded like Demetrios and was a symbol of the boy's relationship to the fertility goddess Demeter. Some sources indicate that people could shorten it and call the boy simply Mithraeus.

Dima in childhood.

From childhood, the boy grows up simply in an atmosphere of adoration from his mother. She puts him on a family pedestal and tries to fulfill all the wishes of her little son. Most often, children with this name have many health problems during the first years of their lives. Parents must constantly fight the flu, sore throat or bronchitis. The slightest cold threatens to become another disaster. Constant illness and excessive care from the mother’s side make the child very capricious. He can start crying very quickly and is prone to hysterical states. Often a mother has to treat an unstable nervous system by visiting doctors, and then sanatoriums or recreation centers.

Gradually, health problems decrease, and the child forgets about his stupid whims and hysterics. Instead, you can begin to notice how a man's persistent and persistent character is formed. Very often Dima takes similar traits from his mother not only in character, but also in appearance.

Job.

Dmitry is able to adapt quite quickly to a new workplace. He is not embarrassed by a change of environment or other people in the team. Thanks to his sociability, he can quickly find a common language with all his colleagues. Very often, it is at the workplace that he finds true friends, relationships with whom last for many years.

Most often, a career can quickly take place only in those areas of activity whose work is directly related to constant communication. Some colleagues may be jealous that a man quickly and without special effort makes great progress in his work. It should be noted that a man can work successfully only when there is an interest in the profession. Otherwise, he will simply do his own thing. job responsibilities, but nothing more. Most often, in a team, Dmitry does not try to position himself as a leader. He does not impose his opinion on anyone or tries to show his work to management in a favorable light.

For Dmitry very important point V professional activities there will be well-deserved respect from the leader. It is truly very valuable for him that his successes are seen and can be properly celebrated. Most often, he chooses medicine for his professional field of activity, research work or computer programming. Very often, a child's love for constantly disassembling radios and receivers can turn into an adult and serious profession.

Love.

For a long time the young man will avoid intimacy with the girls. This happens not because he is afraid, but because he really wants to meet his one and only. Therefore, the disclosure of sexual potential occurs already in mature age. Unfortunately, the young man is inclined to independently consider the problem from an initially incorrect perspective and draw conclusions that do not correspond to reality. Most often this concerns girls. He experiences disappointment only on the basis of superficial communication or just critical assessment appearance. All this may actually turn out to be completely different, but he no longer has the desire to continue communication and show some kind of sympathy. Often Dmitry can simply stand on the sidelines and watch the one he likes, but not take any steps to win the girl’s heart. Such indecisiveness prevents him from building a full-fledged relationship, because, in fact, he refuses his own happiness due to uncertainty or some imaginary obstacles.

A man with that name simply will not have the desire to share the bed of someone he does not love. In this case, feelings always come to the fore, but even with his girlfriend he cannot fully open up and his caresses and attentions can look rather strange and sometimes rude. He cannot be called a seducer of women, because most often no one taught him such subtleties. In intimate relationships, he pays a lot of attention to the sensual aspect; it is important for him that his partner feels him well, but at the same time, he is simply not able to show temperament. Such relationships can be called equal. For some girls this is more than acceptable, while others lack emotions and thrills. Against the background sexual incompatibility Relationships may deteriorate.

Family.

Dmitry can simply be called an exemplary family man. He will truly love the girl he calls his wife and will constantly try to give her the best. In marriage, comfort and care for each other are very important to him. A man with this name can extremely rarely cheat on his chosen one and only if he clearly sees how the relationship is being destroyed and it will be impossible to save it. When children appear in a family, a man will do everything in his power to ensure that his family is fully provided for financially. For him, the very idea that his wife or child might need something is unacceptable.

In the event that a marriage breaks up, the experiences last for quite a long time, but a second union is still possible. As a rule, the thought of marriage and starting a family comes to a man already in adulthood. Then he can take full responsibility for his loved ones and not worry about them.

General characteristics of the name.

Dmitry can easily be called a very tough person who rarely accepts someone else’s point of view. He has truly enormous willpower inside him, which can lead him to his cherished goal. Friends and acquaintances, when communicating with him, gradually get used to such a character trait as straightforwardness. In some cases, listening to the truth can be quite unpleasant, but it is simply unacceptable for a man to be a hypocrite. It is this quality that can become a rather serious obstacle in your career or personal life.

A man can safely be called addicted, since his sympathies change very quickly. After some time, falling in love is replaced by complete indifference and even irritability. When making decisions, he is guided only by logic, so in life there is a constant series of loud ups and equally loud downs. He handles defeats and victories differently. Victory can inspire you, but defeat can plunge you into the abyss of depression. For a man, his principles and beliefs will come first throughout his life.

Nobody knows how much a name influences one’s fate, but what detailed descriptions there really are a lot of coincidences - these are rights, so you should think carefully before giving such an important gift to your child once in his life - giving him a name.

When is Dmitry’s name day according to the church calendar:

June 1 - Demetrius Donskoy, prince, November 8 - Demetrius of Thessalonica, myrrh-streaming, great martyr; May 28, June 5, June 16 – Dmitry of Uglich and Moscow, prince.

The male name Dmitry is of Greek origin. The boy Dima is persistent, cheerful and patient. Any goal he sets is achieved very easily and quickly. He rarely looks into the past, much less goes back. Dmitry only moves forward. It happens that there are difficulties and failures along the way, but he never gives up. In a word, Dmitry is an integral and strong personality.

Origin of the name Dmitry

Dmitry (in church pronunciation it sounds like Dimitri) is a name that comes from from the ancient Greek word "Demetrios"(belonging to Demeter). The goddess mother earth Demeter characterizes Dmitry with her name.

This name came from Byzantium in the 10th century and is considered one of the first Christian ones. During early Christianity, the name entered the church calendar. The most revered bearer of the name in Rus' is the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, who suffered for his Orthodox faith during the reign of Diocletian.

Among all the saints, we especially venerate the Russian Grand Duke Saint Dmitry Donskoy. The chronicle says that he “brought all the princes under his power, and those who did not obey his will, he began to encroach on them.” Grand Duke remained for centuries in history as the winner of the Mongol-Tatar yoke. Although his internal actions, which consisted of containing civil strife, are also significant and significant.

Characteristics of the name Dmitry

Being small, Dmitry is very spoiled and stubborn boy. He gets sick very often and during illness becomes excessively capricious and unbalanced. But for all his temper, he quickly moves away. It's difficult to manage. Getting him to help around the house is very difficult and laziness often takes over. But at the same time, Dmitry becomes an adult early and begins an independent life.

A boy with this name is very talented and capable. He easily masters such humanitarian subjects as history, Russian language, geography, and literature. He can be an excellent student, but only minimal effort must be made to this. Besides he has an excellent memory. Dmitry is a natural artist. He enjoys visiting various clubs and participating in school concerts and performances.

In addition to his talent, Dmitry is sociable and quickly makes contact. He can chat for hours without noticing how he is imposing his opinion on others. We can say that he is a loyal friend, he knows how to keep secrets, but as long as it benefits him.

A man with this name is very proud and does not like to be taught and advised. Yes, he will listen, but he will always do it his own way. Will be stubborn achieve your goal no matter what. Dmitry often makes promises, which many subsequently fail to keep. He will make an excellent actor, lawyer, singer, tour guide or translator. But he can also easily achieve success in the political or scientific field.

The bearer of the name has a stormy, explosive temperament. Very amorous, but there is no consistency in his actions. He likes all the girls, so he looks after them until he is old. Basically getting married under the influence of a sparkling impulse. Often the first marriage is unsuccessful. For Dmitry, it is important that a woman has a great sense of humor and knows how to cook deliciously. He is a good husband; if he has a free minute, he will always devote it to his wife and children. But at the same time, he will remain flighty for the rest of his life, so you shouldn’t expect loyalty from him.

The main features of this male name:

• impermanence;
• love of freedom;
• artistry.

Dmitry's name day according to the church calendar

If we talk about angel day, then this is the date church calendar, and name days are date of memory of the patron saint(name bearer). Today many people think that these two concepts are equivalent.

So, we can assume that name day is the day of the angel Dmitry. There are two concepts - “small” name days and “big” name days. Dmitry celebrates the main name day on the day of veneration of the saint whose date closest to birthday. Other days of remembrance of saints are considered “small” and not so much attention is paid to them. This name was very common in Rus', which is why there are quite a few days of remembrance of the holy martyrs Dmitri in the church calendar.

• in February – 7, 9, 11, 16, 24;
• in April – 1, 4, 26;
• in May – 28;
• in June – 1, 5, 10, 16;
• in July – 16;
• in August – 22;
• in September – 24;
• in October – 4, 7, 15;
• in November – 4, 7, 22.

History and ancient rituals of Demetrius Day

The name day of the name is associated with the ancient holiday - Demetrius Day. This day is wide celebrated by our ancestors on November 8. It was this date that was considered the time when autumn finally came into its own. Dmitriev's day, falling on Saturday, was held in special esteem. The deceased were remembered, funerals were held for them, and all the soldiers who died on the Kulikovo field in the battle with the Mongols were remembered.

IN Orthodox calendar November 8 is the date when the saint was venerated Dmitry Mirotochets (Solunsky). They pray to him and praise him, asking for courage and endurance, for the healing of eye diseases, including for blind people to gain sight. The soldiers prayed to him to grant them strength and courage on the battlefield. November 8th also marked the end of the autumn mating season. Then there was a break and the weddings were tried to take place before November 8th.

In Rus' they were very respectful of the day of remembrance of the holy great martyrs. Often church service took place in the presence of the king himself, which speaks of the importance of this day for our ancestors.

The name Dmitry, from the Greek - “relating to Demeter.” Dmitry grows up as a very sick boy, with an unbalanced nervous system. Dima inherited his appearance from his mother, but his character is his father’s. It is worth noting that with age, Dima’s health improves, and his capriciousness degenerates into stubbornness. Dmitry is a very strong-willed, intelligent, persistent, inventive man, with whom it can be quite difficult to communicate, since he can explode for any reason. He is not afraid of work, and his colleagues most of all value his sociability and ability to easily cope with failures. Thus, Dmitry easily advances in his career, and is especially successful in those professions where it is necessary to communicate with people. Also, a person with this name is not only very brave, but also charming, and at times cruel.

He often likes to rush into battle without thinking about the consequences, for which he is often punished. Almost all men bearing this name adore coziness, comfort, beautiful women and various pleasures. They are used to not denying themselves anything. Therefore, in order to create the necessary level of living comfort for Dmitry, his wife will have to rack her brains a lot. Dmitry is very amorous, but he meets his first woman quite late. A new feeling can strongly grip this person and so strongly and completely that without any special remorse he changes his sympathies. Dima also often remarries, but he always retains affection for the children from previous marriages and continues to take care of them throughout his life. This is a big grumbler who is not at all averse to drinking, but is not addicted to alcohol. The Dmitrievs' mother enjoys great authority.

Dmitry is very amorous

It happens that only at the age of forty does Dima begin to fully understand his sexual capabilities and begins to lead an intense sex life. However, it may also happen that his extraordinary temperament remains unrealized. Dmitry has no natural instinct to do anything. He will never take risks, and the unknown and uncertainty simply scare him. Dmitry strives to bring his own sexual behavior into line with generally accepted moral standards. Many Dmitrys never get married, remaining old bachelors. Dmitry is cautious about sex, and is always looking for a mistress with great experience in this. For Dmitry, who was born in winter, love and sex are inseparable. The more sensitive his partner, the more frank he is in his erotic caresses. He is familiar with violent hobbies, he does not tolerate his girlfriend’s infidelity, he is jealous and suspicious. He skillfully calculates his strength in sex and tries to avoid difficult situations.

Dmitry's name day

Dmitry celebrates his name day: January 4, January 8, January 21, February 17, February 19, February 24, March 22, March 25, March 28, March 31, April 1, April 23, April 26, May 2, May 28, June 1, 10 June, June 15, June 16, June 26, July 17, July 21, August 1, August 14, August 17, August 20, August 22, August 25, September 8, September 9, September 24, September 28, October 4, October 10, October 15, October 17, October 21, November 1, November 3, November 8, November 10, November 14, November 22, November 25, November 27, November 28, November 29, December 2, December 14, December 17 .

• Name Dmitry according to zodiac sign: suitable for Scorpios.
• Dmitry's talismans: lapis lazuli.
• Patron saints of Dmitry: Saint Dmitry Donskoy, martyr Dmitry of Constantinople.
• Compatibility of the name Dmitry: favorable relationships with the names Anna, Elena, Lesya, Lily, Lyubov, Lyudmila, Natalya, Polina, Svetlana, Tatyana, Yana.

In addition to the official birthday, every year each Dmitry celebrates another holiday - name day or angel day. This date is associated with the day of remembrance of the saint who is the patron saint of a person named Dmitry. Usually it coincides with the birthday or falls on the date closest to it. On what day is the day of the angel Dmitry celebrated according to the church calendar, we will tell you in our article. Here we will tell you how to congratulate the person who bears this name, in poetry and prose.

When is Angel Dmitry's Day celebrated?

The name Dmitry comes from the ancient Greek goddess Demeter, so in ancient times it sounded like Demetrius. The Church Slavonic form of the name is pronounced as Demetrius. But, despite the difference in pronunciation, the names have identical meanings and the same patron saints.

Angel Dmitry's Day is celebrated every month according to the church calendar:

• January - 4th, 8th, 21st, 31st;
• February - 7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 24;
• March - 4, 22, 23, 25, 31;
• April - 1, 23, 26;
• May - 5, 22, 28;
• June - 1, 5, 10, 15, 16, 26;
• July - 3, 17, 21;
• August - 1, 14, 17, 20, 22, 25, 30;
• September - 8, 9, 13, 19, 22, 24, 28;
• October - 4, 9, 10, 17, 21, 28;
• November - 1, 3, 8, 10, 14, 15, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29;
• December - 2, 10, 14, 15, 17th.

Let us dwell in more detail on the individual patron saints of the name.

Dimitry Prilutsky: Memorial Day February 24

The Orthodox Church venerates the venerable and wonderworker Demetrius of Prilutsky on February 24, the day of his death, and on June 16. At the same time, the day of the angel Dmitry is celebrated.

Dimitry Prilutsky was born in the Yaroslavl region into a noble merchant family. As a youth, he took monastic vows and soon built a monastery on the shores of Lake Pleshcheevo, where he became abbot. Demetrius of Prilutsky was a student of Sergius of Radonezh and became very close to him. Soon the abbot from the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky became known throughout most of Rus'. It is known that he even became godparent children of Moscow Prince Dmitry Donskoy.

With the blessing of Sergius of Radonezh, Dimitri Prilutsky, together with his student, went to remote places, to the North. Here, on a river near Vologda, in 1371 he founded the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery, which today is the largest and oldest in the Russian North. Here the saint reposed on February 11 (24), 1406. His relics are still kept in the monastery he founded.

Patron named after Dimitri Donskoy - June 1

From the age of 9, Dimitri Donskoy was raised by Metropolitan Alexy, who, after the death of the boy’s father in 1359, became the de facto ruler of the Moscow principality. From a young age, the young prince possessed amazing qualities that combined Christian piety and the talent of a leader wise beyond his years. He dedicated his entire life to the unification of Russian lands and the liberation of their territory from the Tatar-Mongol yoke.

The most significant thing in the life of Dimitri Donskoy was the victory in the Battle of Kulikovo, where he managed to defeat a horde of Mamai’s warriors. On the eve of this event, the prince turned to Sergius of Radonezh for a blessing. After the victory on the Kulikovo field, Prince Dimitri began to be called Donskoy. During his life, he built the Assumption Monastery and a temple on the graves of fallen soldiers.

Dmitriev's Day - November 8

On this day, not only a number of church, but also folk holiday- Demetrius Day - in honor of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica. This day was considered the beginning of winter among the Eastern and young Slavs.

Demetrius of Thessalonica was true Christian and the son of the Roman proconsul. After the death of his father, he took his place, but instead of defending the country from external enemies, the emperor ordered him to exterminate Christians. Demetrius of Thessaloniki disobeyed this order and began to convert the pagans to the faith. For this he was captured and imprisoned. While awaiting imprisonment, Demetrius of Thessalonica distributed all his property to those in need, and he himself began to pray intensely.

In 306, Demetrius of Thessalonica accepted martyrdom. His disciples secretly buried the body of the martyr. A temple was erected on this site during the reign of Constantine the Great.

Congratulations in verse on the day of the angel Dmitry

Regardless of which date Dmitry celebrates Angel Day, he will be very pleased to receive congratulations from loved ones and acquaintances on this day. You don't have to buy an expensive gift. It will be enough to say a few kind words to him.

Congratulations on Angel Dmitry’s Day sound especially good in poetic form:

Always be an angel,

Know how to love, know how to be friends!

We also wish you, Dima,

To be the best in the world!

Such short congratulations are very convenient because they are quickly remembered. They can be sent as SMS messages or recorded on “Happy Angel Demetrius Day” postcards in electronic and paper form. The following short congratulations sound like this:

May the angel protect Dmitry,
We are happy to congratulate him,
Let happiness run to his house,
Friends don't forget.

Such congratulations are often composed impromptu, that is, “on the fly”, without prior writing.

Dmitry's congratulations on Angel's Day in prose

If you wish, you can congratulate Dmitry on Angel’s Day not in poetry, but in prose. Such a congratulation would be appropriate during any feast with friends, since its content is more reminiscent of a toast. The following type of congratulation is suitable:

You, Dmitry, are very lucky in your life! Love and beauty surround you everywhere: you drive your favorite car, attract the attention of beautiful women, relax in interesting places. I congratulate you on your name day, Dmitry, and I wish that your guardian angel will guide you through life along the chosen path and continue to delight you and your loved ones.

Don't forget to write your congratulations on a postcard and give (send by mail) it to Dmitry.