Andrew the First-Called - the history of the holy name. When is Andrei's name day according to the Orthodox church calendar? Andrei's name day according to the church calendar: dates by month Andrei's name day July 13

The name comes from the Greek word "andros", meaning "courageous" or "courageous". Sometimes the name Andrey is translated as "man" or person, which is similar to the word man in English. The name has enjoyed exceptional honor since the times of Hellas. Andrei corresponded to sublime standards of morality. They are affectionate sons, loyal friends, ardent lovers, excellent students or workers, and the most responsible heads of the family. Andrei creates an image of courage, bravery, activity, loudness, joy, brightness and kindness.

The meaning of the name Andrey for a child

As a child, a boy looks like his mother, although this similarity is more external. Little Andrey's character is lively and restless. He loves active games, which does not exclude perseverance with sufficient interest. If Andrey’s interest in something has awakened, then his perseverance can be envied. He studies well, but requires constant attention and control. Plays well with animals and becomes a true friend to pets. If there is no pet in the house, get ready. He'll bring it himself. Like any other child, he requires a lot of attention and consistency in upbringing.

Short name Andrey

Andryukha, Dron, Andre.

Diminutive names Andrey

Andryusha, Andryushka, Andryunya, Andreika, Dronchik.

Patronymic name of Andrey's children

Andreevich and Andreevna. In popular form it is sometimes pronounced as Andreich and Andrevna.

Name Andrey in English

The name Andrey in English has the following spelling - Andrew. Sometimes in the English tradition to use the abbreviation Andrew to Drew.

Name Andrey for international passport according to the rules of machine transliteration adopted in 2006 for Russian government agencies - ANDREI.

Translation of the name Andrey into other languages

in Armenian - Անդրեաս
in Belarusian - Andrey
in Bulgarian - Andrey, Andro and Andreshko in Hungarian - András
in Greek - Ανδρέας
in Georgian - ანდრო
in Spanish - Andrés
in Italian - Andrea
in Chinese - 安德烈
in German - Andreas or Andie
in Polish - Andrzej
in Ukrainian - Andriy
in French - André
in Czech - Ondřej
in Japanese - アンドレイ

Church name Andrey(in the Orthodox faith) may not change. Of course, Andrei can choose another church name, but he can also be baptized under a secular name.

Characteristics of the name Andrey

Andrey's character is impulsive and unpredictable. It's difficult to predict what he will do next minute. This may interfere with his life, but for the most part Andrei does not regret what he did. Inconsistency also manifests itself in personal life. A declaration of love to one girl or woman will not prevent him from showing his ardent sympathy to another the next day, for which the female sex is often offended by him. In his relationship with a woman he can be affectionate and courteous, but this is more about the desire to please and look good than about a true relationship. All this before marriage. In marriage, Andrei is truly a knight and his woman will be under reliable protection. Andrei adores his wife and shows his feelings for her in every possible way.

The secret of the name Andrey

Andrey can be influenced by flattering treatment, which is his weakness. Those who know this secret of Andrei periodically take advantage of this. The main danger is the combination of flattery and the impulsiveness of his character. This could lead Andrey to undesirable consequences. Andrei needs to avoid flatterers so as not to get hooked on them.

Planet influencing Andrey- Uranus.

Zodiac sign- Cancer.

Andrew's totem animal- Jungle cat.

Name color- Lilac.

Tree named Andrey- Fir.

Andrew's plant- Anemone.

Stone named Andrey- Amethyst.

Guardian angel named Andrey and his patron, depends on Andrey’s date of birth. Read about the patrons of the name Andrey in a special article.

Calendar, when according to the church calendar is Andrei's name day

Saints named Andrew are venerated 37 times.

• January 27 - Andrey;
• February 17 - Andrei Bednov, priest, martyr;
• February 21 - Andrei Dobrynin, archpriest, martyr;
• March 7 - Andrei Gnevyshev, martyr;
• April 28 - Andrei Mesukeviysky, Georgian, martyr;
• May 31 - Andrew of Lampsak, martyr;
• June 3 - Andrei Simbirsky (Ogorodnikov), Fool for Christ's sake (discovery of relics);
• June 11 - Andrei Trofimov, martyr;
• June 25 - Andrew of Thebaid, reverend;
• June 26 - Andrew of Moscow, reverend;
• July 3 - Andrew the First-Called, holy martyr;
• July 13 - Andrew the First-Called, holy martyr;
• July 17 - Andrew of Crete, archbishop;
• July 22 - Andrew, martyr;
• August 5 - Andrei Argunov, martyr;
• August 17 - Andrey;
• September 1 - Andrei Stratelates, Taurian, martyr;
• September 16 - Andrei Dalnikov, priest, martyr;
• September 19 - Andrew of Alexandria, martyr, warrior;
• September 20 - Andrey Oslyabya;
• September 23 - Andrei Spasokubensky, Kamensky, Prince Joasaph;
• September 28 - Andrei Kovalev, priest, martyr;
• October 4 - Andrew of Ephesus, martyr, presbyter;
• October 6 - Andrew of Syracuse, martyr;
• October 7 - Andrei Bystrov, priest, martyr;
• October 15 - Andrew of Constantinople, Fool for Christ's sake;
• October 23 - Andrei Totemsky, Fool for Christ's sake;
• October 30 - Andrew of Crete, martyr;
• October 31 - Andrei Voskresensky, priest, martyr;
• November 9 - Andrei Smolensky, Pereyaslavsky, prince (Finding of relics);
• November 11 - Andrew, martyr;
• December 8 - Andrei Shershnev, priest, martyr;
• December 10 - Andrei Simbirsky (Ogorodnikov), Fool for Christ's sake;
• December 11 - Andrew, martyr;
• December 13 - Andrew the First-Called, holy martyr;
• December 15 - Andrew of Oxyrynthus (Egyptian), venerable;
• December 16 - Andrei Kosovsky, archpriest, martyr.

Characteristics of the birthday boy Andrey:

From the ancient Greek language - “entering into battle, opposing”, another version - “courageous, brave”.

For the first time, a similar word (similar in sound) - Anjeti - was mentioned in Egyptian mythology, where he was the god of the city of Busiris. Anjeti was depicted as a man with two feathers on his head, with a staff and a whip (or firecracker) in his hands. Later in Egypt he was revered as the supreme god Osiris.

In Christian mythology, Andrew is one of the twelve apostles. Brother of Peter, a Galilean, fished on Lake Tiberias (“Sea of ​​Galilee”) and was part of the community of disciples of John the Baptist. Andrew was the first to be called by Jesus Christ to be one of the apostles (Andrew the First-Called).

According to Tradition, he preached Christianity to the Balkan and Black Sea peoples, in particular the Scythians, and was crucified in the Greek city of Patras on a cross shaped like the letter “X” (the so-called St. Andrew’s Cross). The Tale of Bygone Years tells that Andrew the First-Called (one of the apostles) from Chersonesus (Korsun) reached the places where the cities of Kyiv and Novgorod were to arise in the future, and blessed these places. In Tsarist Russia, Andrew the First-Called was the patron of the Russian navy. In his honor, the St. Andrew's flag and order were established - the oldest of the Russian orders.

Modern Andrey is a calm, balanced person. He never wastes words: what he said, he did, what he promised, he fulfilled. He loves an established life, strictly observes family rituals - name days, christenings, religious and public holidays. The strictest ritual is breakfast, lunch, dinner. Andrey likes that all family members get to the table on time.

Loves children very much. If they do something wrong - they get into trouble, do not follow all the instructions of their mother or grandmother, then Andrei always takes them under his protection. He is respected at work. Just like at home (in the family), he never raises his voice to his subordinates. Unfortunately, many Andreys, just like Vasily and Stepans, suffer from serious diseases of the kidneys, prostate gland, and bladder.

Congratulations on Andrey's name day:

Don't forget to celebrate Andrey's name day and congratulate Andrey on Angel's Day.

Angel Andrew's Day -

There is a reason for everyone to remember

What angels can do

Keep from sinful deeds.

To serve us, sinful people,

The Lord Himself sent them.

Let's not forget about this

May your angel live.

Listen carefully

You to thoughts and words.

After all, an angel needs it so much,

So that you listen to him.

He will certainly be

To keep you all my life.

But the Lord is for this

Come give thanks.

Dear Andrey!

On this joyful bright day

Accept congratulations quickly,

From relatives, acquaintances, friends.

We wish you on this day,

Bright adventures and passions,

Sincere emotions, congratulations,

New plans and great achievements.

Andrey - well done,

In real life he is simply a hero!

You have time everywhere -

Good luck with you!

Today is your day -

We came to congratulate

And they brought good luck into your hands!

Victory and Glory -

The motto is not easy?!

Let the name be preserved

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If you have been invited to Angel Andrey’s Day, then before preparing congratulations and gifts, find out better about the secrets of this name and what the character of the owner is. So you definitely won’t go wrong with your wishes.

The name literally translates as brave, courageous (from Greek). Its owners are fully endowed with these qualities, since even from childhood they demonstrate a strong personality and independence. Andrei has always been the soul of any company.

Character of the birthday boy

Since childhood, they have a healthy curiosity, an inquisitive mind, and a lively, active character, as they succeed in everything and everywhere. Sometimes it even seems that the owners of this name get all the blessings of life into their hands. These people achieve everything with patience, hard work and intelligence.

However, behind the unbridled fun, simplicity and always cheerful smile hides a generous and deep personality. Therefore, always approach the choice of a gift and congratulations to Andrei according to the Orthodox calendar with the necessary care and caution. Then your gifts will really bring joy and will not offend the high feelings of the owner.

Angel Andrew's Day according to the church calendar

The main patron saint of this name in the Christian rite is the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. This man, who was ordained, did a lot for Christianity on the Black Sea coast and the Balkans. There is even an opinion that the First Called indicated a place on a hill near the Dnieper. There they began the construction of the great Russian city - Kyiv. And with Kiev the history of the power began - Kievan Rus.

Andrey's name day according to the church calendar:

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Congratulate Andrey not only on his birthdays, but also on Angel Days - this will be a sign of positive attention to his person.

May the Lord protect you!

Watch also the video about Angel Andrew Day:

Andrew is a popular male name all over the world; one of the saints revered by the Orthodox Church is the apostle and disciple of Christ Andrew the First-Called. Name Day or Angel Andrew's Day according to the church calendar is a spiritual holiday, celebrating which, first of all, one should praise the saint in prayer and light a candle in the church in gratitude for help on the path of life.

For friends and family, name days are a wonderful occasion to show their love and attention to the birthday boy, wishing him many years under the protection of the Heavenly Patron.

Origin of the name

This name was brought to Rus' by the Apostle Andrew from Greece. The Greeks attached great importance to each name, seeing in it a prophecy for a person’s entire life.

Interesting! Andrew in Greek means strong, courageous, decisive.

In the 11th century in Rus', this name was used mainly to call noble people.

Patron Saint

At birth, by the great grace of God, a guardian angel appears near each person, and after baptism, a patron saint. Churched parents responsibly choose the name of the child, studying the life of the saint who will become a Heavenly mentor and patron.

During the year there may be several saints with the same name; the patron saint will be the one whose date of veneration is closer to the person’s birthday.

According to Ambrose of Optina, a name determines life, the patron saint is a role model, from the apostles we learn the power of faith, and from holy fools - humility and patience, getting rid of pride and pride.

The disciple of John the Baptist was the first disciple of Jesus, he walked with the Savior for more than 3 years and after His Ascension he became a missionary and apostle.

Apostle Andrew the First-Called

According to the lot cast among the 12 apostles, the Black Sea region and the Balkans fell to him. Tradition says that the apostle walked along the Dnieper, erecting a cross at the site of the founding of the city of Kyiv, and then allegedly his path lay in the Novgorod lands, but historians do not confirm this fact.

The bearer of the faith of Christ sowed the seeds of Christianity in Chersonesos, preaching, praying and healing people. The holy messenger often came to the defense of imprisoned Christians in 60 AD and was himself crucified on an X-shaped cross, which became known as St. Andrew's Cross.

July 17 is Angel Day according to the church calendar in honor of the icon painter and artist Rublev. Painting icons according to Orthodox canons is a holy feat; the icon painter Rublev is canonized. The artist, who lived in the 14th century, was educated in Byzantium, studied with Bulgarian artists, and took monastic vows as a resident of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra in Moscow.

The saint left to his descendants magnificent paintings in the Moscow Annunciation Cathedral, the Vladimir Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, he painted the icon of the Holy Trinity, and the holy face of the Mother of God “Vladimir” and other works. He rested in the Moscow monastery.

The saint lived in the 12th century and showed an amazing love for writing and spreading the word of God through the construction of churches in Rus'. With his blessing, more than 30 Orthodox shrines appeared on Russian lands, among them the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Moscow.

Holy Blessed Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky

A courageous warrior, peacemaker and humble Christian, Prince Bogolyubov died at the hands of traitors in his castle, leaving for his descendants the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary of Vladimir.

On May 31, the holy martyr of Lampsacus, a Mesopotamian warrior, is venerated, who suffered in the 3rd century for his faith in Christ. Residents of the city of Lampsak preserve the memory of the holy servants of God, Andrew, Paul, Dionysius and Christina, who refused to bring gifts to pagan idols, for which the brutal crowd threw stones at the men and hacked the girl with swords.

More than 40 saints can become Andrei’s patrons throughout the year; these are name days in honor of the saints:

• September 23rd Prince of Vologda;
• October 3 of the Great Martyr of Ephesus;
• October 15 of the Holy Fool of Constantinople;
• July 17, Archbishop of Crete;
• April 28, Georgian martyr of Mesukevo;
• December 15 of St. Egyptian;
• October 6 Martyr of Syracuse;
• September 1 of the martyr Stratelates;
• October 23 of the Holy Fool of Totemsky and others.

Saint Andrew of Crete, Archbishop

Hieromartyr Dobrynin is numbered among the new martyrs, whose memorial day is celebrated on February 21, as the day of his execution by Stalin’s soldiers. The faithful servant of God devoted his life to strengthening the Christian faith, after his arrest he forgave everyone who slandered him, but did not accept the accusation brought against him of organizing a conspiracy against the Soviet regime.

Uniqueness of character

From birth, Andryushas have a calm character, their optimism and fun charge everything around with positivity, but you should not intrigue them, these men will not forget this and are unlikely to forgive you throughout your life.

If in childhood Andryusha was a dreamer and romantic, inventing all kinds of active entertainment, then in adulthood he becomes a realist who knows how to achieve what he wants. Due to his youth, he primarily values ​​beauty in women; his girlfriends are constantly changing, so it is difficult to call this man constant, although he is a good family man and a father who adores his children.

Important! Having strong personalities as their patrons, men named Andrey have good energy and determination. They are accompanied by good luck and luck.

Those born in winter, Andrei, have proven themselves well in the field of art, but autumn owners of this name are distinguished by their love of exact sciences and excel in business. Spring and summer boys can be lawyers and wonderful speakers.

Angel Andrew Day

The name Andrei came to our culture from the ancient Greek language. Sometimes, without knowing it, parents in the first minutes of their baby’s birth can already largely determine his character. This happens after choosing a name, because it has a direct impact on the rest of your life and largely on your character traits. Of course, this is all very individual and will depend on other factors, but the influence of the name is very large.
It was and remains quite popular even today. Many people do not know that literally translated it means “strong, courageous.” By giving a child just such a name, parents unknowingly add strength and endurance to him, which will definitely come in handy.

Character.

A baby with this name is unlikely to have a calm character and perseverance. Rather, quite the opposite, it will simply be a fountain of energy that needs to be directed somewhere. A child can enthusiastically collect or design something, build, draw, and in an instant switch to a completely different thing. In kindergarten, it is little Andrey who will become the main organizer of all the children's games and antics. He can easily and almost instantly come up with something interesting. Teachers sometimes simply cannot cope with such an active child. It is for these qualities that already at a young age he will gain his authority and become simply an unquestioning leader among children.

At school, the child will undoubtedly delight his parents with his successes and his teachers with his talents. Thanks to his artistry and desire to take part in everything, he can play in the school theater or be a member of the KVN team. A child can search and realize himself in many directions. Sports will not be left behind either. The boy will be happy to do what interests him. During adolescence, parents must learn to trust their child. Freedom to choose his future will be very important to him. Various designing or even drawing. All ideas should be supported and be sure to be interested in your son’s successes. This will be very important for him. Among his friends, Andrei can become the life of the party; he always stands for honesty and does not like deception.

As they grow older, loved ones will not notice very strong differences in the character of the young man. As before, he will be able to organize any event, defuse the situation with a funny joke or something else. In relationships with close people, you can see his compliance and complaisance. For a mother, he can become a real support with age. He is always able to put things aside to come home and help in any way he can.
Thanks to his persistence, the young man will succeed in everything. He will be able to clearly outline all the necessary steps in order to reach the intended peak. He has one very good quality - Andrey is able to concentrate on the desired result and not see anything other than this. This tactic really helps and speeds up achieving the goal.

Despite all the positive qualities, in certain situations Andrei can be quite tough. First of all, this applies to those people who intentionally or accidentally offended him. Most likely, such people simply pass away, remaining just memories. If the offense is not very serious, then you can still count on him to forgive, and the relationship will be able to improve.

A series of bright and cheerful events can sometimes end for Andrey. Failures or problems may be hidden behind the next turn, but Andrei very often himself is not able to solve certain issues. Close people can become a support. It is in them that he finds inspiration and strength to move on. Andrey should not be afraid that he will find himself alone in a difficult situation. His easy-going and cheerful character will be the main reasons that he will always have friends by his side.

Love.

Andrey in his youth and youth can be a very loving young man. The girls who are next to him change very quickly. Some continue their search until they meet their true love. This girl will become his soul mate, whom he simply cannot refuse. Very often, in order to independently realize that this is truly love for life, he will need courage. If such a union ends in marriage, it can truly be called happy. In another case, cheating and flirting on the side are not excluded; it is very important for Andrey to be in the center of female attention. He enjoys being admired. Andrey really values ​​appearance in girls. First, he will pay attention to the figure and physique, and then to the character of the beauty.
In marriage, he will demand constant attention from his wife and even children. This is what will allow him to feel like the head of the family. Andrey is very jealous. Because of this, scandals can constantly arise in the house. The reasons for jealousy can be completely different; even excessive attention to children on the part of the spouse will not be approved by him. In some cases, such manifestations may be hidden, but sometimes quite loud and emotional scandals cannot be ruled out. If the chosen one supports her husband in all situations, then there is the possibility of a long marriage. It is possible that a man will marry several times in his life. His love for bright and attractive girls will not always give the desired result. External beauty sometimes simply does not combine with a beautiful inner world.

Health.

Andrey enjoys playing sports because he has not had any health problems since childhood. Of course, this does not mean that you can put yourself at risk or seek dangerous adventures. Everything should be in moderation. Physical activity will be an excellent release for him, in which he can get rid of accumulated energy and anger. Boxing or some kind of martial arts will be just a great option for him.

Job.

Andrey can be considered a very conscientious employee who takes a responsible approach to doing his job. He very rarely changes his field of activity because he is afraid to take risks. Such a decision can only be made after the aspects have been well thought through. Andrey can look for his calling, both in sports and in creative professions. Often he chooses theater or cinematography education in order to later become a director or act on stage. You can also see Andrey as an artist behind the canvas.

Andrey will persistently pursue his career in order to become an even greater authority for his family and receive the desired recognition. In his work, he will always first carefully calculate the material benefits and only then think about how he personally feels about such an activity. In pursuit of material wealth, he can very successfully realize himself as an entrepreneur. It should be noted that in such an area he will only work honestly and legally. No corruption or shadow work schemes are simply acceptable to him.

The imprint of the name in the child's life will, of course, be very noticeable. Therefore, you definitely need to think carefully about how parents want to see their son in the future.

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

Winter: December 13 – Andrew the First-Called, one of the 12 apostles, martyr. Summer: July 17 – Andrei Bogolyubsky, Grand Duke; Andrei Rublev, icon painter, student of St. Sergius of Radonezh; July 13.