On the day of remembrance of the saints of the Orthodox Church, name days and people who bear the names of these saints are celebrated. On July 14, the name day is celebrated by people with the names Vasily, Kuzma, Damian, Constantine, Leo, Pavel, Peter, Potitus, Nicodemus, Angelina and Perpetua.
Male names
The name Basil comes from the Greek language and is derived from the word vasilas, which means "royal". This name has many patrons among the saints of the Russian Orthodox Church. On July 14, they commemorate the Monk Abbot Vasily Glubokorechensky, who founded the Deep Rivers Monastery. Saint Basil lived a righteous life, becoming the first abbot of the monastery and devoting himself to serving God.
On July 14, they also commemorate the non-silvermen Cosmas and Damian of Assia. The brothers Cosmas and Damian lived in Rome in the 3rd century. Raised in a pious faith in God and having a gift for healing, they dedicated their lives to healing people, combining work with preaching the faith of Christ. They are called non-silversmiths, since they did not take a penny for their work. There are many testimonies of miracles performed by them by the grace of God. It is known that during the times of persecution of Christians, they were summoned to the Roman emperor Karin, who demanded that they renounce God. The brothers persisted and turned to God with prayer. Immediately, the emperor's neck twisted. This made him repent and believe in God, for which he received immediate healing. However, Cosmas and Damian had many envious people. Their former teacher, who was angered by the brothers' success in healing, lured them into the mountains and killed them. On the day of memory of Cosma and Damian, men are congratulated with the name Kuzma and Demyan.
July 14 is the day of remembrance of the righteous Paul. On this day, they congratulate men bearing the name of the saint. This Latin name means "small". It is popular both in Russia and abroad, including the female counterpart of the name - Pavel, Paula.
On this day, Konstantin also celebrates name day. The name is translated from Latin as "persistent". It has been widespread in the world since the time of Byzantium. According to statistics, about 5% of men in Russia are named Konstantin. July 14 is the day of remembrance of the martyr Constantine the Wonderworker, who died because of an open and sincere faith in God.
The name Leo also comes from Latin. This is a Russified version of the word Leo. Little is known about the Monk Leo the Hermit, whose day of remembrance falls on July 14. This often happens when righteous monks live remotely from worldly life, devoting their lives to serving God.
The names Nicodemus and Potitus have lost their relevance. Now rarely anyone is called that, although the names have been preserved in the patronymics of the older generation. On July 14, the Monk Nikodim the Holy Mountain and the Martyr Potitus are commemorated.
On this day, men are congratulated with the name Peter. It is derived from the ancient Greek petra, which means "stone, rock". This name has been popular in Russia for a long time. Recall which famous personalities, including Russian monarchs, wore it: Peter I, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and others. This name has an analogue in almost every language of the world. On July 14, the church reads a commemoration for the Monk Peter Patrick, who in the world led the imperial guard, but was captured during the battle with Khan Krum. At night, John the Theologian appeared to him and freed him from prison, transferring him to the Byzantine lands. This miracle made Peter leave the service and accept monasticism. For more than 30 years he wore a hair shirt, walked barefoot, tortured his body with fasting and deprivation. The relics of the saint immediately after his death acquired healing power for those who turned to them for help with true faith.
The biography of Saint Perpetua, whose commemoration day falls on July 14, is unknown.
Female names
July 14 - Day of the angel of women with the names Angelina and Perpetua. Saint Angelina was the daughter of an Albanian prince, she lived a life full of hardships and losses. Having lost her husband early and left alone with three children, she was forced to flee her native places. Her eldest son, having received the title in Hungary, also died early. She had to endure the death of her second son, with whom she returned to her homeland, where he became Metropolitan of Belgrade and Sremsk. Both the husband and both sons were canonized, like their mother, who took tonsure at the Presentation of the Lord monastery in Serbia and lived there until the end of her days. On the day of her memory, many people gather in this holy place, a great holiday is held.
