Name days in January: male names

Perhaps, there will not be a single person who does not like name-days. Once this holiday was undeservedly forgotten, but recently the tradition to celebrate it comes back. Do you want to know who has the name day in January? Men's names will be presented below.

How to celebrate the name day?

Let's start by recalling the meaning of this holiday, since many people simply do not remember it, and some do not know it at all. The name day is dedicated to the memory of the saint, after whom the person is named. Therefore, believing people usually go to church and pray for the health and well-being of the originator of the celebration. Perhaps, this is the best thing that relatives and friends can do for a birthday person. He will surely be pleased to know that there are people he cares about. In addition to visiting the church, it is necessary to cover the festive table and give gifts to the birthday girl.

Consider some dates and names that fall on them. It is also worth remembering at least a few saints.

Who has the name day on January 10? Men's names

In January, they congratulate on behalf of the owners of names such as Grigory, Ignat (Ignatius), Efim (Euphemia), Makar (Makarii), Pavel, Nikanor, Peter, Feofan, Simon. Tell a little about some of the patron saints.

Ignatius of Lomsky

Nothing is known about the date of birth, parents and childhood of this saint. There is only information about his mature years. He wandered around the world and led a reclusive way of life. Solitude helped him to feel a connection with God better, he prayed continuously. Ignatius founded the Spassky Desert, but soon left it, again going on a journey. One day he came to the Vadozhskaya Volost, which is near the Darovitsy River, and decided to stay there. Ignatius made bast shoes and left them on the path in the forest. And the people they needed were taking them and putting the bread on the path that the saint used to eat.

From mouth to mouth the story about the hermit living all alone was passed. As a result, a string of those who also wanted to lead a similar way of life was drawn to the forest. For them, Ignatius built the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin. Soon the place was formed Vadozhskaya desert.

Who celebrates the name-day on January 15? Men's names

On this day, Varlamy (Varlam, Varlaam), Zacchaeus, Gavril (Gabriel), John (Ivan), Mark (Marko), Kosma (Kozma, Kuzma), Modest, Peter, Pavel, Serafim, Prokhor, Sergiy (Sergey) .

Varlaam of Keretsky

This Reverend is for all of us an example of sincere repentance. Varlaam was a priest. One day he was very angry and beat his wife, as a result she died. Realizing that he had done something irreparable, Varlaam put the corpse of his wife in a sailboat called a carbase, and swam into the open sea, where his eyes looked. At this time he sang psalms and offered God sincere prayers, asking him for forgiveness. Praying and crying, he swam somewhere, as if trying to escape from himself. He limited himself in many ways and was very modestly fed, observing a strict fast. The wanderings of the unfortunate person were long, in the life it is said that he swam until the corpse of his wife was decayed. The inconsolable Varlaam begged forgiveness from God. The Lord has given him the gift of doing miracles. This saint is the protector of all seafarers.

Who celebrates the name day on January 19? Men's names

On this day the names of the following names are celebrated: Arseniy (Arsentii), Zakhariya (Zakhar), Grigory, Makarii (Makar), Leo, Mark (Marco).

Mark of Ephesus

St. Mark of Ephesus was born in 1392. His birthplace was Constantinople. From a young age, Mark began to study the Bible, pray and keep fasting.

In 1437 a great event happened: he became Metropolitan of Ephesus. Shortly thereafter, on November 24, Mark went to Ferrara, where the opening of a church cathedral lasted two years. It went down in history as the Ferrara-Florentine cathedral.

Prelate Mark was a famous opponent of the union. While living in Ephesus, he regularly sent letters to Constantinople with her criticism. This, of course, entailed the wrath of the Emperor Manuel. Mark also considered it his duty to spread Christianity in the city, which was conquered by the Turks. So you, like this saint, must testify about Jesus, if you have a name day in January. Men's tasks, like any Christian, are to live a righteous life and be an example to others.

But what happened next with Mark? He for many reasons could not live long in Ephesus and soon he left there. When Mark arrived on the ship on an island called Lemnos, he was immediately seized and arrested - the emperor so ordered. For two whole years the saint stayed in captivity, in the fortress.

In the summer of 1442, the prison doors finally burst open before Mark, and he went free. He decided to settle in Constantinople and continue to oppose the union.

Who has the name-day on January 30? Men's names

On this day, the name-day of the owners of such names: Antony (Anton), George (Egor, Yuri), Vasily, Grigory, Ippolit (Polit), John (Ivan), Peter, Clement (Climentius, Clim), Feodosiy (Fedosy), Fedor (Theodore).

Clement of Rome

From the Orthodox life of this saint, we can learn that he was born in Rome, and his parents were very rich and famous people. When the young man turned 24 years old, someone told him about Jesus, and Clement became interested in Christianity. To get the most reliable and complete information about this teaching, he decided to go to the east. He was fortunate enough to attend the sermon of the apostle Barnabas in Alexandria, then he arrived in Judea, where he found the apostle Peter. Do not get tired of looking for God just as insistently, if you have a birthday party in January! Monasteries, churches, holy places - these are the places where God can reveal himself to you.

But back to the holy Clement. Peter soon baptized him, after which Clement accepted into his circle the followers of the apostle. The saint became Peter's right hand, who many years later appointed him bishop. But it was God's will that Clement became Pope, and soon he accepted this order. That time was restless because of constant persecution of Christianity. One day, Clement wanted to make him worship the pagan gods, but he preferred hard labor. As a result, he was sent to the Inkerman quarries, located near Chersonesos (now it is Sevastopol), where he met many followers of Jesus, who were also exiled to this place. Working with them, Clement tried to keep them in word and deed so that they did not lose heart. In the place where the work was going on, there was no source, and convicts were constantly thirsty. But Clement prayed for a long time and persistently, and one day everyone saw how the water source had hammered! The rumor about this case for a long time did not abate, the entire Taurida Peninsula spoke about this. Many wanted to accept Christianity and came to Clement to be baptized.

Finally

So, we talked about some of the patron saints of those with a name-day in January. Male names that you see in the lists, as you already know, correspond to the names of saints. Always remember your heavenly defenders, pray to them, and they will definitely help you!