A name day is the feast day of the saint whose name a Christian bears, especially the person's patron saint.
Why celebrate it?
The day connects personal identity with the wider life of the Church and gives thanks for the patron saint's Christian witness and prayers.
How is it celebrated?
Customs vary and may include worship, hospitality, family gatherings, and greetings.
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Established with the blessing of V. Rev. Fr. Wiaczeslaw, Rector of Orthodox Christian Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (NY). |
