Congratulations to Ivan
I'll put it together
I wish you were
Cooler than everyone else in the world.
Proudly called a man,
Didn't bend my knees
And health so that I can
Show off something excellent.
Up so that your business goes
And incomes grew
Happy days are yours
They took shape over the years.
I wish you new goals
I strive for you
So that in your life
You were always able to achieve.
Our dear, dear Vanya,
You are lucky and smart.
Without you, work will stop
You are agile and strong.
You can and do everything,
Your affairs are in conflict.
Take care of your family and children -
Let them bathe in love.
We wish you happiness
Don't lose your friends
And in career advancement,
New and big ideas!
Vanechka! We sincerely congratulate you and wish you never stop halfway. Always go to the end and achieve your goals. We wish that only the best things are present in your life, love, true friendship, bright experiences, successes and victories. May your broad and kind nature always find pleasure and interesting adventures for itself!
Vanechka, Vanyusha
I send my congratulations,
Let him hurry to you
Good luck from all sides.
Bird of happiness in your hands
Let it be given to you
From your smile
Trouble will hide in a corner.
I wish you well
Stand on your feet
Consonant with the name
God's grace.
May she be happy
Ivan, your destiny,
Rich in friends
And generous with love.
You are a storehouse of goodness and strength,
You are a volcano of optimism,
Creative waterfall
In general, you're cool, Ivan.
Just be the darling of fate
And a magnet for good luck,
Be lucky in life
Solve problems with ease.
In the right place I wish
Show up at the right time
To catch fortune by the tail
And don't let go anymore.
I wish with all my heart, Ivan,
So that your life is bright,
So that money gets into your pocket,
And may fate lead you to your dreams!
Love, be close, love,
Appreciate the wonderful moments
After all, every moment is unique,
Take pleasure from life!
Happy holiday to you, Ivan!
Congratulations and success to you.
May you be above all praise.
I'll give you a little advice:
Be cheerful and happy
Never be discouraged.
All the good things in life
Take it for yourself.
May good luck and health
They never let you down.
May adversity and sorrow
They run away forever.
Be a real man:
Lie down on the sofa
And turn on football, drink beer.
In general, happy holiday, Ivan!
I wish without tension
Hammering nails into the wall
And creative socks
Scatter around the apartment.
For you I wish, Ivan,
Endless happiness in life,
Money, a pocket full of gold,
Strength of spirit, kindness, optimism.
Don't give up, strive forward,
Achieve your goals,
May great luck await you
May your eyes sparkle with happiness!
A lot of girls got caught
Into your most dangerous trap.
And smart and enterprising,
Our nice guy Ivan.
I wish to be healthy
Be friends with a sense of humor.
Never lose heart
Live with positivity in your heart.
There is a reason for joy
After all, we celebrate your holiday,
I wish you happiness, Vanya,
And control destiny in life.
What a pleasure, really!
Congratulations to you today,
Ivan, let all the bad luck,
You will overcome in no time.
Let love warm the soul, Vanya,
And sadness will fly away without a trace,
I wish you good health,
Let nothing hurt anywhere.
Nowadays, many traditions that seemed lost forever during the years of Soviet power with its attitude towards religion have been revived. Among them is the custom of congratulating each other on name days. The only trouble is that today we do not always know on what days it is appropriate to do this. In this article we will try to figure out when to congratulate everyone who bears the name Ivan, whose angel's day (name day) appears in the Orthodox calendar more than a hundred times.
Russian name born in Palestine
According to researchers, the name Ivan, so common among us and always considered originally Russian, is actually borrowed from Hebrew, where it sounds like Yochanan (יוחנן), which is usually translated by the expression: “Yahweh (God) had mercy” or “Yahweh had mercy.”
Appearing in the Middle East, this name gained extraordinary popularity among Slavic and a number of other peoples. In particular, in its basic form - Ivan - it is widespread among Croats, Gagauz, Serbs, Macedonians, Belarusians, Ukrainians, Slovenes, Bulgarians and, of course, Russians.
A name that has stepped into the world
In the second half of the 20th century, due to the establishment of closer international contacts, the fashion for the name Ivan spread to many English-speaking, Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries, among which the main place is occupied by the states of Latin America. In them it acquired a sound characteristic of each nation, for example, Ivan or Evan.
It is known that often the most common name in a particular nation is used to designate an entire nation. For example, during World War II, the Germans called all Russians Ivans, without distinguishing their real name. At the same time, our compatriots called them Krauts - from the name Fritz, common in Germany. In literature, and especially in journalistic literature, you can find the name Tommy to denote the English.
Broken tradition
Well, when are Ivan’s name days celebrated according to the Orthodox calendar, and when should we congratulate the owners of this most popular name in Russia? To answer this question, everyone should know one important thing - name days are celebrated on the day when the church celebrates the memory of the saint whose name he bears. But a new question immediately arises - since this name has always been common, there have been a lot of saints of God who have borne it throughout the history of the church, and there are more than a hundred days of their commemoration in the church calendar - which one to choose? When, for example, should Ivan celebrate his name day?
Orthodox name days in former times coincided with birthdays, and this happened for the following reason. It was customary, when giving a name to a newborn, first of all to look into the calendar and find out which saints are commemorated on the day on which he was born. The child was named after one of them, and this saint was considered his guardian angel. Thus, birthdays and name days were always celebrated on the same day.
During the years of Soviet godlessness, this custom was forgotten, and names for newborns were given according to the imagination of the parents and the whims of changing fashion. Thus, in our days, Ivan’s name day according to the church calendar and the birthdays of the owners of this name, as a rule, do not coincide. What should I do?
Solution
In order to somehow streamline the current situation and not leave its flock without angelic protection, the Church offered us the only possible option - to celebrate the name day on the holiday closest to the birthday of the saint whose name we bear.
As an exception: if a person wishes to have as a guardian angel some other saint of the same name, whose day is not the closest on the calendar, then for this he is recommended to ask for a blessing from his parish priest, of course, if he attends church.
As mentioned above, Ivan’s name day days are celebrated more than a hundred times a year, so the choice is very wide. Since the scope of this article does not allow us to talk in detail about all the saints of God who bear this name, we will dwell in more detail on only some of them.
Holy forerunner of the Savior
Of course, the most famous and prominent representative of the host of saints bearing this name is John the Baptist - the closest predecessor of Jesus Christ, who predicted the imminent coming of the Messiah. A resident of the desert, whose youth was spent in an atmosphere of strict asceticism, he called the Jews to repentance in the name of the coming Kingdom of Heaven.
Immersing them in the waters of the Jordan River, Saint John performed sacred ablutions, symbolizing cleansing from sins. He also performed this ritual over the Savior who appeared to the world. It is not for nothing that Ivan’s name day, associated with the days of veneration of this saint, can be celebrated seven times a year: January 20, March 9, June 7, July 7, September 11, October 6 and October 25.
Jesus' Beloved Disciple
Another New Testament owner of this name is the closest disciple of Christ, the youngest of his associates and, apparently, the most beloved - the holy apostle and evangelist John the Theologian. He wrote not only one of the four canonical (recognized by the church) Gospels, but also the famous book “The Revelation of John the Theologian,” also known as the “Apocalypse,” and two apostolic epistles included in the New Testament.
Being next to his Teacher during the days of Christ’s earthly life, after his ascension to heaven he went a long way, preaching the word of God to the pagans, and the only one of the twelve apostles was honored to die a non-violent death. Modern owners of this name, who have chosen the holy evangelist as their heavenly patron, celebrate Ivan’s name day on one of the following days: May 21, July 13 and October 9. In the Catholic Church, December 27 is added to the listed dates.
Author of the Divine Liturgy
They are also celebrated on the days when the Orthodox world commemorates one of the three ecumenical saints and teachers of the church - St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople. His name is on a par with such pillars of the church as Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian. Being an outstanding preacher and theologian, he left behind many works that are studied today in all theological educational institutions.
His most famous creation is the Divine Liturgy of the Eastern, or as it is called, the Byzantine rite. According to tradition, it is divided into two parts, called the “Liturgy of the Catechumens” and the “Liturgy of the Faithful.” People who are churchgoers or at least periodically attend church are well acquainted with it, since it occurs almost daily. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates his memory three times a year: on February 9 and 12, and on November 26.
The Righteous One from the Baltic Shores
And finally, we cannot help but remember our Russian saint of God, beloved and revered by the people - the holy righteous John of Kronstadt, whose memory is celebrated on January 2 and July 14. During the days of his earthly life, he gained fame as an outstanding preacher, spiritual writer, church and public figure, as well as a social figure who held extreme monarchical views, for which he was extremely negatively assessed by Soviet propaganda.
As the rector of St. Andrew's Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, Father John was an Honorary Member of the Imperial Palestine Society and the personal confessor of Emperor Alexander III. It is an undeniable fact that by the beginning of the 20th century he became the most famous and authoritative figure in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Meanwhile, in life, the priest was always a non-covetous and ascetic. He invariably used the huge sums of money he received from wealthy donors for the needs of the diocese. The monument to the holy righteous man is the Ioannovsky Convent, erected at his expense in St. Petersburg. Revived after decades of Bolshevik desecration, it again became one of the spiritual centers of Russia.
Afterword
As stated above, Ivan’s name day can be celebrated on a variety of days of the year, and detailed information about them is easy to obtain by looking at the church calendar. The main thing is not to forget about them and congratulate your family and friends on time, thus showing them a warm and attentive attitude.
The church calendar marks many memorable dates. Almost every day is dedicated to some saint, very often not just one, but several. Today we will learn in more detail when Ivan’s name day is celebrated, what is inherent in a person whose name is that, and which famous personalities are included in the list of the Orthodox calendar.
History of the name
In everyday life, we often meet people with completely different names. For example, Vanya or Ivan. In church form it is used as John.
The origins are rooted in Jewish culture. The literal translation is “God took pity.”
The name never had great popularity, despite the fact that it was often used to call kings. Most likely, this is caused by a special characteristic imposed on it by folk art.
Very often the name was used as a generalizing collective image of the people. The main character in fairy tales was often Ivan.
Interestingly, during World War II, the Germans called all Russians by this name.
However, Ivan’s name day has nothing to do with folklore.
In Tsarist Russia, runaway peasants hid their origins and, if they were caught, when asked about their name they answered that their name was Vanya, but they had forgotten their last name. This is how entries were made in the documents.
With the advent of Christianity, it became normal to give a child a name according to the Orthodox calendar. So it became quite widespread and gained particular popularity. According to the Orthodox calendar, Ivan’s name day is celebrated several times a month.
Features of the name
People have a tendency to constantly analyze and derive general formulas. This rule also applies to names. It is believed that each has its own aura, a force that in one way or another influences the personality, giving it certain character traits.
Ivan has been a rather controversial personality since childhood. On the one hand, he is immersed in his own world, thoughtful, on the other hand, he loves to learn new things and meet people.
Such people often face problems in their studies. Outside observers may get the impression that the person is disinterested and absent-minded. This is due to the fact that Ivan often gets lost in his thoughts. At the same time, they have fairly developed mental abilities and excellent powers of observation.
A striking feature of people named Ivan is optimism. They can achieve great success in any endeavor only if it truly inspires them. Quite often, having achieved their goal, they lose interest in it.
Character traits
It is quite difficult to understand the intricacies of Ivan’s mental structure; he is too multifaceted and versatile a person. They can be kind and open, while deep down they conceal their own motives. Not without cunning.
The disadvantages include unstable mood, which manifests itself in sudden outbursts of anger and aggression. Such moments pass quickly enough and cause a person to feel sadness and regret about his own behavior.
By choosing Ivan as a friend, you can be sure that he will not let you down. Will always support you in a difficult situation. And if you entrust Vanya with a secret, he will definitely keep everything a secret.
The opinions of those around him are of little concern to him if it does not concern his personality. I am ready to listen to advice, but this does not mean that he will adhere to it.
In love, as in other matters, he shows perseverance and perseverance. If the object of his attention does not reciprocate, Ivan will not give up just like that. He will slowly, unobtrusively approach the target. But as stated above, once you reach it, you may lose interest.
We know about his childhood and activities from the Gospel of Luke. The saint led an ascetic lifestyle. He did not need expensive clothes or gourmet food. He had everything he needed to live and serve God.
He began his sermons around 28 BC. John traveled around Jordan and called people to baptism so that their sins would be forgiven.
He cannot be called an ordinary preacher, rather a prophet. After all, he was retelling the will of God.
John carried out the water baptism of Jesus, to whom the evangelists assign an important role in the life of the Son of God.
The saint's life ended in prison, where Salome's messenger eventually cut off his head.
But besides him, there is another Ivan, whose name day the Orthodox celebrate several times a year.
Apostle and Evangelist
One of the disciples of Christ, who is mentioned in the New Testament, is He who preached throughout his life. The number of his followers constantly increased. The miracles that the apostle repeatedly demonstrated to the pagans played a significant role in this.
During the struggle against Christianity, he was sentenced to death. However, neither poison nor hot oil could kill him. Therefore, the apostle was simply left in captivity, where he lived for many years.
When is Ivan's name day according to the church calendar?: May 21, October 9 – John the Theologian, apostle of the 12, evangelist; January 13, July 11 John of Alexandria, martyr; February 9, September 27 – John Chrysostom, Constantinople, Ecumenical Teacher; January 20, July 7, September 11 – John the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord
Characteristics of the birthday boy Ivan:
From the Hebrew language - “the mercy of God.” The borrowed name has taken root in both Russian and other European languages and, having acquired a different sound guise, has gone very far from the original source. It has become one of the most beloved everywhere, turning from Jokanaan (ancient Hebrew), John (ancient Greek) into the typically Russian Ivan, the typically French Jean, the typically English John. It is curious that in many countries the bearer of this name has become a characteristic folk type: Ivanushka and “Russian Ivan” - in the mouths of foreigners.
Ivan has powerful energy that has followed this name for many centuries. Thus, the Evangelist John, the beloved disciple of Jesus Christ, along with Peter occupies a central place among the twelve apostles. John the Baptist is the last in a series of prophets-harbingers of the coming of the Messiah, the immediate predecessor of Jesus Christ
Ivan has a broad nature, a good disposition and a bright, intelligent head. Among the Ivans you can meet excellent workers, scientists or... slackers and drunkards. Ivan is always open and responsive, loves large feasts, treats people simply and trustingly. At the same time, he can be stubborn when it comes to his vital interests. Ivan values his family, but he won’t miss a single pretty “skirt.” Ivan is not greedy, he loves his children. They just love him
Congratulations on Ivan’s name day:
Don't forget to celebrate Ivan's name day and congratulate Ivan on his angel's day.
I wish you prosperity,
Inspiration, success, love
On my Name Day today, I, Vanya,
And most importantly, keep happiness!
He is very versatile
And inquisitive beyond measure.
Ivan, whoever he wants to become,
He will handle everything skillfully.
Oh yes, like our Ivan
Celebrating his name day today.
I called everyone to the table,
Walk around will be enviable.
He is so different,
He's fickle terribly.
But I love you, I won’t change it
The best Vanya in the world!
Your Angel was given to you by God,
To protect you, Ivan.
And he will keep you all his life
From stupid quarrels and from insults.
He helps to live brightly,
It gives good luck and warmth.
And on the brightest name day
Confess to him that you love him.
Place a candle under the image
And look into His eyes
Try and understand
The one who is called to protect.
When your angel, your saint
Celebrating this day with you,
We are happy to congratulate you,
I love both of you dearly!
Modest Calm Simple-minded
Ivan Okhlobystin, actor
When is Ivan's name day in 2019?
Having received an invitation to Ivan’s name day, know that the hero of the occasion is a man with a broad soul, a reliable and faithful comrade, who highly values friendship. Therefore, when preparing congratulations and gifts for such a date, focus on this.
This name is very ancient and translated from Hebrew means “God’s mercy”; it endows its owners with a difficult character, unconventional thinking, the ability to achieve their own, and at the same time help others in every possible way.
You need to understand that Ivan is a man of deep internal contradictions that haunt his seething nature, therefore, when he becomes aggressive, you should not take his anger personally.
In reality, Vanya does not wish harm to anyone and does more good deeds; he is a creator who is able to find new ways to solve old problems and create something unique.
His name day always turns into an unforgettable holiday, where everyone is happy and interesting, because Ivan is distinguished by his cordiality and generosity. And the best name day gift would be your good mood and sincere joy.
Studying the calendar of church holidays, you will notice that in 2019 there are several dozen days at once when the owners of this name can celebrate their Angel Day.
To know when to celebrate the name day, according to the Orthodox canon, Ivan, you should be guided by the church calendar.
In it, the date of veneration of the Saint with this name is closest to his birthday and will become his name day.
Ivan's name day calendar
January 11 (December 29): Venerable John of the Kiev-Pechersk, long-suffering, resting in the Near Caves
Today, more and more people congratulate not only a happy birthday, but also a happy name day, thereby showing a sign of true attention and the warmest attitude to the hero of the occasion.
