December 6 - Alexander's name day on the church calendar: beautiful cards, congratulations to a man on his angel's day

According to the Orthodox calendar, on December 6, the name day is celebrated by courageous, independent and fair men named Alexander. The angel days of the owners of this name are not counted. However, each has its own heavenly patron, which affects the character and fate. "Izvestia" tells who patronizes December Alexander and what traits are inherent in them, and also publishes warm congratulations and cards that can be sent to familiar Alexander on holiday.

December 6 - men's namesake Alexander according to the church calendar

The name Alexander is rightfully considered strong and truly masculine. In translation from ancient Greek, it means "defender" or "a man who protects people". Already from childhood, Sasha shows a desire to tutor and protect the weak, the desire for independence and leadership. With age, the temperament and charisma of the owners of the name are revealed more and more.

Thanks to the ability to think strategically and make balanced decisions Alexander successfully realize themselves in creative professions, exact sciences and business. At the same time, it is a simple and unpretentious man. He easily adapts to a variety of situations and feels great even in spartan conditions.

In communication, Alexander quickly disposes of others thanks to erudition and a subtle sense of humor. However, communication for him is not just a pleasure, but a source of gaining new knowledge. Men with this name are vividly interested in history, politics, economics, technology, sports and much more. Therefore, his interlocutors are simply obliged to be intelligent and versatile personalities.

And although Alexander is not a fan of disputes, he knows how to convince and incline to his point of view. In personal relationships, such a man shows himself as a reliable spouse and partner. As a rule, he creates a strong family, where the main values are mutual respect and support.

Among the most famous bearers of the name were Tsar Alexander the Great, three emperors of the Russian Empire, Russian commander Alexander Suvorov and St. Prince Alexander Nevsky, who in the Orthodox tradition and is the heavenly patron saint of all Sasha, born at the beginning of winter.

Happy Alexander Nevsky Day: postcards and pictures

The Church honors Alexander Nevsky several times a year. One of the days of memory falls on December 6. Therefore, boys who were born on this or the nearest day on the calendar are given the name of the saint glorified on the holiday.

The great ruler and commander was born in the first half of XIII century in Pereslavl-Zalesskiy. From early childhood he learned military business and accompanied in campaigns his father - Grand Prince of Kiev and Vladimir Yaroslav Vsevolodovich.

Already at the age of 19 the young prince personally participated in the battle with the Swedes on the Neva River, winning the victory. It was after this battle that he began to be called Nevsky.

A few years later, the army led by Alexander Nevsky defeated a detachment of Livonian Order knights on Lake Peipsi. This battle went down in history as the Battle of Ice. However, the people loved the prince not only as an outstanding warrior and commander, but also as a wise ruler.

The prince died near Vladimir, returning from a trip to the Golden Horde. He was buried on December 6 (November 23, O.S.), 1263 in the Vladimir Nativity of the Virgin Monastery. In 1724 his incorruptible relics were transferred to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra of St. Petersburg. This event was also reflected in the church calendar.

Every year in the days of memory of the noble prince in the churches are held Divine Liturgy and procession. The clergy remind about the life of the saint and glorify his deeds. The faithful light candles before the image and offer their prayers. The saint is asked for courage, wisdom, deliverance from enemies and other troubles. Warriors ask for the granting of courage, bravery and valor.

On the days of the holiday it is also customary to exchange greeting cards with warm wishes, not forgetting to congratulate the birthday boys and girls of the day. Often the postcards depict the iconographic image of Alexander Nevsky. Even more popular are photos of churches and temples named in honor of the defender of Russian lands.

Among other popular subjects is the famous image of the prince in armor and with a sword in his hands, created by artist Pavel Korin. During the Great Patriotic War, it made the rounds of all frontline newspapers, becoming a symbol of confrontation and the long-awaited victory.

Happy Angel Day, Alexander: funny congratulations, prose, poems

In addition to postcards on the Memorial Day of Alexander Nevsky and the day of the angel of winter Alexander send congratulations with warm wishes. Here are some examples of how you can congratulate the birthday boys in prose in their own words and poems:

"Alexander, congratulations!
Get everything from life,
Let happy moments
Life will fill through the edge.
Name day is an important holiday,
Like Christmas and New Year's Eve,
"May God protect you from all sorrows
And God protect you!"

"Alexander's name day,
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart!
"And I'll continue to add:
"May you be happy, Sasha.
Let the hardships dissipate,
Let only joy await ahead,
"May prosperity last for years,
All dreams will come true!"

"Today I congratulate you
Happy Angel's Day to you!
May you, Alexander,
Always good fortune.
I wish you prosperity,
Good health and good fortune,
"Great victories in your work,
and warmth of heart."

"Your name is Sasha, which means "courageous defender". Therefore, I wish you to be powerful and indestructible, a threat to enemies and a support for loved ones. May your tremendous energy and strength lead you only to victories, and your patron saint Alexander Nevsky help you not to stop at what you have achieved and always go forward."

"I congratulate you on your name day and angel's day, Alexander! From the bottom of my heart I wish you to be the master of your destiny. Let all your wishes come true, and in life await success and many victories. Happy holiday and all the best to you!"

"Alexander, congratulations on your name day! I wish you brilliant successes and achievements. Be strong, strong and healthy! May your guardian angel, St. Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky, be for you a shield from all problems, an example of courage and valor. Good luck and all blessings!"

"Dear Alexander, congratulations on your name day! I wish you bogatyr health, courageous heart and unquenchable optimism. Let there be many happy moments and bright events in your life. And your angel will accompany you all the way, protecting you from adversity.

The postcards were prepared by Izvestia using photos by Maxim Blinov, Viktor Velikzhanin, Petr Kovalev, Kristina Kormilitsyna, Dmitry Korotayev, Alexei Kudenko, Valery Melnikov, Vitaly Nevar, Sergey Pyatakov and Yuri Akhromeev.