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Icon of the Saint inscribed

Since the baptism of Russia there was a tradition to give people names to honor the names of saints. It is believed that Saint, which is named in honor of the man who intended to protect him throughout life. Every Saint has his own icon. Praying for her, people turn to the Holy, asking him for assistance in any matters. Heavenly helper will protect the person from harm, will be directed on the right path, to help survive the disaster.

The image associated with the Holy Guardian Angel. Icons with his image hanging over the bed of the infant after baptism. The presence of the image of the guardian angel protects a child.

At baptism, the Church calls the name of the Saint in whose honor named people. Nowadays this name is not always the same as the name registered in the birth certificate. If the baptism occurred long ago and no one can name who named the child in the Church, heavenly patron of the Holy believe, the day of memory which is closest to the date of birth.

The selection of icons

Female names are not too common in the calendar. For any female name will fit the icon of St. Tatiana or Barbara. Girls named Anna usually advised to acquire the image of the Righteous Anna mother of the Theotokos. But apart from it there are still thirty-two saints with the name Anne. Most popular female names images Catherine the great Martyr, the Holy Princess Olga, St. Matrona of Moscow, Holy Martyr Tamara, blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg.

A similar situation exists with male names. According to the Chronicles, many saints named names Nicholas, Basil, John. Some Johns just over forty. But people usually offer only images of the Apostle John the theologian and St. John the Baptist. Popular men's personal icons are: the icon of St. Nicholas, of St. Andrew, the image of St. Seraphim of Sarov, St. Cyril of Radonezh.

It is recommended to select icons by the name of the patron Saint, that is named Saint, after whom the person was named at baptism. However, it is not forbidden to choose the image of the Saint, which is the soul, which man esteems especially.

Registered icon is a very valuable gift. It is a way that brings him closer to his heavenly patron, calling for divine assistance.