When Angel Day Celebrates Anatoly

The name Anatoly came to us from Greece, forming his words "anatolikos" and "anatole" mean "eastern" and "sunrise" respectively. Consequently, the name Anatoly is treated as "morning, clear".

The greatest popularity this name acquired after the 20-ies of the last century. To call Anatolia boys became less in the sixties.

How to choose a birthday

Many people celebrate birthday besides birthday. Marks the day of the angel Anatoly, when the day of veneration of one of the saints comes with this name. By the way, there are a lot of them. Therefore this day Anatoly can mark several times a year.

The day of the angel Anatoly celebrates the church calendar on January 23, in February (7 and 19), on May 6. Born in the summer can choose from the following dates: July 16 and 19 or August 6, 11, 12. And in the autumn, celebrating the day of the angel Anatoly may prefer September 15 or November days: 3, 13 and 19 number. Plus the 3rd and 23th of the last month of the year.

Which of the saints is remembered these days?

Anatoly of Constantinople

He is considered the most revered patron Anatoliev, who was born in Alexandria. He engaged in philosophy, took an active part in the construction and arrangement of churches, and after taking the rank he served as a deacon in the time of Cyril of Alexandria.

This saint during his lifetime zealously fought for the purity of Orthodoxy and tried to eradicate various false teachings. In the books on worship, one can meet the verses of this saint.

Anatoly of Nicaea

Because of his merchant's origin, this great martyr is the patron of the merchants. Prayers to this saint increase the turnover, and the icon must necessarily be found among those men who lack confidence and discretion, qualities that are so necessary for a successful career and the creation of a strong family.

The associated holy day of the angel Anatoly will be able to celebrate on July 16.

Anatoly the Warrior

The history of this holy martyr is connected with George the Victorious, whose torment he observed and was amazed by the steadfastness of the saint. Anatoly was a witness of how God's grace is capable of preserving a person unscathed. What he saw made him believe in the Son of God, which he announced, for which he was immediately beheaded.

Anatoly Optinsky (senior)

This saint lived in the nineteenth century. Brought up in an ordinary family, Anatoly graduated from a theological seminary and began to work as a civil servant in the public chamber for the financial part. The layman Alexei Moiseevich took monastic vows after the Lord saved him from incurable consumption at that time. So, in the Optina desert, the future venerable elder appeared.

He had an amazing ability to calm emotions, ease pain, adjust for the upcoming tests. He could spiritually prepare a person for the approaching death. The Lord endowed him with foresight and the gift of healing.

The most difficult test for the saint was the death of a spiritual mentor, with whom he could not reconcile himself.

Anatoly Optinsky (Potapov)

The Monk was called a comforter for his sensitive heart. He was endowed with a healing gift and perspicacity.

In the post-revolutionary years, when the clergy came under persecution, the students persuaded the old man to leave Optina desert, but he did not agree to leave the holy monastery. When he was going to be arrested, he persuaded the Chekists that he was given time to prepare. Early in the morning, he read a prayer, and before he came for him, he died.

Characteristics of Anatoliev

When will mark the day of the angel Anatoly, what number, usually determines the date of birth of a man with this name. Choose the closest to this time the name-day.

But all Anatolia have common features. They are intelligent men, able to easily find a common language with different people. They are good leaders, because thanks to their sharp sense of justice they will be deservedly encouraged and tactfully point out the shortcomings and mistakes of people.

Regardless of when Anatoly celebrates the day of the angel, a man with this name refers to creative natures and knows how to earn money, has an excellent imagination and developed intuition.

In marriage, Anatoly prefers to be dominated by his wife, and experiences difficulties in raising children. Often the bearers of this name have great sexual experience, but carefully hide their inner world from numerous partners. For them it is simply vital to feel wanted and necessary.