On the day of remembrance of the saints of the Orthodox Church, name-days and people bearing the names of these saints are celebrated. On July 14, people with the names of Vasily, Kuzma, Damian, Konstantin, Leo, Pavel, Peter, Potit, Nicodemus, Angelina and Perpetua celebrate name days.
Male names
The name Basil came from the Greek language and is formed from the word vasilas, which means "royal." This name has many patrons among the saints of the Russian Orthodox Church. On July 14, Rev. Hegumen Vasily Glubokorechensky, who founded the Monastery of the Deep Rivers, is commemorated. St. Basil lived a righteous life, becoming the first abbot of the monastery and devoting himself to serving God.
July 14 also commemorate the silver-free Cosmas and Damian of Assy. The brothers Cosmas and Damian lived in the 3rd century in Rome. Brought up in a pious faith in God and having the gift of healing, they devoted their lives to healing people, combining work with the preaching of the faith of Christ. They are called silver-free, since they did not take a penny for their work. There are many testimonies of miracles performed by them by the grace of God. It is known that during the time of persecution of Christians, they were called to the Roman emperor Karin, who demanded that they renounce God. The brothers persisted and turned to God with prayer. Immediately the emperor's neck twisted. This made him repent and believe in God, for which he received immediate healing. However, Cosmas and Damian had many envious people. Their former teacher, who was angry with the brothers' medical successes, lured them into the mountains and killed them. On the day of memory of Cosmas and Damian, men are congratulated with the name of Kuzma and Demyan.
July 14 is the day of remembrance of the righteous Paul. On this day, congratulate men bearing the name of the saint. This Latin name means "small." It is popular both in Russia and abroad, including the female counterpart of the name - Paul, Paula.
On this day, Konstantin also celebrates name day. The name is translated from Latin as "persistent". It is widely distributed in the world since the time of Byzantium. According to statistics, about 5% of Russian men are called Konstantin. July 14 is the day of remembrance of the martyr Konstantin the Wonderworker, who died due to an open and sincere faith in God.
The name Leo also came from Latin. This is a Russified version of the word Leo. Little is known about Rev. Leo the Hermit, whose memorial day falls on July 14th. This often happens when righteous monks live remotely from worldly life, devoting their lives to serving God.
The names Nicodemus and Potit have lost their relevance. Now they rarely call anyone that, although the names are preserved in the middle names of the older generation. On July 14, St. Nicodemus the Holy Mountaineer and Martyr Potit are commemorated.
On this day, congratulate men with the name of Peter. It is formed from the ancient Greek petra, which means "stone, rock." This name has long been popular in Russia. Recall what famous personalities, among whom were Russian monarchs, wore it: Peter I, Peter Tchaikovsky and others. This name has an analogue in almost every language of the world. On July 14, the church reads a mention of the Monk Peter Patricius, who led the imperial guard in the world, but was captured during the battle with Khan Krum. At night, John the Evangelist appeared to him and freed him from prison, transferring him to Byzantine lands. This miracle made Peter leave the service and accept monasticism. For more than 30 years he wore a hair shirt, walked barefoot, tortured his body with fasting and deprivation. The relics of the saint immediately after his death acquired healing power for those who turned to them for help with true faith.
The biography of St. Perpetua, whose memorial day falls on July 14, is unknown.
