Difference between revisions of "Name day"
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| − | A '''name day''' is the day of celebration in lieu of a [[birthday]] by members of the [[Eastern Orthodox | + | A '''name day''' is the day of celebration in lieu of a [[birthday]] by members of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. All those persons having a particular Saint's name rejoice on the same day. Observing your name-day is considered to be spiritually important. |
[[Category:Sociology]] | [[Category:Sociology]] | ||
[[Category:Eastern Orthodox Church]] | [[Category:Eastern Orthodox Church]] | ||
Revision as of 18:20, May 1, 2008
A name day is the day of celebration in lieu of a birthday by members of the Eastern Orthodox Church. All those persons having a particular Saint's name rejoice on the same day. Observing your name-day is considered to be spiritually important.