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How to choose the right name for a newborn boy in the saints in October?
Baptism of the baby is an important event in the life of every family. In the Russian Orthodox tradition, there were several unshakable rules for naming children, which were followed by all parents.

How to choose the right name for a newborn boy in the saints in October
Orthodox names for boys in saints in October: origin, meaning, patron saint
Important: be sure to read the biography of the saint whose name your child bears!
Alexander
Etymology: from other Greek. "Alexandros" is a man who protects. The name "Alexander" is the most popular name around the world.
Date of name day in October |
Patron on the holy |
3 | St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Tetyuev), presbyter. |
4 |
St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Belyakov), presbyter. St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Fedoseev), presbyter. |
5 | Alexander (biography was not preserved). |
9 | St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Levitsk), presbyter. |
11 | Martyr Alexander Kalutian, blacksmith. Martyr Alexander (Biography was not preserved). |
13 | St. Novomuch. Alexander Trinity-Golenishchevsky (in the world Alexander Orlov), confessor. |
14 | St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Agafonnikov), presbyter. |
24 | St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Gryvsky), presbyter. |
25 | St. Novomuch. Alexander (in the world Alexander Pozdeevsky), presbyter. |
30 | Saint Alexander Semipalatinsky (in the world Alexander Schukin), Novomoch. |
Alexei
Etymology: from other Greek. “Alex” - prevent, protect, protect.
Date of name day in October |
Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Alexy (in the world Nikolai Kuznetsov), presbyter. |
2 | Rev. Alexy Zosimovsky (in the world Fedor Soloviev), the elder, Jeroschimon. |
4 | St. Novomuch. Alexy (in the world Alexey Stabikov), presbyter. |
13 | Novomoch. Alexy (in the world Alexey Serebrennikov). |
14 | St. Novomuch. Alexy (in the world Alexey Stavrovsky), presbyter. |
29 | St. Novomuch. Alexy (in the world Alexey Nikonov), presbyter. |
Andrei
Etymology: from other Greek. Andreas is courageous.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 |
St. Novomuch. Andrey (in the world Andrey Benedictov), \u200b\u200bpresbyter. St. Martyr Andrey Ephesian, presbyter. |
6 | Martyr Andrey Syrakuzsk. |
7 | St. Novomuch. Andrey (in the world Andrei Bystrov), presbyter. |
15 | The holy fool for the sake of Andrei, Blessed Constantinople. |
23 | The holy fool for Andrei, Blessed Totemsky. |
30 | Rev. Martyr Andrey Cretan. |
31 | St. Novomuch. Andrey (in the world Andrei Voskresensky), presbyter. |
Anton
Etymology: from the Latin generic name of Antoniev.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
7 | Saint Anthony New Monyasia. |
16 | Saint Anthony, Archbishop of the Western-American and San Francisian (in the world of Artemy Medvedev). |
23 | Rev. Martyr Anthony Zographic. |
26 | Saint Anthony Chkondid. |
30 | Rev. Anthony Anthony Leokhnovsky (in the world of Anthony Benjamin), a miracle worker, an elder. |
Aristarch
Etymology: from other Greek. Aristarchos is the one who dominates.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
10 | Saint Aristarchus Apamy. |
Arkady
Etymology: from other Greek. Arkadoss is the one who lives in Arcadia or a shepherd.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | Saint Arkady Novgorod, Blessed, bishop. |
Athanasius
Etymology: from other Greek. "Afanasios" is immortal.
Date of name day in October |
Patron on the holy |
8 | Rev. Athanasius Cherepovetsky. |
9 | St. Novomuch. Athanasius (in the world of Afanasy Dokukin), presbyter. |
28 | Saint Athanasius (in the world Sergey Sakharov), Bishop of Kovrovsky. |
Boris
Etymology: the abbreviated form of the ancient Slavic name Borislav is glorious in the struggle, battle.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Boris (in the world Boris Bogolepov). |
15 | Martyr Boris Kazan. |
Vasiliy
Etymology: from other Greek. Basilios is the one who rules.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
3 | St. Prince Oleg Romanovich (Vasily in Health). |
4 |
Novomoch. Vasily (in the world Vasily Kondratyev). St. Novomuch. Vasily (in the world Vasily Krymkin), presbyter. |
7 |
Novomoch. Vasily (in the world Vasily Vinogradov). St. Novomuch. Vasily (in the world Vasily Voskresensky), deacon. |
13 | St. Novomuch. Vasily (in the world Vasily Guryev), presbyter. |
15 | Martyr Vasily Kazan (in the world Vasily Sadykov). |
17 | St. Novomoch. Vasily (in the world of Gabriel Tsvetkov). |
21 | St. Novomuch. Vasily (in the world Vasily Ozeretskovsky), presbyter. |
23 | St. Vassian (Vasily), Wonderworker of Constantinople. |
Valentine
Etymology: from Latin "Valens" - healthy.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | St. Novomuch. Valentine (in the world of Valentin Nikolsky), presbyter. |
11 | The righteous Valentine/Cadenin (biography has not been preserved). |
Benjamin
Etymology: from the biblical name Benjamin - the son of my beloved wife; The son of my right hand; Happy son.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Benjamin (in the world Veniamin Blagonadezhdin), presbyter. |
5 | Saint Veniamin (in the world Vasily Voskresensky), Bishop of Romanovsky, Novomoch. |
Victor
Etiology: from Latin "Victor" - winner.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
10 | Saint Victor. |
21 | Novomoch. Victor (in the world Victor Frolov). |
Vitaly
Etymology: from Latin "Vitalis" - life.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
7 | St. Novomuch. Vitaly (in the world Vitaly Kokorev), monk. |
Vladimir
Etymology: from the Old Russian “Vladimir” - the one who owns the world or from the Old Russian “Volodimer” is the one who owns a measure.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Vladimir (in the world Vladimir Chekalov), presbyter. |
4 | Novomoch. Vladimir (in the world Vladimir Pravdlyubov). |
9 | St. Novomuch. Vladimir (in the world Vladimir Vyatsky), presbyter. |
17 | St. Vladimir Yaroslavich (in baptism of Vasily), the Novgorod prince. |
21 | St. Novomuch. Vladimir (in the world Vladimir Speransky), presbyter. |
Vladislav
Etymology: The name of Slavic origin is one who owns glory.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Prince Vladislav Serbsky. |
Vyacheslav
Etymology: From the Old Russian phrase “Vying Glory” - more glorious.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
11 | St. Prince Vyacheslav Czech. |
13 | St. Novomuch. Vyacheslav (in the world Vyacheslav Zankov), presbyter. |
Gabriel
Etymology: from the biblical name Gavriel - God's assistant; The one who supports God.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Prince Igor Olgovich (in the baptism of George, Gabriel in the monastication). |
18 | St. Novomuch. Gabriel (in the world Ivan Igoshkin), the Monk. |
31 | Martyr Gabriel Egyptian. |
George / Egor
Etymology: from other Greek. "Georgios" is the one who owns the land.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Prince Igor Olgovich (in the baptism of George, Gabriel in the monastication). |
11 | St. Novomoch. George (in the world Gerasim Lavrov), confessor. |
14 | St. Novomuch. George (in the world of George Arkhangelsky), presbyter. |
15 | Martyr George Athos. |
29 | St. Novomuch. George (in the world of George Troitsky), presbyter. |
Hermann
Etymology: from Latin "Germanus" - native.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
7 | Saint Herman (in the world Grigory Poleva), Archbishop of Kazan. |
10 | Saint German (in the world Nikolai Kosolapov), Bishop of Volsky. |
Gregory
Etymology: from other Greek. "Gregororeo" - the one who is watching is awake.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
13 | Saint Grigory Armenian. |
14 | Rev. Grigory Athos. |
18 | Saint Grigory Gruzinsky. |
David
Etymology: from "Davil" (Hebrew) - beloved by everyone.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Prince David, Wonderworker of Yaroslavl. |
7 | Rev. David Serbian (in the world Dimitri). |
15 | St. Prince David Aragweta, martyr. |
31 | St. David Serpukhovsky, hermit. |
Daniel
Etiology: From the Hebrew name Daniel is my judge.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Rev. Daniil Shuzhgorsky. |
Demyan
Etymology: from other Greek. "Damaso" - conquer.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
18 | St. Damian Pechersky, healer. |
20 | Saint Damian Suzapolsky. |
30 | Martyr Damian Kiliki. |
Denis
Etymology: from other Greek. Diosios is the one who belongs to Dionysus.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
16 | Saint Dionysius Areopagit. |
18 | Saint Dionysius Alexandria. |
25 | Rev. Dionysius Glushitsky. |
28 | Saint Dionysius Suzdal. |
Dmitry
Etymology: from other Greek. Demetrios is the one who belongs to the goddess Demeter.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Saint Dimitri, Metropolitan Rostov. |
9 | St. Novomuch. Dimitri (in the world Dmitry Rozanov), presbyter. |
10 | St. Novomuch. Dimitri (in the world Dmitry Shishokin), presbyter. |
15 | Martyr Dimitri Kazan. |
17 | St. Novomuch. Dimitri (in the world Dmitry Voznesensky), presbyter. |
21 | Saint Demetrius, Archbishop of Mozhaisky (in the world Ivan Dobroserdov), Novomoch. |
28 | St. Novomuch. Dimitri (in the world Dmitry Kasatkin), presbyter. |
Dorofei
Etymology: from other Greek. Dorotheus is a gift of God.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
21 | Rev. Dorofei Palestyan. |
Evgeny
Etymology: from other Greek. Eugenos is noble.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
8 | Martyr Evgeny Damasky |
Erofei
Etymology: from other Greek. The phrases "Jeros Theos" are the one whom God consecrated.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
17 | Saint Hierophy Athenian. |
Ephraim
Etymology: From the Hebrew name Efraim - the one whom God fertilized.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
9 | Saint Efrem Perekomsky. |
Ivan /Yan
Etymology: from Johanan (Hebrew) - Divine grace, Yahweh (God) was merciful or from the biblical name John.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Blessed Elder John Vasiliev, layman, confessor. |
3 | Rev. John is a perspicacious, desert and Egyptian recluse. |
4 |
St. Novomuch. John (in the world, John Bystrov), presbyter. St. Novomuch. John (in the world John Lazarev), presbyter. St. Novomuch. John (in the world John Nikolsky), presbyter. St. Novomuch. John (in the world of John Flerov), presbyter. |
6 |
St. Novomuch. John (in the world John Pankratovich), presbyter. Martyr John the Baptist. Martyr John Syrakuzsky. Martyr John. |
9 |
Novomoch. John (in the world, John Zolotov). Apostle John the Theologian (Zevedeev), the evangelist. |
12 | St. Novomuch. John Riga (in the world of Ivan Pommer), archbishop. |
14 |
Novomoch. John (in the world Ivan Artemov). Rev. John the Angellax (Cukuzel), the songwriter. |
15 | Martyr John Kazan. |
16 | Rev. John Khosevit, Bishop of Caesarea Palestinian, saint. |
19 | St. Novomuch. John (in the world John Rybin), presbyter. |
21 |
Martyr John (with the world Ivan Rybin). St. Novomuch. John (in the world Ivan Khrenov), deacon. |
25 |
Novomoch. John (in the world of Ivan Sumynikov), confessor. Martyr John the Baptist. |
28 | Saint John, Bishop of Suzdal and Nizhogol. |
29 | St. Novomuch. John (in the world of John Preseteleev), presbyter. |
Ignat
Etymology: from Latin "Ignis" - fire.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
10 | Saint Ignatius Cappadocian. |
27 | Saint Ignatius Mephim. |
Igor
Etymology: from the Scandinavian name of its own Ingvar - warlike. The Slavs had a slightly different meaning - "the one who protects the name of God."
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Prince Igor Olgovich (in the baptism of George, Gabriel in the monastication). |
Illarion
Etymology: from Greek "Ilaros" - joyful.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | Rev. Elder Hilarion Optinsky (in the world Rodion Ponomarev). |
3 | Rev. Martyr Hilarion. |
11 | Rev. Novomoch. Hilarion (in the world of Ivan Gromov). |
23 | Rev. Martyr Ilarion Zograf, monk. |
Joseph
Etymology: from the biblical name Yosef is the one who will be added.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Rev. Joseph Zaughnikievsky (in the world of Hilarion). |
20 | Rev. Joseph, Wonderworker Mohevsky. |
30 | Saint Joseph, Catholicos-Patriarch Georgian. |
31 | Rev. Joseph (in the world of Ivan Sanin), Wonderworker Volotsky. |
Innocent
Etymology: from Latin "Innokentius" - innocent.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
6 | St. Innocent. Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomensky (in the world Ivan Popov-Veniaminov). |
23 | Saint Innocent, Bishop of Penza (in the world Ilarion Smirnov). |
26 | St. Novomuch. Innokenty (in the world Innocent Smirnov), presbyter. |
Kirill
Etymology: from other Greek. "Cyrilos" - Vladyka.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
11 | Rev. Cyril Radonezh. |
23 | Rev. Martyr Kirill Zographic. |
Kondrat
Etymology: form of other Greek. Codr.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Apostle from 70 Kondrat, Bishop of Athenian. |
Kozma/Kuzma
Etymology: from Greek. Cosmas is the universe.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
5 | Rev. Cosmma Zographic. |
18 | Cosma monk. |
23 | Rev. Martyr Cosmma Zographic. |
25 | Saint Cosmas is a sacrine. |
27 | Rev. Kosma Yakhromsky. |
30 | Martyr Cosma Kiliki. |
Konstantin
Etymology: from the Latin name of the constitutions - persistent.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Konstantin (in the world Konstantin Tordyslov), presbyter. |
2 |
St. Novomuch. Konstantin (in the world Konstantin Golubev), presbyter. St. Prince Konstantin Vsevolodovich. |
4 | St. Novomuch. Konstantin (in the world Konstantin Shirokinsky), presbyter. |
15 | Martyr Konstantin, Prince of Aragweta. |
22 |
St. Novomuch. Konstantin (in the world Konstantin Aksenov), presbyter. St. Novomuch. Konstantin (in the world Konstantin Sukhov), presbyter. |
Lavr /Lavrenty
Etymology: from the Latin “Laurus” - a laurel tree (among the Romans, a laurel wreath is a symbol of victory).
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Lavrenty (biography is lost). |
25 | St. Novomoch. Stefan (in the world Lavrenty Levchenko). |
Leonty
Etymology: from other Greek. Leontius is a lion.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
20 | Leonty Ipatik. |
29 | Martyr Leonty. |
30 | Martyr Leonty Kiliki. |
Luke
Etymology: from Greek. Name Lucas.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
31 | St. Martyr Luke Evangelist. |
Makar
Etymology: from other Greek. Makarios is a lucky one.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Macarius is high -gamard (Makarii Sokirin in the world), martyr. |
5 | St. Macarius Zhabinsky, Wonderworker Belevsky. |
19 | St. Macarius Athos. martyr. |
25 | St. Macarius Glushitsky (in the world of Matthew). |
Maxim
Etymology: Roman generic name from Latin "Maxim" - the greatest.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
8 | Мученик Максим Дамасский. |
22 | Мученик Максим Антиохийский. |
Mark
Этимология: от латинского «маркус» — молот.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
10 | Апостол от 70-ти Марк (Иоанн). |
11 | Мученик Марк Клавдиопольский. |
20 | Святитель Марк Римский. |
Мартин/Мартын
Этимология: от латинского «мартиус» — тот, кто принадлежит Марсу.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
5 | Martyr Martin. |
25 | Saint Martin Gracious, Bishop of Turkish. |
Matvey
Etymology: from the Aramaic "matitiyau" - God's gift.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
13 | Martyr Matvey (in the world of Matvey Soloviev). |
18 | St. Matvey Pechersky. |
Michael
Etymology: from “mi kmo elohim” or “mi-ka-el” (Hebrew)-similar to God.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Michael (in the world Mikhail Skobelev), presbyter. |
3 | Martyr Mikhail Vsevolodovich Black, Prince Chernigov. |
10 | St. Novomuch. Michael (in the world Mikhail Platonov), presbyter. |
13 | Memorial Day of Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Russia Mikhail. |
14 |
St. Novomuch. Michael (in the world of Mikhail Vologda), presbyter. Rev. Martyr Mikhail, abbot Zoviy (Sevastian). |
15 | Martyr Mikhail Kazan. |
17 | St. Novomuch. Michael (in the world Mikhail Tverdovsky), presbyter. |
27 | St. Novomuch. Michael (in the world of Mikhail Lecture), presbyter. |
Nestor
Etymology: from other Greek. Nestor is a wanderer.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Martyr Nestor. |
Nikolai
Etymology: from other Greek. “Nicholas” is the one who defeats the peoples.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Novomuch. Nikolai, Presbyter of Pisrovsky. |
5 | Martyr Nikolai. |
6 | Martyr's day of the martyr Nikolai Pandopol. |
8 |
St. Novomuch. Nikolai Petrogradsky (in the world of Nikolai Rozov), presbyter. St. Nikolai Triccokit. |
14 | St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Kuligin), presbyter. |
17 | St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Vereshchagin), presbyter. |
20 | St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Kazan), presbyter. |
21 |
St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Kuzmin), presbyter. St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Rhine). |
25 | Saint Nikolai Alma-Ata (in the world of Theodosius Mogilevsky), Novomuch .. |
26 | St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Ermolov), presbyter. |
31 | St. Novomuch. Nikolai (in the world of Nikolai Sokolov), presbyter. |
Oleg
Etymology: from the ancient Scandinavian "Heylahr" - sacred.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
3 | St. Prince Oleg Romanovich (Vasily in Health). |
Ostap
Etymology: the folk form of the canonical name Eustathius. The Eustathius name comes from other Greek. The words "Eustachhios" are healthy or balanced.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
3 | The great martyr Eustathius of Roman (in the world commander Plakida). |
8 | Rev. Eustathius Roman. |
11 | Martyr Eustathius Roman. |
25 | Eustathius Chinese (biography has not been preserved). |
Osip
Etymology: from the biblical name Yosef is the one who will be added.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
4 | Rev. Joseph Zaughnikievsky (in the world of Hilarion). |
20 | Rev. Joseph, Wonderworker Mohevsky. |
30 | Saint Joseph, Catholicos-Patriarch Georgian. |
31 | Rev. Joseph (in the world of Ivan Sanin), Wonderworker Volotsky. |
Pavel
Etymology: from the Latin word "Paulus" - small or the youngest.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
7 | St. Novomuch. Pavel (in the world Pavel Berezin), presbyter. |
8 | Martyr Pavel Damasky. |
16 | Martyr Pavel (life -based biography). |
17 | Rev. Pavel Pond is a hermit. |
21 | Saint Paul (in the world Pavel Preobrazhensky), Novomuch .. |
23 | Rev. Martyr Pavel Zograf. |
Peter
Etymology: from other Greek. "Petros" is a stone.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | St. Novomuch. Peter Verkhnesaldinsky (in the world of Peter Dyakonov), presbyter (Novomoch.). |
4 | St. Novomuch. Peter (in the world Peter Sakharovsky), presbyter. |
5 | St. Righteous Peter African. |
6 | Martyr Peter Syrakuzsky. |
10 | Св. новомуч. Петр, митрополит Крутицкий (в миру Петр Полянский). |
13 |
Св. новомуч. Петр (в миру Петр Пушкинский), пресвитер. Св. новомуч. Петр (в миру Петр Соловьев), пресвитер. |
14 | Святитель Петр. |
15 | Мученик Петр Казанский. |
16 | Мученик Петр. |
17 | Св. преп. мученик Петр Капетолийский, Дамасский, пресвитер. |
21 |
Св. новомуч. Петр (в миру Петр Никотин), пресвитер. Св. новомуч. Петр (в миру Петр Озерецковский), пресвитер. |
22 |
Св. новомуч. Петр (в миру Петр Вяткин), пресвитер. Св. преп. Петр Константинопольский (в миру Леонтий). |
27 | Св. новомуч. Петр (в миру Петр Лебедев), пресвитер. |
Prokhor
Этимология: от др.-греч. «прохрус» — тот, кто идет перед хором.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
8 | Святитель Прохор. епископ Никомедиский. |
Novel
Этимология: от латинского «романус» — римский.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
8 | Мученик Роман (жизнеописание не сохранилось). |
14 | Rev. Роман Сладкопевец. |
Rodion
Этимология: форма др.-греч. имени Иродион.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
11 | Св. Родион Илоезерский. |
Savva
Этимология: от др.-евр. «сава» — мудрец.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
14 | Святитель Савва Новгородский. |
23 | Мученик Савва Нигделин. |
Semyon
Этимология: от библейского имени Шимон — Бог услышал.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
13 | Св. новомуч. Симеон (в миру Семен Лилеев), пресвитер. |
23 | Rev. мученик Симон Зографский. |
28 | Св. новомуч. Симеон (в миру Семен Конюхов), пресвитер. |
31 | Simeon. |
Sergey
Этимология: от римского родового имени Сергиус (этрусское происхождение): тот, кого чтят или тот, кто совершает церемонию.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
1 | Новомуч. Сергий ( в миру Сергей Ведерников), мирянин. |
7 | Новомуч. Сергий (в миру Сергей Михайлов). |
8 | Преставление преподобного Сергия, игумена Радонежского, чудотворца. |
20 |
Св. преп. Сергий Обнорский, чудотворец Вологодский, Нуромский. Св. преп. Сергий Послушливый, Печерский. Мученик Росафский Сергий Римлянин. |
23 | Св. преп. мученик Сергий Зографский, инок. |
31 |
Св. новомуч. Сергий (в миру Сергей Бажанов), пресвитер. Св. новомуч. Сергий (в миру Сергей Гусев), пресвитер. |
Stepan
Этимология: от др.-греч. «стефанос» — венец.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
7 | Св. благоверн. Стефан, король Сербский. |
15 | Мученик Стефан Казанский. |
17 | Св. благоверн. Стефан, король Сербский (в миру Стефан Щилянович). |
22 | Св. благоверн. Стефан Слепой, князь Сербский. |
23 | Святитель Стефан Ефесский. |
Taras
Этимология: от др.-греч. «тарассо» — волновать.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
25 | Rev. Тарасий Глушицкий. |
Терентий
Этимология: от латинского «теренус» — тот, кто живет на Земле.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
29 | Мученик Терентий. |
Tikhon
Этимология: от др.-греч. «тохн» — судьба.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
9 | Святитель Тихон (в миру Василий Беллавин), священноисповедник, новомуч. |
17 | Св. новомуч. Тихон (в миру Тихон Архангельский), пресвитер. |
Trofim
Этимология: от др.-греч. «трофимос» — тот, кто кормит или воспитанник.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | Мученик Трофим Фригийский. |
26 | Мученик Трофим. |
Fedor
Etymology: from other Greek. Theodorus is the one whom God gave.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
2 | St. Prince Theodore Rostislavovich. |
3 |
Martyr Theodore Chernigov. Rev. Theodore, confessor. |
10 | St. Novomuch. Theodore (in the world Oleg Epiphany), presbyter. |
14 | Novomoch. Theodore (in the world, Theodore Abrosimov), the novice. |
15 |
Martyr Theodore Havra. Martyr Theodore Kazan. Holy Righteous Warrior Theodore (in the world Fedor Ushakov). |
31 | Theodore (biography was not preserved). |
Theodosius
Etymology: from other Greek. Theodos is the one that God gave. Slavic form of the name: Bogdan.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
5 | Saint Theodosius, Metropolitan Moldavian. |
8 | St. Theodosius Cherepovetsky. |
25 | St. Theodosius Glusitsky. |
Philip
Etymology: from other Greek. Filippos is one who loves horses.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
24 | Apostol from 70 Philip |
Foca
Etymology: from the Greek "focas" - seal.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
5 | Martyr Foca Gardener. |
Thomas
Etymology: from other Greek. Themomas is a twin.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
19 | St. Thomas twin. |
23 | Rev. Martyr Thomas Zographic. |
Eldar
Etymology: From the Scandinavian phrase "Eld Arr" - a fiery warrior.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
11 | Martyr Iliodor ClaudioPolsky. |
Julian/Julius
Etymology: from the Greek male name Yul.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
20 | St. Martyr Julian Terrakinsky, presbyter. |
31 | Rev. Julian Persian. |
Jacob
Etymology: from the Aramaic "Yaakov" - the one who follows.
Date of name day in October | Patron on the holy |
15 | Martyr James Kazan. |
17 | St. Novomuch. Jacob (in the world Yakov Bobyrev), presbyter. |
22 | Apostle from 12 Jacob Alfeev. |
23 | Rev. Martyr Jacob Zograf. |
26 | Jacob |
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