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SAMUEL, Prophet - August 20

8/20/2009 12:09:33 AM

Samuel was born to Hannah after a lifetime of barrenness and tears in prayer. He was dedicated to the Lord and trained by the chief priest. He is considered the last of the Judges and anointed Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. Samuel organized and led a school for the Prophets. His banner reads: "Yes Lord, your servant is listening." This refers to his call from God to be a Prophet to Israel.

The day of Prophet Samuel - Name day of everyone named Samuil.

ST. VARVARA (St. Barbara) - December 4

12/4/2023 8:00:00 AM

Name day of everyone named Varvara, Barbara.

World AIDS Day

12/1/2023 9:00:00 AM

The ends of the red ribbon are pointed to the ground today, symbolizing the life that is disappearing.

Today is St.Andrews Day

11/30/2023 8:00:00 AM

Name day of everyone named Andrey, Andriana (the name has the meaning “masculine”, therefore “strong”).

KATERININDEN (St. Catherines Day)

11/24/2023 10:00:00 AM

Name day of everyone named Ekaterina, Katerina, Katya.

ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKI

11/23/2023 8:00:00 AM

Name day of everyone named Alexander, Alexandra, Sasho, Sashka, Tsanko. The name derives from Old Greek, having the meaning of “protector of the men”.

Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy God's Mother

11/21/2023 8:00:00 AM

The Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy God's Mother, according to Holy Tradition, this took place in the following manner: the parents of the Virgin Mary, Righteous Joachim and Anna, praying for an end to their childlessness, vowed that if a child were born to them, they would dedicate it to the service of God.