How to choose a icon

Personal Known that, according to ancient tradition, the child is given a name in honor of a Saint. The patron Saint whose name name baby, takes care of and protects man's whole life. The name is determined by the calendar – Church calendar (calendar). Choose a name for the newborn in accordance with the name of the Saint whose memory is celebrated in the next day or immediately after the baptism or the birth of a baby. The day dedicated to the memory of the Saint, whose name is man, is called the name day. If the tide is no Saint with a name given a person at birth, then you must use a different method. Need to know how to call a person at baptism and to get an icon with the image of the Saint bearing the same name. She will also be registered.To know the name given at baptism, in two ways: from the certificate of baptism, or by contacting the Church where the ceremony was held. In the temples, as a rule, maintained a record of all executed ordinances.Personalized icon can neither give nor sell nor give. It is a symbol that will protect the person his whole life.

Universalnaya icon with images of mother of God, of Christ, of the Trinity, which falls on the soul," can become "your" icon. It will accompany you for protection from any misfortune.

Professionallyproduced professions – saints, the patron of particular activities. The icon of this Saint, accompanying person, may be a good working tool. Prayer to the Saint, patron of a particular craft, brings success in business and removes the troubles.So, for example, the patron of the trading business, "professional" saints managers, commercial Directors is Nicholas the Wonderworker. He is also the patron Saint of travelers. It is to him that in ancient times it was set in Russia, the temples of merchants and travelers.Other patrons of the business are John New, of Sochav (Martyr) and Ustiug Wonderworker Procopius. Both of them during his life was engaged in trade, became famous for a righteous life, piety.The patron Saint of bankers, economists, accountants - St. Matthew before meeting Jesus was a publican. Postal workers and diplomats patronised by the Archangel Gabriel and builders - the Architects of the monk of the caves.The patron Saint of the military – George. Anglers and hunters also protect the icons depicting the apostles Peter and Andrew, who were fishermen before becoming disciples of Jesus.Each profession has its patron Saint. It was his way, you can choose for "their" icons.