Timothy's name day. Timofey. Name day. The meaning of the name Timothy's Name Day

This name is rare these days, but nevertheless, in church practice it is considered common. Having decided to name their son Timosha, parents will not worry that he will not have a name day. Let's remember all the dates, and of course, the lives of the saints who are considered the spiritual patrons of the bearer of this name.

When to raise a glass to Tema's health?

Since there are many patron saints of this name, and a person should have one angel day, choose the date that falls on Timothy’s birthday, or the one closest to it on the calendar.

On December 11 (or November 28 according to the old style) Christians venerate the Hieromartyr Timothy, bishop. By the way, if you don’t know, “martyr” means: a person accepted martyrdom or death while in church rank.
January 1 (or December 19): Hieromartyr Timothy of Mauritania, who served as a deacon in the 4th century.
January 17 (or 4): Hieromartyr Timothy, Bishop of Ephesus, apostle of the 70 (you can watch the report video about him, which you will find at the end of this article).
February 4 (or January 22): the day of remembrance of the same saint who is prayed to on January 17.
February 6 (or January 24): Timothy of Sicily, venerable martyr (this church rank means: a person was tortured or killed during monasticism).
February 14 (or 1): While Catholics celebrate St. Valentine's Day (a holiday more secular than ecclesiastical), Orthodox Christians celebrate the day of Timothy the Confessor, Ven. This rank indicates that during his lifetime the saint took monastic vows.
February 26 (or 13): Patriarch of Alexandria Timothy, saint (the last word means that during his lifetime the saint was in a high church rank).

March 6 (or February 21): Timothy in Symbolech, venerable hermit, also known as Olympian.
March 12 (or February 27): Timothy of Caesarea, Rev.
March 28 (14): Timolaus of Palestine, also known as Timothy of Caesarea, martyr.
April 29 (or 16): Timothy, the righteous.
May 16 (or 3): reader Timothy of Thebaid, martyr (his name is venerated together with his wife Mavra).

June 2 (or old May 20): Dovmont (baptized Timofey), noble prince of Pskov, late 13th century. Only the Russian saint is not revered in Western countries.
June 23 (or 10): Timothy of Prussia (mid-4th century), martyr, bishop.
June 25 (or 12): Timothy of Thebaid, Rev.
August 14 (or 1): Timothy Prokonessky, saint (converted or strengthened many people in the faith), bishop.

September 1 (or August 19, according to the old version): Timothy of Palestine, martyr, early 4th century. His name is remembered along with others: Agapia, Thekla.
September 2 (or August 20): Timothy of Philippolis or Thracian, martyr.
November 11 (or October 29): Timothy of Athos or Esphigmensky, Rev.
November 18 (or 5): on this day the same saint is venerated as on November 11.
November 22 (or 9): Timofey Kucherov (1871-1937), new martyr, was shot by the NKV dists near Moscow.

Church form of the name - origin

In the church calendar it is written in the same way as in secular documents.

From Greek "timotheos" - "a person who worships God."

The name came to the territory of our country during the period of princely Rus', during the years of the baptism of our ancestors. At first it was only Byzantine, but later it also became Russian, when we had our own Saint Timothy - the Pskov prince, a martyr who suffered for his faith.

What is the fate and character of the bearer of this name?

Character strengths: love of life, activity, positive outlook on life. This is a calm person who does not remember any grudges.

Weaknesses: he can be henpecked, both in childhood (he listens to his mother) and in adulthood (Timoshi’s girlfriend or wife replaces his mother). Sometimes he gets used to the role of a quiet person so much that he cannot adequately react to an insult. He is courteous with women, but does not respect them (which is why his own wife often turns out to be unhappy, even unsatisfied in sex).

Childhood. This is a cheerful child who never sits still - a real fidget, forcing those around him to burst into laughter at his antics. Very curious. Often he is friends not with peers, but with older guys.
Youth. At school, the guy cannot be called diligent, but he catches knowledge on the fly, thanks to which he studies well. He has a hundred friends, in whose company Tema loves to have fun. However, almost everyone in his party is girls who adore the guy’s pretty appearance and gentle disposition.
Mature years. This man dreams of “making his way” in life, and for this he is ready to work for a long time in a position he doesn’t like. It will be great if he takes a girl from his own circle, since a different upbringing of the chosen one could ruin Timofey’s marriage. It is also important that he and his beloved have a lot in common (friends, hobbies, and, if possible, work).

It is believed that the ideal couple for the bearer of the name would be Elena, Natalya, Marianna or Svetlana. And with women like Olga, Evdokia or Marina, marriage will look like continuous trials.

The most famous saints bearing this name

Martyrs Timothy and Mavra. The young people got married just 20 days before the martyrdom. During the persecution of Christians at the end of the 3rd century, they were forced to sacrifice to the pagan gods, but they refused. In addition, Timothy, being a church reader, did not give away his sacred books. He did not flinch even during the torment. The Romans persuaded his wife Mavra to dress up and beg her husband to renounce the faith. Timothy shamed the woman by reminding her that she did not need to fear his death, since the Lord had prepared eternal life for them. Then Mavra renounced her wealth and loudly recognized herself as a Christian. The martyrs were crucified on crosses.
Martyr Timothy of Sicily (suffered for the faith along with Agapius and their teacher Babyla). In Sicily they converted many pagans to the true faith. They were tortured for a long time and then executed. Their bodies were thrown into the fire, but the flames did not touch them. Sicilian Christians found their bodies and buried them.
Prince Timofey (Dovmont), Pskov prince (1266-1299). He defended his city from the Germans and Lithuanians, made it independent of Novgorod. The Russian Orthodox Church considers him a saint after the Batory invasion.

And about Saint Timothy, the saint, bishop of Ephesus, apostle of the 70 and hieromartyr, disciple of the apostle Paul (it was to him that the holy apostle addressed in his “Epistle to Timothy”), you can hear in this short video:

The meaning of the name Timofey: "Worshipper of God"

Timofey always has many plans for the future; he is also not without some ambitions. However, in general, he is able to realistically assess his capabilities and understand what goals he can achieve. He goes to these same goals long and persistently. Sometimes he does not let even the closest people in on his plans. Always follows generally accepted boundaries. First he gets an education, then he starts a family, and after that he makes a career. Doesn't like to deviate from the rules. He believes that everything in life should be this way and it is not at all necessary to reinvent the wheel twice. Sometimes he even forces himself to do something that is considered correct and generally accepted. When communicating with people he is not conflictual, not touchy, not emotional. His life flows smoothly, like clockwork.

Timofey values women and treats them tenderly and kindly. Even if he doesn’t like this or that woman, he tries to be as gentle as possible with her. Often women leave him because of his lack of temperament and emotionality. Timofey will marry only if he finds a woman who is as calm and goes with the flow as himself.

Other forms of the name Timofey: Timanya, Tima, Timonya, Timosha, Timokha, Timulya, Tyunya, Titik, Tim.

Name days: January 1, January 17, February 4, February 6, February 14, February 26, March 6, March 12, March 29, May 16, June 23, June 25, August 14, September 1, September 2 all dates , November 10, November 18, November 22, December 11 hide

Timofey, Timokha,
It's not that bad!
Everything, believe me, is great,
Great, great!

Timofey, Timosha,
You are so good.
Congratulations,
I wish you joy!

We congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts,
Our beloved Timofey,
Together we wish you
New trends, ideas!

You are a great, strong guy
Courage overflows
May good luck come to you
Make a wish.

Congratulations, Timofey, may your life become more interesting, richer, more varied and more fun with each new day. I wish you, Tim, health and wealth, good luck and love, success and prosperity, happiness and delight, confidence in yourself and in your future!

Timothy - “one who worships God”
Let him help in everything,
And life becomes dear
Only more successful, brighter every day!

Let fun come to visit you,
And happiness is knocking on the window,
Only the mood will be joyful,
And success is like something out of a movie!

You have a lot of plans, Timosha,
You are by no means devoid of ambitions,
You are moving towards your goals, but still
A million obstacles arise.

Let the interference disappear, and happiness
You walk much faster
You shouldn't give in to bad weather,
I wish only sunny days!

Congratulations to Timofey,
May you meet a fairy
All wishes will be fulfilled,
Your life will be filled with goodness.

We wish you love and happiness,
Let all the bad weather pass by,
Let the troubles pass
Good luck and warmth come.

I wish you, Timofey,
The greatest luck
And the most devoted friends,
So that they understand perfectly.

So that wealth flows into your hands
Endless cash flow
Always had a full wallet
And happiness took root nearby!

Timofeychik, Timofey
This is the main cat.
Loves affection and attention
He responds with understanding.

He is calm as a rock
He doesn't care about his age.
A reliable, strong-willed friend.
Women are surrounded by a crowd.

Come visit us, Timofey,
Drink some strong tea.
Tell me how your life is,
About problems, without hiding.

You are a very close friend to us,
Everyone around knows this.
A wonderful man in every way,
May your entire path be clear.

Know that we are always with you,
Tima, you are our dear.

Let your house be full
Faithful, devoted friends.
Always feel supported
I wish, Timofey.

Be successful and believe in your dreams,
Let her push you to victory,
Let the fighting spirit be in your soul
Never subside.

Please accept my wishes
Hurry from friends.
Congratulations, dear one,
Our wonderful Timofey.

We wish to be happy
No matter how life hits you.
So that a wave from a storm of troubles
Handled it deftly.

Be strong, always healthy,
Let there be courage.
Everyone's streak of bad luck
Let it pass you by.

Congratulations: 28 in verse, 3 in prose.

The Russian name Timofey has been known in our country for a long time. In recent years, its popularity has been revived, so you can increasingly see little Timoshes among children. What it means, how not to make a mistake in choosing a name for a child and when to celebrate the day of the angel Timothy, we will learn from the detailed characteristics.

The meaning of the name Timofey

Timothy came into the Russian tradition from the ancient Greek language thanks to the active influence of Byzantium on Rus' in the period after the adoption of Christianity. The Greeks knew this name even in the pre-Christian era. The word contains two important roots:

“timo” – respect, honor, fear;
"theus" - God.

Thus, one can literally translate the name from Greek as “one who respects God,” “God-fearing.” In the Orthodox Saints one can find many Timothys, who by their veneration of the Lord have earned a place in the ranks of saints.

When is Timothy's name day according to the church calendar?

The main patron saint of this name is Timothy, the apostle of the seventy. This saint was a faithful disciple and follower of the Apostle Paul, but he ended his life in torment: he was stoned by pagans who did not want to heed the truth of Christianity.

May 16th is also Tima’s name day. On this day, the memory of two holy martyrs is honored: Timothy and his wife Mavra. They were subjected to terrible torture during the persecution of Christians in the 3rd century. Thus, the holy man was blinded, and the young Mavra’s fingers were cut off. The couple did not give up, but they did not intend to give up their faith. Then the cruel ruler Arian ordered them to be crucified on crosses opposite each other. According to legend, they hung there for 9 days, and all this time they prayed to their only protector - God.

On June 2, they remember Saint Timothy of Pskov, whose name before baptism was Dovmont. One of the most talented commanders in Rus', he repeatedly defeated Lithuanian troops on the battlefield. The prince was baptized in 1265, and a year later he sat on the Pskov throne and ruled it for more than thirty years, achieving the independence of the principality from Novgorod. This saint was canonized as a faithful defender of Russian lands and the Orthodox faith from encroachments by foreigners.

Character of the birthday boy

Children like little Timoshka are called “angels” for their obedient disposition. He doesn't cause problems for his parents and rarely indulges. Conflict situations with other children are excluded due to his gentle disposition. Sometimes it may seem that Timofey is too soft, but this is not so, he simply knows how to put the comfort of his loved ones at the forefront, relegating personal desires to the background.

Closedness and caution in expressing his emotions can reveal Timofey as a closed person. If he encounters negativity in his direction, he will never respond in kind. But there is a bad trait - rancor. Tim tends to remember all the grievances for a long time, which often leads to the dissolution of relationships between him and other people.
Usually Timofey is an introvert who feels comfortable only with the closest people. He knows how to keep his word, keep his promises, and you can rely on him. But behind the secrecy often lies cunning and strict adherence to one’s specific plans. This is where all the ambiguity of Timothy lies.

Characteristics of the name

Health

There is an opinion that little Timosha is often susceptible to respiratory diseases. Fortunately, as an adult, a man rarely gets sick: over the years, his immunity becomes stronger. You should beware of severe stress and alcohol abuse.

Psyche

Tim is a mama's boy, and as he grows up, he finds a new important female figure in the person of his beloved woman. He is often irritable when alone with himself, and the habit of keeping emotions inside is fraught with nervous breakdowns.

Family and love

With the woman he loves, Timofey can show true emotions and experiences. He is an attentive, affectionate man, which attracts women's attention. But Tim will be looking for his chosen one for a long time until he is convinced that he can open up to this man. If he has enough common ground with his wife, then the marriage will be strong and faithful.

Interests and hobbies

Timofey is drawn to intellectual hobbies. He loves chess and logic puzzles, and an ideal evening is reading an interesting book in a quiet environment. Often a man becomes an avid motorist, preferring to spend more time with the iron horse than with people.

January 1 and 17
February 4, 6, 14, 16 and 26
March 6, 12 and 28
April 29
16th of May
June 2, 23 and 25
July 13
August 14
September 1st and 2nd
November 11, 18, 22 and 24
December 2 and 11

The meaning and characteristics of the name Timofey

Translated from ancient Greek, the name Timothy means “honoring God,” “God-fearing.” In Western countries, other forms of the name are common - Timothy, Timothy.

Timofey is a lover of planning his life. Since childhood, he has been thinking about how to finish school, go to university, find a good job, and start a family.

The boy named by this name always looks and behaves too seriously for his age, which surprises his parents and teachers. He does not like to deviate from his plans, and is very upset if for some reason the planned event could not be carried out.

Having become an adult, Timofey always adheres to generally accepted rules and laws and does not like surprises, even if they are pleasant surprises.

A man most often chooses a profession that requires him to perform a series of monotonous actions; he does not like to take initiative.

In relations with representatives of the opposite sex, he is always gentle, and sometimes too soft.

To create a strong family, Timofey should look for a girl just like him - calm and simple, who prefers a measured lifestyle. Otherwise, the marriage is unlikely to be long, since the wife will consider the owner of the name in question to be a little temperamental and boring.

Congratulations to Timofey on his name day in verse

1.
We sincerely congratulate you, our beloved Timofey!
Together we wish you new creative ideas!
You are a great, strong guy - courage overflows!
May good luck come to you - make a wish!

2.
Accept wishes from friends as soon as possible,
Happy holiday to our boyfriend Timofey!

We want to be happy, no matter how hard life hits us,
So that a wave of troubles can deftly carry you out of the storm!

Be strong, always healthy, let there be courage,
Let the streak of failures pass you by!

SMS congratulations to Timofey on his name day

1.
I wish Timofey happiness without measure,
Beautiful women and great deeds,
So that you always rest like a king,
And he managed to conquer his dream!

2.
Timofey! On this wonderful day, it is with great pleasure that I want to congratulate you on your name day! May everything in your life turn out exactly the way you want it! May your plans never collapse, but always be fully fulfilled! Be loved, healthy and happy!